Follow Health Club Management on Twitter Like Health Club Management on Facebook Join the discussion with Health Club Management on LinkedIn
FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Northern Ireland news

Irish operator, Revolution Fitness, which has a location in Newtownabbey, NI, has opened the Revolution
As the spa and wellness industry evolves toward longevity, integrative health and performance-driven treatments, meaningful
Following the long-awaited opening of the $1bn Grand Egyptian Museum, Roisin Heneghan spoke to CLADmag
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Ecommerce company Excalibur Group has announced the strategic acquisition of spa deal website Spabreaks.com, enhancing
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
The Spa at Dunluce Lodge in Northern Ireland, has partnered with local retreat company Seascape
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and
Mike Farrar is stepping down as chair of UK Active, after being appointed interim Permanent
Lift Brands, owner of Snap Fitness, has partnered with CoverMe Fitness, the leading on-demand fitness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Luxury Northern Irish hospitality group Galgorm Collection has announced a £50 million (US$64.1 million, €60.4
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Results are in for the latest Good Spa Guide (GSG) consumer survey, with this year's
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
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
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
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
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
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Talking point
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Life Lessons
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

Northern Ireland news

Irish operator, Revolution Fitness, which has a location in Newtownabbey, NI, has opened the Revolution
As the spa and wellness industry evolves toward longevity, integrative health and performance-driven treatments, meaningful
Following the long-awaited opening of the $1bn Grand Egyptian Museum, Roisin Heneghan spoke to CLADmag
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Ecommerce company Excalibur Group has announced the strategic acquisition of spa deal website Spabreaks.com, enhancing
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
The Spa at Dunluce Lodge in Northern Ireland, has partnered with local retreat company Seascape
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and
Mike Farrar is stepping down as chair of UK Active, after being appointed interim Permanent
Lift Brands, owner of Snap Fitness, has partnered with CoverMe Fitness, the leading on-demand fitness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Luxury Northern Irish hospitality group Galgorm Collection has announced a £50 million (US$64.1 million, €60.4
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Results are in for the latest Good Spa Guide (GSG) consumer survey, with this year's
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
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
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
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
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
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier:
Partner sites