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The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Sport Ireland will invest a record €36m in all levels of sport during 2020. The
National governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have reported a rise in commercial revenue during 2019
Sport Ireland will invest €32m in national governing bodies, direct athlete support and the Local
Ten national governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have been granted further financial support from funding
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Industry people recognised in the New Year’s Honours list, boutique operator 1Rebel plans to expand
Damian Hinds has called on sporting organisations to "work with the government" and to ensure
Five national governing bodies (NGBs) have pledged to work 'more closely' with the leisure sector
National governing body British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) has named Professor Philip Wilson its new chair.
Up to £400,000 worth of National Lottery has been made available for a career initiative
British Rowing and British Triathlon have signed a new partnership to integrate their indoor products
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
Sport Ireland has distributed €10.8m between 58 national governing bodies as part of its latest
National governing bodies (NGB) must broaden their reach to schools in order to tackle homophobia
Sport England has unveiled its latest tranche of national governing body (NGB) grants, distributing £101m
Sporting organisations wishing to contest UK Sport’s funding decisions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and
Sport England will step in and aid four governing bodies financially if UK Sport’s decision
Sport England has ushered in a new era of governing body funding, with director of
A number of national governing bodies (NGB) have had their public funding slashed as a
The national governing bodies (NGB) for basketball, handball and volleyball have joined forces to call
Changes made to Sport England’s funding model is encouraging national governing bodies (NGB) to “rethink”
UK Sport’s decision to cut funding to badminton’s elite programme has been labeled “incomprehensible” and
Tracey Crouch, the minister for sport, has penned a letter to 40 national governing bodies
National governing bodies (NGBs) will be able to donate directly to grassroots sport schemes without
Several black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) youths will become responsible for their peers’ physical
Sport England has earmarked a “six-figure investment” fund to address the shocking dearth of ethnic
National governing bodies that receive more than £1m (US$1.2m, €1.1m) of public money over a
The government’s new guidelines for governance may prove to be challenging for a number of
British Cycling’s female membership base has grown to its highest-ever level – although women still
The Irish government has set aside further funding to establish six new community sports hubs
Women’s Sport Week kicks off today (3 October), with a number of organisations and governing
A percentage of the revenue from the sale of free-to-air broadcast rights will be ploughed
Sports governing bodies have been encouraged to engage with “ethnic media outlets” in order to
National governing body (NGB) Volleyball England is on the hunt for a new chief executive
British Cycling will lobby for “smart investment and better infrastructure” in a bid to capitalise
Chelsea Warr – UK Sport’s deputy director of performance – has been promoted to the
Badminton England has lost 10 per cent of its Sport England funding after failing to
The proportion of black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) athletes being funded by UK Sport
Sport England has praised the governing bodies of rugby union, netball and cricket for their
The sports sector will need to standardise the way it uses data in order to
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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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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
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Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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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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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
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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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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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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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NGBs news

The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Sport Ireland will invest a record €36m in all levels of sport during 2020. The
National governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have reported a rise in commercial revenue during 2019
Sport Ireland will invest €32m in national governing bodies, direct athlete support and the Local
Ten national governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have been granted further financial support from funding
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Industry people recognised in the New Year’s Honours list, boutique operator 1Rebel plans to expand
Damian Hinds has called on sporting organisations to "work with the government" and to ensure
Five national governing bodies (NGBs) have pledged to work 'more closely' with the leisure sector
National governing body British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) has named Professor Philip Wilson its new chair.
Up to £400,000 worth of National Lottery has been made available for a career initiative
British Rowing and British Triathlon have signed a new partnership to integrate their indoor products
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
Sport Ireland has distributed €10.8m between 58 national governing bodies as part of its latest
National governing bodies (NGB) must broaden their reach to schools in order to tackle homophobia
Sport England has unveiled its latest tranche of national governing body (NGB) grants, distributing £101m
Sporting organisations wishing to contest UK Sport’s funding decisions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and
Sport England will step in and aid four governing bodies financially if UK Sport’s decision
Sport England has ushered in a new era of governing body funding, with director of
A number of national governing bodies (NGB) have had their public funding slashed as a
The national governing bodies (NGB) for basketball, handball and volleyball have joined forces to call
Changes made to Sport England’s funding model is encouraging national governing bodies (NGB) to “rethink”
UK Sport’s decision to cut funding to badminton’s elite programme has been labeled “incomprehensible” and
Tracey Crouch, the minister for sport, has penned a letter to 40 national governing bodies
National governing bodies (NGBs) will be able to donate directly to grassroots sport schemes without
Several black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) youths will become responsible for their peers’ physical
Sport England has earmarked a “six-figure investment” fund to address the shocking dearth of ethnic
National governing bodies that receive more than £1m (US$1.2m, €1.1m) of public money over a
The government’s new guidelines for governance may prove to be challenging for a number of
British Cycling’s female membership base has grown to its highest-ever level – although women still
The Irish government has set aside further funding to establish six new community sports hubs
Women’s Sport Week kicks off today (3 October), with a number of organisations and governing
A percentage of the revenue from the sale of free-to-air broadcast rights will be ploughed
Sports governing bodies have been encouraged to engage with “ethnic media outlets” in order to
National governing body (NGB) Volleyball England is on the hunt for a new chief executive
British Cycling will lobby for “smart investment and better infrastructure” in a bid to capitalise
Chelsea Warr – UK Sport’s deputy director of performance – has been promoted to the
Badminton England has lost 10 per cent of its Sport England funding after failing to
The proportion of black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) athletes being funded by UK Sport
Sport England has praised the governing bodies of rugby union, netball and cricket for their
The sports sector will need to standardise the way it uses data in order to
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We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: 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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