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The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has announced that Jarod Cogswell, general manager
A US$1bn (£529m, 784m euro) housing concept specifically designed to improve the health of residents
Deloitte has launched the findings of its German Health & Fitness Market report for the
A Florida-based health club chain is offering teenagers between 12 and 17 years old a
Long-standing FIA board directors Andy Jackson, FitPro’s business development director, and Fred Turok, chair of
Two heart attacks and a subsequent heart bypass operation acted as a catalyst for 68-year-old
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Cannons Group has appointed Matthew Hart, former group marketing director of internet travel site lastminute.com,
Angela Sarkis makes YMCA history as the first woman to be appointed national secretary in
Bannatyne Livingston’s kickboxing instructor Stuart Hutson has seen off 4,500 international competitors to win the
The University of Reading is investing £2m to build a two-storey extension to its Bodyworx
The results from the first-ever National Audit of Fitness Consumers, a profile of more than
Life Fitness has signed a three-year preferred supplier agreement with Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, part
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
UK-based holiday village operator Center Parcs has unveiled the extended and refurbished £2.5m Aqua Sana
A new swimming pool for children and adults with severe physical and intellectual disabilities and
Training company fitness fx is to launch a new, pre-choreographed exercise class called kick fx
The Brent Council-operated Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre in Stonebridge, near London, has opened two
Fitness First, the world’s largest health club operator, has acquired the privately owned UK-based Fitness
Following the July launch of the findings from its Sector Skills Agreement (SSA) in England,
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has convened the 6th Annual IHRSA European
Esporta, the health club chain, will launch a formal auction process next week after receiving
Coventry has been selected as the host city of the 2007 UK School Games. The
Initial findings from the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) 2006 Working in Fitness Survey suggest
The new CPD standards introduced earlier this year are having a positive effect on the
Minister for fitness Caroline Flint has launched a new programme aimed at increasing the accessibility
The government has launched guidance which is intended to improve the physical fitness of people
The Welsh Assembly government has announced a fresh budget of £4m to continue to encourage
Northampton School for Boys has just completed work on a new £400,000 health and fitness
Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield has launched 50/50, a new ladies-only fitness class. Consisting of
Chorley’s All Seasons Leisure Centre is undergoing a £1.2m refurbishment. A new fitness room and
The National Autistic Society (NAS) is launching a five-day course to provide sports and exercise
Harrods, the world-famous London-based department store, is to open a Power-Plate fitness studio on 18
Community Leisure Services (CLS) has successfully gained Quest accreditation for two of its sports centres
Tone Leisure’s Wellsprings Leisure Centre in Taunton has recently been awarded Quest accreditation. Following an
Four sports and leisure trusts have signed up to pilot a new scheme designed to
Holiday village operator Center Parcs is seeking to overturn Mid Beds District Council's decision to
Following its complete refurbishment of the wet side of Dewsbury Sports Centre last year, Kirklees
From 1 October, charitable trust Fusion will be taking over the management of three further
Sports trust Freedom Leisure has relaunched its website to give online visitors a better overview
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) is installing the new Easy Line training circuit from
A new initiative in Carlisle is set to see charitable trust Carlisle Leisure (CLL) make
12,300
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Editor's letter
We’d like to see training bodies creating qualifications that deliver expertise in supporting both the body and the mind
HCM magazine
Insight
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Research
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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Everyone's talking about
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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Recovery
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Life lessons
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
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ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Latest news

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has announced that Jarod Cogswell, general manager
A US$1bn (£529m, 784m euro) housing concept specifically designed to improve the health of residents
Deloitte has launched the findings of its German Health & Fitness Market report for the
A Florida-based health club chain is offering teenagers between 12 and 17 years old a
Long-standing FIA board directors Andy Jackson, FitPro’s business development director, and Fred Turok, chair of
Two heart attacks and a subsequent heart bypass operation acted as a catalyst for 68-year-old
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Cannons Group has appointed Matthew Hart, former group marketing director of internet travel site lastminute.com,
Angela Sarkis makes YMCA history as the first woman to be appointed national secretary in
Bannatyne Livingston’s kickboxing instructor Stuart Hutson has seen off 4,500 international competitors to win the
The University of Reading is investing £2m to build a two-storey extension to its Bodyworx
The results from the first-ever National Audit of Fitness Consumers, a profile of more than
Life Fitness has signed a three-year preferred supplier agreement with Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, part
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
UK-based holiday village operator Center Parcs has unveiled the extended and refurbished £2.5m Aqua Sana
A new swimming pool for children and adults with severe physical and intellectual disabilities and
Training company fitness fx is to launch a new, pre-choreographed exercise class called kick fx
The Brent Council-operated Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre in Stonebridge, near London, has opened two
Fitness First, the world’s largest health club operator, has acquired the privately owned UK-based Fitness
Following the July launch of the findings from its Sector Skills Agreement (SSA) in England,
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has convened the 6th Annual IHRSA European
Esporta, the health club chain, will launch a formal auction process next week after receiving
Coventry has been selected as the host city of the 2007 UK School Games. The
Initial findings from the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) 2006 Working in Fitness Survey suggest
The new CPD standards introduced earlier this year are having a positive effect on the
Minister for fitness Caroline Flint has launched a new programme aimed at increasing the accessibility
The government has launched guidance which is intended to improve the physical fitness of people
The Welsh Assembly government has announced a fresh budget of £4m to continue to encourage
Northampton School for Boys has just completed work on a new £400,000 health and fitness
Don Valley Stadium in Sheffield has launched 50/50, a new ladies-only fitness class. Consisting of
Chorley’s All Seasons Leisure Centre is undergoing a £1.2m refurbishment. A new fitness room and
The National Autistic Society (NAS) is launching a five-day course to provide sports and exercise
Harrods, the world-famous London-based department store, is to open a Power-Plate fitness studio on 18
Community Leisure Services (CLS) has successfully gained Quest accreditation for two of its sports centres
Tone Leisure’s Wellsprings Leisure Centre in Taunton has recently been awarded Quest accreditation. Following an
Four sports and leisure trusts have signed up to pilot a new scheme designed to
Holiday village operator Center Parcs is seeking to overturn Mid Beds District Council's decision to
Following its complete refurbishment of the wet side of Dewsbury Sports Centre last year, Kirklees
From 1 October, charitable trust Fusion will be taking over the management of three further
Sports trust Freedom Leisure has relaunched its website to give online visitors a better overview
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) is installing the new Easy Line training circuit from
A new initiative in Carlisle is set to see charitable trust Carlisle Leisure (CLL) make
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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