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The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
Councils in the UK will benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds of extra revenue
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
The Leisure Database Company (TLDB) has revealed its State of the Fitness Industry Report UK
Eight of the top 20 private health club operators in the UK have grown their
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A new, one-day conference will create a platform for a debate on how the global
Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of the world’s health and fitness clubs are currently
Vedere Ventures has announced today (4 March) that it is investing in new global fitness
Hitting the gym, swimming and cycling are the activities people with visual impairments most want
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
The UK fitness industry has continued to grow in size and value, with the number
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
The UK health and fitness industry has continued to grow with the private sector being
Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of
The number of swimming pools in the UK continued to decrease over 2015/16 – although
The UK’s gyms and health clubs have more members than ever before, with a record
Exploring how the government’s new Sports Strategy will shape the future of the physical activity
Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed of technological
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
More than twice as many swimming pools have closed in the last 12 months as
Technological innovation and an enhanced consumer experience helped the UK health and fitness industry to
Key influencers from across the health and fitness industry will gather in Loughborough today (29
Former Zimbabwean test cricketer Henry Olonga has been announced as the after-dinner speaker for this
The UK health and fitness industry has more clubs, more members and a greater market
More than four in five Britons (84 per cent) live within two miles of a
The market value of the UK's fitness sector has been estimated at £3.92bn - an
Jon Argent stepped down as Vice Chair of sporta, the organisation that represents more than
Image: 12.1 per cent of Britons are gym members The UK health and fitness industry
David Stalker, CEO of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has revealed details of a new
The majority of the UK population (84 per cent) live within 2 miles (3.2km) of
The UK health and fitness sector has weathered the recession well, with public operators showing
The Leisure Database Company, Splashpath and DisabledGo have teamed up to create a service allowing
Statistics are few and far between in the spa industry so to be presented with
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA), in association with The Leisure Database Company (TLDC), is offering
The strategic sports facility resource, Active Places, has been updated with the latest facility and
The health and fitness sector has grown by 3 per cent in the last 12-month
Rob Gregory has been apponted to the newly created role of global member experience director
A comprehensive directory of more than 800 leisure facilities run by sporta leisure trusts across
The Leisure Database Company will launch its new Fitness Market Monitor on 1 December. Aimed
Health and fitness operators are being invited to comment on a proposed Fitness Market Monitor
The second State of the UK Spa Industry Report has been released by The Leisure
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
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Opinion
Gymtimidation can be heightened in environments where everyone is lifting weights, sometimes in ways you wouldn’t imagine
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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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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
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
News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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.
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: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

Leisure Database Company news

The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
Councils in the UK will benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds of extra revenue
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
The Leisure Database Company (TLDB) has revealed its State of the Fitness Industry Report UK
Eight of the top 20 private health club operators in the UK have grown their
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A new, one-day conference will create a platform for a debate on how the global
Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of the world’s health and fitness clubs are currently
Vedere Ventures has announced today (4 March) that it is investing in new global fitness
Hitting the gym, swimming and cycling are the activities people with visual impairments most want
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
The UK fitness industry has continued to grow in size and value, with the number
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
The UK health and fitness industry has continued to grow with the private sector being
Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of
The number of swimming pools in the UK continued to decrease over 2015/16 – although
The UK’s gyms and health clubs have more members than ever before, with a record
Exploring how the government’s new Sports Strategy will shape the future of the physical activity
Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed of technological
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
More than twice as many swimming pools have closed in the last 12 months as
Technological innovation and an enhanced consumer experience helped the UK health and fitness industry to
Key influencers from across the health and fitness industry will gather in Loughborough today (29
Former Zimbabwean test cricketer Henry Olonga has been announced as the after-dinner speaker for this
The UK health and fitness industry has more clubs, more members and a greater market
More than four in five Britons (84 per cent) live within two miles of a
The market value of the UK's fitness sector has been estimated at £3.92bn - an
Jon Argent stepped down as Vice Chair of sporta, the organisation that represents more than
Image: 12.1 per cent of Britons are gym members The UK health and fitness industry
David Stalker, CEO of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has revealed details of a new
The majority of the UK population (84 per cent) live within 2 miles (3.2km) of
The UK health and fitness sector has weathered the recession well, with public operators showing
The Leisure Database Company, Splashpath and DisabledGo have teamed up to create a service allowing
Statistics are few and far between in the spa industry so to be presented with
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA), in association with The Leisure Database Company (TLDC), is offering
The strategic sports facility resource, Active Places, has been updated with the latest facility and
The health and fitness sector has grown by 3 per cent in the last 12-month
Rob Gregory has been apponted to the newly created role of global member experience director
A comprehensive directory of more than 800 leisure facilities run by sporta leisure trusts across
The Leisure Database Company will launch its new Fitness Market Monitor on 1 December. Aimed
Health and fitness operators are being invited to comment on a proposed Fitness Market Monitor
The second State of the UK Spa Industry Report has been released by The Leisure
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
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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.
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: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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