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Birmingham City Council news

Detailed plans for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium in Birmingham have been approved, marking a
Proposals for the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham have been submitted to the
Birmingham City University has signed a deal to become one of the anchor tenants of
An £8.5m leisure centre has opened its doors to the public in Birmingham. The Ladywood
Conceptual designs have been revealed for Birmingham's Alexander Stadium, which are set to transform the
Construction work has begun on the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village – the largest infrastructure
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Latest figures from the County Council Network (CCN), which represents all county councils in England,
Plans for a large-scale athletes village, to be used during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games,
Designs for The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village, released this week, show that the Games
The Northfield Leisure Centre in Birmingham has opened to the public on 14 May, as
Birmingham has officially been named the host city of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, beating competition
Birmingham is set to be officially announced as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Pool equipment from the London 2012 Olympics has found a new home following the opening
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help train swimming teachers and volunteer lifeguards at
Erdington Leisure Centre in Birmingham will open to the public today (4 September) as part
England's cricket match against the West Indies – the first day/night test match to be
Brendan Foster, the former Commonwealth 10,000m champion, has joined the team trying to bring the
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) will be one of four indoor arenas at the heart
The capacity of Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium could be increased by almost 30,000 seats if the
Birmingham is the second British city to throw its hat into the ring to take
Birmingham will take a detailed look at its facilities and infrastructure after launching an investigation
Building work has begun on a new leisure centre in Stechford, east Birmingham. The £9m
Venues such as Villa Park, the Alexander Stadium and the NEC Arena could host Commonwealth
The topping out ceremony of Birmingham’s new £7.5m Sparkhill Pool and Fitness Centre, due to
A thousand youngsters across Birmingham and Warwickshire will receive a free cricket bat as a
ukactive has announced the high-profile shortlist of candidates aiming to join the new ukactive Board
Serco Leisure has won a 15-year contract with Birmingham City Council to manage nine leisure
Providing public parks, walking and biking trails is the most cost-effective way of increasing physical
Borrowing and visitor numbers to the UK's new £189m (US$307m, €237m) Library of Birmingham –
The health and fitness industry is “close to appalling” at how it uses data to
Is the health and fitness industry fully-qualified to deliver professional advice and guidance? That was
Research conducted by Dr Paul Bedford has revealed that a large proportion of health club
The NEC Group, which operates and owns the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), is to be
Birmingham City Council is working on a project with Dr William Bird of Intelligent Health,
Birmingham’s LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community has opened a new sports and fitness
Birmingham’s £450m regeneration programme for its city centre has taken a step forward with a
The Heritage Lottery Fund has this week awarded £704,500 for the permanent display of the
A UK golf course will have its finger firmly on the pulse when it comes
Image: Squash courts will be among the new facilities A second stage of development work
Image: A 27-storey tower will dominate the scheme Birmingham City Council (BCC) has approved plans
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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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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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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
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Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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Birmingham City Council news

Detailed plans for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium in Birmingham have been approved, marking a
Proposals for the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham have been submitted to the
Birmingham City University has signed a deal to become one of the anchor tenants of
An £8.5m leisure centre has opened its doors to the public in Birmingham. The Ladywood
Conceptual designs have been revealed for Birmingham's Alexander Stadium, which are set to transform the
Construction work has begun on the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village – the largest infrastructure
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Latest figures from the County Council Network (CCN), which represents all county councils in England,
Plans for a large-scale athletes village, to be used during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games,
Designs for The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village, released this week, show that the Games
The Northfield Leisure Centre in Birmingham has opened to the public on 14 May, as
Birmingham has officially been named the host city of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, beating competition
Birmingham is set to be officially announced as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Pool equipment from the London 2012 Olympics has found a new home following the opening
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help train swimming teachers and volunteer lifeguards at
Erdington Leisure Centre in Birmingham will open to the public today (4 September) as part
England's cricket match against the West Indies – the first day/night test match to be
Brendan Foster, the former Commonwealth 10,000m champion, has joined the team trying to bring the
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) will be one of four indoor arenas at the heart
The capacity of Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium could be increased by almost 30,000 seats if the
Birmingham is the second British city to throw its hat into the ring to take
Birmingham will take a detailed look at its facilities and infrastructure after launching an investigation
Building work has begun on a new leisure centre in Stechford, east Birmingham. The £9m
Venues such as Villa Park, the Alexander Stadium and the NEC Arena could host Commonwealth
The topping out ceremony of Birmingham’s new £7.5m Sparkhill Pool and Fitness Centre, due to
A thousand youngsters across Birmingham and Warwickshire will receive a free cricket bat as a
ukactive has announced the high-profile shortlist of candidates aiming to join the new ukactive Board
Serco Leisure has won a 15-year contract with Birmingham City Council to manage nine leisure
Providing public parks, walking and biking trails is the most cost-effective way of increasing physical
Borrowing and visitor numbers to the UK's new £189m (US$307m, €237m) Library of Birmingham –
The health and fitness industry is “close to appalling” at how it uses data to
Is the health and fitness industry fully-qualified to deliver professional advice and guidance? That was
Research conducted by Dr Paul Bedford has revealed that a large proportion of health club
The NEC Group, which operates and owns the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), is to be
Birmingham City Council is working on a project with Dr William Bird of Intelligent Health,
Birmingham’s LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community has opened a new sports and fitness
Birmingham’s £450m regeneration programme for its city centre has taken a step forward with a
The Heritage Lottery Fund has this week awarded £704,500 for the permanent display of the
A UK golf course will have its finger firmly on the pulse when it comes
Image: Squash courts will be among the new facilities A second stage of development work
Image: A 27-storey tower will dominate the scheme Birmingham City Council (BCC) has approved plans
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We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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