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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Active IQ news

Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
The 2023 Workforce State of Mind Survey is now live and available for all professionals
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
Active IQ has won the Exporter of the Year award at the sixth annual FAB
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
Leisure-net is running a repeat of its initial Post Lockdown Recovery Survey, in order to
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Active IQ has launched its Level 3 Award in Understanding the Development and Delivery of
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create
Active IQ has appointed two new directors to strengthen its senior management team. The awarding
Virgin Active has enlisted around 100 of its staff on a bespoke apprenticeship programme in
Exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on people's mental health, but is
A new qualification focusing on mental health – one of the first of its kind
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Basketball England has become the first national governing body of sport to train its staff
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has been working with Active IQ
Double Olympic champion Max Whitlock has teamed up with leisure operator Everyone Active and awarding
Awarding organisation Active IQ has launched a Level 2 Award focusing in mental health –
Active IQ has been declared the winner of the Innovation of the Year Award at
Forty members of staff at trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping have become the first in
UK-based training provider Active IQ has partnered with Train Me, to offer students on Active
Gyms registered with Myzone will be able to sign up to ‘boxing for fitness’ training
The physical activity sector’s best performers in workforce development were announced last night (30 November)
The Hatton Academy – the training arm of Hatton Boxing which was founded by four-time
Active IQ and Right Directions have launched a Level 2 qualification for court monitors in
Fitness professionals can now gain advanced skills in personal training after Active IQ launched a
Awarding body Active IQ has given its backing to two clinically-focused qualifications offered by Health
Boxology, the boxing-based training programme, has been recognised by Active IQ’s Professional Recognition scheme and
Fitness and leisure qualification body Active IQ has strengthened its team with the addition of
The doctor of both the Great Britain men's basketball team and York City Football Club
Premier League football club Sunderland is offering young players qualifications to transition into the health
SUPfit has teamed up with Active IQ to develop a nationally-recognised bespoke qualification for those
A new training course is looking to equip professionals working with very young children with
A new path for school leavers to enter the leisure industry has been developed after
Funding cuts to vocational qualifications had a “significant impact” on the fall in the number
The number of training qualifications awarded across the leisure, travel and tourism sector has fallen
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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
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
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: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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
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

Active IQ news

Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
The 2023 Workforce State of Mind Survey is now live and available for all professionals
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
Active IQ has won the Exporter of the Year award at the sixth annual FAB
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
Leisure-net is running a repeat of its initial Post Lockdown Recovery Survey, in order to
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Active IQ has launched its Level 3 Award in Understanding the Development and Delivery of
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create
Active IQ has appointed two new directors to strengthen its senior management team. The awarding
Virgin Active has enlisted around 100 of its staff on a bespoke apprenticeship programme in
Exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on people's mental health, but is
A new qualification focusing on mental health – one of the first of its kind
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Basketball England has become the first national governing body of sport to train its staff
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has been working with Active IQ
Double Olympic champion Max Whitlock has teamed up with leisure operator Everyone Active and awarding
Awarding organisation Active IQ has launched a Level 2 Award focusing in mental health –
Active IQ has been declared the winner of the Innovation of the Year Award at
Forty members of staff at trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping have become the first in
UK-based training provider Active IQ has partnered with Train Me, to offer students on Active
Gyms registered with Myzone will be able to sign up to ‘boxing for fitness’ training
The physical activity sector’s best performers in workforce development were announced last night (30 November)
The Hatton Academy – the training arm of Hatton Boxing which was founded by four-time
Active IQ and Right Directions have launched a Level 2 qualification for court monitors in
Fitness professionals can now gain advanced skills in personal training after Active IQ launched a
Awarding body Active IQ has given its backing to two clinically-focused qualifications offered by Health
Boxology, the boxing-based training programme, has been recognised by Active IQ’s Professional Recognition scheme and
Fitness and leisure qualification body Active IQ has strengthened its team with the addition of
The doctor of both the Great Britain men's basketball team and York City Football Club
Premier League football club Sunderland is offering young players qualifications to transition into the health
SUPfit has teamed up with Active IQ to develop a nationally-recognised bespoke qualification for those
A new training course is looking to equip professionals working with very young children with
A new path for school leavers to enter the leisure industry has been developed after
Funding cuts to vocational qualifications had a “significant impact” on the fall in the number
The number of training qualifications awarded across the leisure, travel and tourism sector has fallen
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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
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
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: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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
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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