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Barclays news

The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Nuffield Health has completed a five-year refinancing package with NatWest, HSBC, Barclays and Santander UK.
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality industries
PureGym says it is looking to expand its operations beyond Europe, after experiencing a strong
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the US Department of Justice have given
Banking giant Barclays has pledged to support the growth of women's football by helping to
Plans have been approved for a 19,000-seat, multi-use indoor arena in Belmont Park on Long
The Football Association (FA) has promoted Mark Bullingham, its chief commercial and football development officer,
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
Disney’s NBA Experience at its Disney Springs leisure district in Orlando, Florida, will open on
AEG Facilities and SMG have revealed plans to merge, creating a standalone global facility management
Temporary event environment specialist Arena Group has introduced I-Novation, a temporary structure that has been
As UK life expectancy continues to climb, Nuffield Health has shone a light on shifting
The value of football tourism to the UK’s visitor economy could be in line for
Brighton Pier – one of the UK’s most iconic seaside attractions – has been sold
Public Health England (PHE) has highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in mid
Brooklyn Nets, the National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise, and its Barclays Center arena have been
David Robinson, general manager at World of Rides UK, is appearing in a Barclays radio
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov is on the verge of taking full ownership of National Basketball
Tribal Series, the mass-participation disability sport organisation established by Paralympian Sophia Warner, will launch four
SITE Santa Fe, one of the most respected contemporary arts venues in the US, will
The Football Association (FA) has secured a refinancing deal for Wembley Stadium, which could result
Under-secretary of state for sport, tourism and heritage Tracey Crouch and mayor of London Boris
In the past you might have expected to see them on the bowling green, but
Leisure and hospitality businesses could be missing out on up to £16bn in additional revenues
Privaty equity firm NorthEdge Capital has backed a buyout of Total Fitness Health Clubs Limited
Falling unemployment and a strengthening UK economy mean that 60 per cent of businesses in
US-based private equity group Blackstone has hired several investment banks to lay the foundations for
The tourism industry racked up record inbound figures for 2014, with the latest figures showing
Nuffield Health has signed £330m of debt facilities as the charity bids to widen its
Up to 34 Transport for London (TfL)-owned “ghost” train tunnels running beneath the UK capital
British inbound tourism continued its jumbo-jet trajectory in the first half of 2014, setting a
Companies hoping to see their brand become the new sponsor of London’s cycle hire scheme
Fitness First has raised a new £115m debt facility that will be used to pay
Virgin Active is lining up a potential £1bn-plus float or sale, with the company close
The UK is seeing a huge upswing in overseas visitors, with tourism spending from foreigners
International visitors spent a record £1.5bn across Britain in February 2014 representing a 45 per
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
Specifier
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Research
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
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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
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

Barclays news

The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by nearly 10 per cent in the first
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Nuffield Health has completed a five-year refinancing package with NatWest, HSBC, Barclays and Santander UK.
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality industries
PureGym says it is looking to expand its operations beyond Europe, after experiencing a strong
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the US Department of Justice have given
Banking giant Barclays has pledged to support the growth of women's football by helping to
Plans have been approved for a 19,000-seat, multi-use indoor arena in Belmont Park on Long
The Football Association (FA) has promoted Mark Bullingham, its chief commercial and football development officer,
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
Disney’s NBA Experience at its Disney Springs leisure district in Orlando, Florida, will open on
AEG Facilities and SMG have revealed plans to merge, creating a standalone global facility management
Temporary event environment specialist Arena Group has introduced I-Novation, a temporary structure that has been
As UK life expectancy continues to climb, Nuffield Health has shone a light on shifting
The value of football tourism to the UK’s visitor economy could be in line for
Brighton Pier – one of the UK’s most iconic seaside attractions – has been sold
Public Health England (PHE) has highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in mid
Brooklyn Nets, the National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise, and its Barclays Center arena have been
David Robinson, general manager at World of Rides UK, is appearing in a Barclays radio
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov is on the verge of taking full ownership of National Basketball
Tribal Series, the mass-participation disability sport organisation established by Paralympian Sophia Warner, will launch four
SITE Santa Fe, one of the most respected contemporary arts venues in the US, will
The Football Association (FA) has secured a refinancing deal for Wembley Stadium, which could result
Under-secretary of state for sport, tourism and heritage Tracey Crouch and mayor of London Boris
In the past you might have expected to see them on the bowling green, but
Leisure and hospitality businesses could be missing out on up to £16bn in additional revenues
Privaty equity firm NorthEdge Capital has backed a buyout of Total Fitness Health Clubs Limited
Falling unemployment and a strengthening UK economy mean that 60 per cent of businesses in
US-based private equity group Blackstone has hired several investment banks to lay the foundations for
The tourism industry racked up record inbound figures for 2014, with the latest figures showing
Nuffield Health has signed £330m of debt facilities as the charity bids to widen its
Up to 34 Transport for London (TfL)-owned “ghost” train tunnels running beneath the UK capital
British inbound tourism continued its jumbo-jet trajectory in the first half of 2014, setting a
Companies hoping to see their brand become the new sponsor of London’s cycle hire scheme
Fitness First has raised a new £115m debt facility that will be used to pay
Virgin Active is lining up a potential £1bn-plus float or sale, with the company close
The UK is seeing a huge upswing in overseas visitors, with tourism spending from foreigners
International visitors spent a record £1.5bn across Britain in February 2014 representing a 45 per
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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

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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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
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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