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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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