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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

2012 Olympic Games news

The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half
Ireland's top attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, is to come under new leadership from April, with
Sport England has published an update on its digital strategy, in which the grassroots organisation
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has named professor Rob Copeland as the first director of the
A specialised gymnastics facility has opened at the Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Centre in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
Arsenal FC has promoted two of its directors to lead the club, following the surprise
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The UK sports sector has been paying its tributes to former Labour cabinet minister Dame
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), the UK’s largest charitable social enterprise leisure provider, has extended its
Funding charity Spirit of 2012 has appointed Alan Coppin as chair. He replaces Dugald Mackie
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has called on the British sport sector to help
Three flagship Taekwondo competitions will be staged in England over the next three years following
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London has won the Rosa Barba International Landscape Prize;
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The coalition government “destroyed” the chance of creating a participation legacy following London 2012 after
A facility encouraging local people to participate in rowing has been made out of two
Sedentary lifestyles are costing the global economy $67.5bn (£51bn, €60bn) a year in healthcare and
Ann-Louise Morgan – the equality-championing Boat Race executive – has been hired by the Commonwealth
International basketball star and head coach of the England under 18 Men’s Basketball Team, Karl
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) – the company which operates London’s Olympic Park –
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Dame Zaha Hadid, the world-renowned British architect, has died aged 65. Her practice, Zaha Hadid
The legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games was “done down” because sport participation figures
UK Sport is redoubling its efforts to boost the numbers of elite athletes in canoeing,
Olympic star Tom Daley has unveiled the Tom Daley Diving Academy at Manchester Aquatic Centre
Business secretary Sajid Javid has called on companies in the private sector to play a
Zaha Hadid has been awarded the 2016 Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of
A £215m (US$329m, €296m) extension for London’s Tate Modern will open next year, the gallery’s
Quality and health and safety specialist Right Directions has brought in a raft of leisure
A public consultation has been launched to mark the start of a new strategy for
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, home of the London 2012 Olympic Games, has confirmed plans
Radio star and TV presenter Fearne Cotton cut the ribbon this morning (11 June) on
As part of plans to bring a £27m (US$41.4m, €36.7m) Puy Du Fou attraction to
LDA Design has been selected to masterplan a university campus at London’s Olympic Park, featuring
Work is expected to start in October on designs from New York-based Grzywinski + Pons
Britain’s best canoe sprint athletes now have world-class facilities to train in after Sports Minister
Developer and investor Union Hanover Securities has submitted a planning application for a new boutique
Landscape architecture firm James Corner Field Operations (JCFO) has been chosen to create a thirteen
The fifth annual Spa Life UK event took place on 18-19 November at Center Parcs
The government is bidding to build on the UK’s tourism boom by targeting the growing
The shortlist for the Riba Stirling Prize – the UK’s most prestigious architectural award –
The fifth annual Spa Life UK event will take place on 18-19 November at Center
Merlin Entertainments has announced a new commercial partnership with Coca-Cola, which will see the beverage
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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
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Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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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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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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2012 Olympic Games news

The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half
Ireland's top attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, is to come under new leadership from April, with
Sport England has published an update on its digital strategy, in which the grassroots organisation
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has named professor Rob Copeland as the first director of the
A specialised gymnastics facility has opened at the Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Centre in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
Arsenal FC has promoted two of its directors to lead the club, following the surprise
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The UK sports sector has been paying its tributes to former Labour cabinet minister Dame
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), the UK’s largest charitable social enterprise leisure provider, has extended its
Funding charity Spirit of 2012 has appointed Alan Coppin as chair. He replaces Dugald Mackie
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has called on the British sport sector to help
Three flagship Taekwondo competitions will be staged in England over the next three years following
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London has won the Rosa Barba International Landscape Prize;
Elevate
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Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The coalition government “destroyed” the chance of creating a participation legacy following London 2012 after
A facility encouraging local people to participate in rowing has been made out of two
Sedentary lifestyles are costing the global economy $67.5bn (£51bn, €60bn) a year in healthcare and
Ann-Louise Morgan – the equality-championing Boat Race executive – has been hired by the Commonwealth
International basketball star and head coach of the England under 18 Men’s Basketball Team, Karl
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) – the company which operates London’s Olympic Park –
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Dame Zaha Hadid, the world-renowned British architect, has died aged 65. Her practice, Zaha Hadid
The legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Games was “done down” because sport participation figures
UK Sport is redoubling its efforts to boost the numbers of elite athletes in canoeing,
Olympic star Tom Daley has unveiled the Tom Daley Diving Academy at Manchester Aquatic Centre
Business secretary Sajid Javid has called on companies in the private sector to play a
Zaha Hadid has been awarded the 2016 Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of
A £215m (US$329m, €296m) extension for London’s Tate Modern will open next year, the gallery’s
Quality and health and safety specialist Right Directions has brought in a raft of leisure
A public consultation has been launched to mark the start of a new strategy for
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, home of the London 2012 Olympic Games, has confirmed plans
Radio star and TV presenter Fearne Cotton cut the ribbon this morning (11 June) on
As part of plans to bring a £27m (US$41.4m, €36.7m) Puy Du Fou attraction to
LDA Design has been selected to masterplan a university campus at London’s Olympic Park, featuring
Work is expected to start in October on designs from New York-based Grzywinski + Pons
Britain’s best canoe sprint athletes now have world-class facilities to train in after Sports Minister
Developer and investor Union Hanover Securities has submitted a planning application for a new boutique
Landscape architecture firm James Corner Field Operations (JCFO) has been chosen to create a thirteen
The fifth annual Spa Life UK event took place on 18-19 November at Center Parcs
The government is bidding to build on the UK’s tourism boom by targeting the growing
The shortlist for the Riba Stirling Prize – the UK’s most prestigious architectural award –
The fifth annual Spa Life UK event will take place on 18-19 November at Center
Merlin Entertainments has announced a new commercial partnership with Coca-Cola, which will see the beverage
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
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Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
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Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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