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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Gymnastics news

The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Gymfinity Kids, the club and nursery operator launched by Pure Gym founder, Peter Roberts, has
A £22m refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre has been given the go ahead by Trafford
ELASKO, a London based stretch fitness brand has just released the first mobile stretch and
Stretching and fitness chain Topstretching has opened a large gym and studio on Palm Jumeirah
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
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
Japanese officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have said that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire has opened the doors to a new artistic gym
Richard Branson has unveiled Virgin’s first cruise ship – called The Scarlett Lady – kicking
Former UK Sport chair, Baroness Sue Campbell, has received a damehood in this year's New
Core Health & Fitness announced a new and exciting partnership with professional obstacle course race
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
German city Munich will host the 2022 European Championships following unanimous approval of its bid
Construction work has been competed on the Ariake Gymnastics Centre, one of the main venues
The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure
An £8.5m leisure centre has opened its doors to the public in Birmingham. The Ladywood
Everyone Active and double Olympic champion Max Whitlock have joined forces to unearth the next
A new qualification focusing on mental health – one of the first of its kind
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
The UK has won bids for two world championships of sport – adding to a
A skating club and a beach volleyball team are among the organisations to benefit from
Double Olympic champion Max Whitlock has teamed up with leisure operator Everyone Active and awarding
British Gymnastics has appointed Mike Darcey as its new chair, to replace the outgoing Matt
Worsley Leisure Centre in Salford has opened following a £1.4m redevelopment of its fitness facilities.
Demolition work has begun on the former Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh – acting as the
Five national governing bodies (NGBs) have pledged to work 'more closely' with the leisure sector
Nearly every event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will take place in a facility
A specialised gymnastics facility has opened at the Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Centre in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
Meadowbank Stadium and sports centre in Edinburgh, which hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1970, is
Paul Bush, VisitScotland's director of events, says the successful delivery of the recent Glasgow 2018
The current trend of incorporating wellness into design shows no signs of stopping as renderings
The Moberly Sports Centre in London – which includes the first newly-built public swimming pool
Experts say exercise should be prescribed to all cancer patients, Hiitgirl plans brand expansion, double
Double Olympic gold medallist, Max Whitlock, has launched a new gymnastics programme pledging to get
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed four
Members of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) are gathering this week in California for the
Architecture firm FaulknerBrowns have completed a dynamic €50m (US$61m, £44.4m) sports campus in The Hague’s
British Gymnastics has backed trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping by signing a new deal aimed
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
A fire that destroyed up to 1,400 cars next to the Echo Arena during the
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

Gymnastics news

The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Gymfinity Kids, the club and nursery operator launched by Pure Gym founder, Peter Roberts, has
A £22m refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre has been given the go ahead by Trafford
ELASKO, a London based stretch fitness brand has just released the first mobile stretch and
Stretching and fitness chain Topstretching has opened a large gym and studio on Palm Jumeirah
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
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
Japanese officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have said that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire has opened the doors to a new artistic gym
Richard Branson has unveiled Virgin’s first cruise ship – called The Scarlett Lady – kicking
Former UK Sport chair, Baroness Sue Campbell, has received a damehood in this year's New
Core Health & Fitness announced a new and exciting partnership with professional obstacle course race
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
German city Munich will host the 2022 European Championships following unanimous approval of its bid
Construction work has been competed on the Ariake Gymnastics Centre, one of the main venues
The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure
An £8.5m leisure centre has opened its doors to the public in Birmingham. The Ladywood
Everyone Active and double Olympic champion Max Whitlock have joined forces to unearth the next
A new qualification focusing on mental health – one of the first of its kind
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
The UK has won bids for two world championships of sport – adding to a
A skating club and a beach volleyball team are among the organisations to benefit from
Double Olympic champion Max Whitlock has teamed up with leisure operator Everyone Active and awarding
British Gymnastics has appointed Mike Darcey as its new chair, to replace the outgoing Matt
Worsley Leisure Centre in Salford has opened following a £1.4m redevelopment of its fitness facilities.
Demolition work has begun on the former Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh – acting as the
Five national governing bodies (NGBs) have pledged to work 'more closely' with the leisure sector
Nearly every event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will take place in a facility
A specialised gymnastics facility has opened at the Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Centre in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
Meadowbank Stadium and sports centre in Edinburgh, which hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1970, is
Paul Bush, VisitScotland's director of events, says the successful delivery of the recent Glasgow 2018
The current trend of incorporating wellness into design shows no signs of stopping as renderings
The Moberly Sports Centre in London – which includes the first newly-built public swimming pool
Experts say exercise should be prescribed to all cancer patients, Hiitgirl plans brand expansion, double
Double Olympic gold medallist, Max Whitlock, has launched a new gymnastics programme pledging to get
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed four
Members of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) are gathering this week in California for the
Architecture firm FaulknerBrowns have completed a dynamic €50m (US$61m, £44.4m) sports campus in The Hague’s
British Gymnastics has backed trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping by signing a new deal aimed
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
A fire that destroyed up to 1,400 cars next to the Echo Arena during the
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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