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Commonwealth Games news

Top-level sports people and elite athletes can live more than five years longer than the
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
Discount rail and bus travel and £10m in vouchers to key attractions – funded by
Ten creative teams from across the UK have been selected to develop a series of
The organising committee of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have shelved plans to create an
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Detailed plans for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium in Birmingham have been approved, marking a
The UK government is looking to create more physical activity opportunities for children by helping
UK Athletics has appointed Nic Coward as its interim chief executive. Coward is a former
The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games will be accompanied by UK-wide festival celebrating "creativity and innovation".
Former UK Sport chair, Baroness Sue Campbell, has received a damehood in this year's New
Zara Hyde Peters will not take up her role as the next chief executive of
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Proposals for the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham have been submitted to the
This year's Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool in July, is already providing a legacy
Dudley Council will hold a full meeting this month (October 2019) to decide whether it
A new regional tourism strategy outlines plans to grow the West Midlands’ visitor economy by
The number of people who are part of an active Community Sport Hub (CSH) in
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has published its Transformation 2022 Refresh document – the second
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Birmingham City University has signed a deal to become one of the anchor tenants of
Former international long-distance runner and British Triathlon chief Zara Hyde Peters OBE has been named
Joanna Adams, CEO of England Netball will be leaving the governing body later this year
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (Birmingham2022) has revealed the brand identity and logo
Conceptual designs have been revealed for Birmingham's Alexander Stadium, which are set to transform the
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
Construction work has begun on the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village – the largest infrastructure
The UK has won bids for two world championships of sport – adding to a
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
Sport England has launched a new Talent Plan for England, which outlines seven principles for
Primary school staff that are helping and inspiring children in London to be active are
Demolition work has begun on the former Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh – acting as the
A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours
Plans for a large-scale athletes village, to be used during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games,
Mike Sharrock has been appointed as CEO of the British Paralympic Association (BPA), succeeding Tim
Nearly every event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will take place in a facility
Private equity giant Blackstone has acquired UK-based live events venue operator National Exhibition Centre Group
A specialised gymnastics facility has opened at the Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Centre in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
The Birmingham 2022 organising committee has launched a campaign which will allow local communities to
Meadowbank Stadium and sports centre in Edinburgh, which hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1970, is
Belfast has been stripped of its right to host the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games, after
Designs for The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village, released this week, show that the Games
12,300
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
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.
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
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
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

Commonwealth Games news

Top-level sports people and elite athletes can live more than five years longer than the
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
Discount rail and bus travel and £10m in vouchers to key attractions – funded by
Ten creative teams from across the UK have been selected to develop a series of
The organising committee of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have shelved plans to create an
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Detailed plans for the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium in Birmingham have been approved, marking a
The UK government is looking to create more physical activity opportunities for children by helping
UK Athletics has appointed Nic Coward as its interim chief executive. Coward is a former
The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games will be accompanied by UK-wide festival celebrating "creativity and innovation".
Former UK Sport chair, Baroness Sue Campbell, has received a damehood in this year's New
Zara Hyde Peters will not take up her role as the next chief executive of
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Proposals for the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham have been submitted to the
This year's Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool in July, is already providing a legacy
Dudley Council will hold a full meeting this month (October 2019) to decide whether it
A new regional tourism strategy outlines plans to grow the West Midlands’ visitor economy by
The number of people who are part of an active Community Sport Hub (CSH) in
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has published its Transformation 2022 Refresh document – the second
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Birmingham City University has signed a deal to become one of the anchor tenants of
Former international long-distance runner and British Triathlon chief Zara Hyde Peters OBE has been named
Joanna Adams, CEO of England Netball will be leaving the governing body later this year
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (Birmingham2022) has revealed the brand identity and logo
Conceptual designs have been revealed for Birmingham's Alexander Stadium, which are set to transform the
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
Construction work has begun on the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village – the largest infrastructure
The UK has won bids for two world championships of sport – adding to a
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
Sport England has launched a new Talent Plan for England, which outlines seven principles for
Primary school staff that are helping and inspiring children in London to be active are
Demolition work has begun on the former Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh – acting as the
A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours
Plans for a large-scale athletes village, to be used during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games,
Mike Sharrock has been appointed as CEO of the British Paralympic Association (BPA), succeeding Tim
Nearly every event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will take place in a facility
Private equity giant Blackstone has acquired UK-based live events venue operator National Exhibition Centre Group
A specialised gymnastics facility has opened at the Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Centre in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
The Birmingham 2022 organising committee has launched a campaign which will allow local communities to
Meadowbank Stadium and sports centre in Edinburgh, which hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1970, is
Belfast has been stripped of its right to host the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games, after
Designs for The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village, released this week, show that the Games
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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