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Northern Ireland news

Numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, (ALVA) show that Royal attractions saw a
UK sauna enthusiasts will converge at Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland next week for the
The ancient art of aufguss will be celebrated this April with the Second UK Aufguss
Northern Ireland’s award-winning spa Galgorm has announced a partnership with British skin wellness and spa
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
During 25-26 April, the UK's first-ever national Aufguss Championship contest took place at luxury UK
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Reform RX has developed a new digital Pilates reformer that provides users with biometric feedback
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
The UK government has announced it will cut energy bills by at least half for
An oil rig that spent three decades in the North Sea before it was retired
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
W5 Science Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has re-opened to the public following a £4.5m
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Construction work on the Eden Project Qingdao visitor attraction in China has reached a major
Temporary measures brought in to support businesses in the UK from insolvency during the pandemic
Indoor group exercise can recommence in England and Scotland today (17 May), as part of
Anytime Fitness UK has revealed that April was its busiest month for new memberships since
Health clubs and leisure centres in Northern Ireland reopened their doors on Friday 30 April,
Health clubs and gyms will be able to open their doors to individual training sessions
Elevate
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In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Health clubs, leisure centres and studios in England have opened today (12 April) for the
In August 2020, industry figure and influencer Caroline Hirons launched Beauty Backed to support independent
Gyms and leisure centres in Scotland are set to open on 26 April, provided that
Spas, beauty salons, hair salons, barbers and mobile beauty services are now closed for business
On Wednesday 2 December, all spas across England will be permitted to reopen, as the
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
Mid Ulster District Council (MUDC) in Northern Ireland has won a landmark VAT case, which
Independent spa consultant, Orla Gallagher, and health promoter, Ciara Loughran, have collaborated to produce a
The UK government is likely to face legal challenges from gym operators following the revelation
The fitness sector has been left "without answers or evidence" on why gyms and leisure
DW Sports is going into administration saying it's working to save its 73-strong gym portfolio.
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
Luxury hotel and spa destination, Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort, has unveiled its newly enhanced
Gyms and health clubs in Northern Ireland have been given the green light to reopen
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that spas can reopen on 6 July, as part
Belfast’s £105m Leisure Transformation Programme has been recognised for its social impact by the Royal
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
The varying approaches taken by the UK's four home nations to reopening businesses is creating
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
Leisure operator GLL has partnered with digital fitness expert Wexer to launch an ‘any time,
Plans for an £11m (US$14.2m, €13m) extension to The Gobbins, a famous cliff-face path at
12,300
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
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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Life lessons
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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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Recovery
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
Interview
Snap Fitness is looking for a new investor and with a goal of 35 per cent growth by 2028, has ambitious plans. The CEO of parent company Lift Brands speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Insight
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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
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Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
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Flooring
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SpaBooker: Spa software
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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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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12-13 Jun 2024
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
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Northern Ireland news

Numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, (ALVA) show that Royal attractions saw a
UK sauna enthusiasts will converge at Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland next week for the
The ancient art of aufguss will be celebrated this April with the Second UK Aufguss
Northern Ireland’s award-winning spa Galgorm has announced a partnership with British skin wellness and spa
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
During 25-26 April, the UK's first-ever national Aufguss Championship contest took place at luxury UK
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Reform RX has developed a new digital Pilates reformer that provides users with biometric feedback
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
The UK government has announced it will cut energy bills by at least half for
An oil rig that spent three decades in the North Sea before it was retired
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
W5 Science Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has re-opened to the public following a £4.5m
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Construction work on the Eden Project Qingdao visitor attraction in China has reached a major
Temporary measures brought in to support businesses in the UK from insolvency during the pandemic
Indoor group exercise can recommence in England and Scotland today (17 May), as part of
Anytime Fitness UK has revealed that April was its busiest month for new memberships since
Health clubs and leisure centres in Northern Ireland reopened their doors on Friday 30 April,
Health clubs and gyms will be able to open their doors to individual training sessions
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Health clubs, leisure centres and studios in England have opened today (12 April) for the
In August 2020, industry figure and influencer Caroline Hirons launched Beauty Backed to support independent
Gyms and leisure centres in Scotland are set to open on 26 April, provided that
Spas, beauty salons, hair salons, barbers and mobile beauty services are now closed for business
On Wednesday 2 December, all spas across England will be permitted to reopen, as the
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
Mid Ulster District Council (MUDC) in Northern Ireland has won a landmark VAT case, which
Independent spa consultant, Orla Gallagher, and health promoter, Ciara Loughran, have collaborated to produce a
The UK government is likely to face legal challenges from gym operators following the revelation
The fitness sector has been left "without answers or evidence" on why gyms and leisure
DW Sports is going into administration saying it's working to save its 73-strong gym portfolio.
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
Luxury hotel and spa destination, Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort, has unveiled its newly enhanced
Gyms and health clubs in Northern Ireland have been given the green light to reopen
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that spas can reopen on 6 July, as part
Belfast’s £105m Leisure Transformation Programme has been recognised for its social impact by the Royal
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
The varying approaches taken by the UK's four home nations to reopening businesses is creating
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
Leisure operator GLL has partnered with digital fitness expert Wexer to launch an ‘any time,
Plans for an £11m (US$14.2m, €13m) extension to The Gobbins, a famous cliff-face path at
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT Fitness Solutions manufacture, remanufacture and buy back commercial gym equipment. We supply and maintain ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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