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Olympic Stadium news

Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
Buro Happold, has acquired acoustics and audio-visual consultancy Vanguardia Limited and its subsidiary Crowd Dynamics
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is having a severe effect on leisure businesses around the world,
MVRDV, working with local studio NOW Architects, have won a competition to redevelop Seoul's Tancheon
Construction work has begun on the Athletes Village for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic
Kengo Kuma's latest creation – the Odunpazari Modern Museum in Eskisehir, Turkey – has opened,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will rely largely on existing venues. Out of
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will host the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics – the 25th
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has received official submissions from two bid teams for the
Finnish ice hockey team Helsingin IFK (HIFK) are helming a development team to build what
Airbnb has offered an exclusive meet and greet with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, which will
French architecture studio SCAU have won the design competition to create an Olympic stadium and
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Tokyo Organising Committee for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games (TOCOPG), has finalised its
The Athens Olympic Park could get a new lease of life, if plans by Greek
The winners of this year's international architectural awards for sports and leisure facilities have been
Architecture practice Bear Stadiums and Italian timber manufacturer Rubner Holzbau have joined forces to produce
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially approved plans to transform Paris into an Olympic
Stadiums of the future may include permanent residential facilities and places of work if they
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
South Korean architecture studio Heerim Architects and Planners are reportedly in line to design Qatar’s
An offer that allows school children to watch the World Para Athletics Championships in London
The soon-to-be-built Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid and the Olympic Stadium in the Azerbaijani capital Baku
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Philippe Starck’s
UPDATE: David Edmonds, the chair of Olympic Stadium operators the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC),
Professionals involved in the development of sporting arenas should investigate the merits of technology such
Kengo Kuma has urged architects and developers to locate new museums in the centre of
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the latest
Olympic stadiums and facilities should be protected with their own cultural heritage listing, a leading
Japan’s preparations to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup have been declared as “satisfactory” by
The design and engineering of Olympic stadiums is the focus of a temporary exhibition opening
The Japanese government has approved a 150bn yen ($1.5bn, €1.3bn, £1.1bn) contract allowing work to
Stadiums and arenas built for events such as the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games
A football supporters’ group with 500,000 members has backed a proposal made by West Ham
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from
The body in charge of organising Tokyo’s Olympic Games has admitted its decision to cancel
The capacity of the Olympic Stadium has been increased to 57,000 for West Ham United
Major League Baseball (MLB) has scrapped plans to stage regular season games in London in
A host of leisure projects have made the shortlist for the 2016 New London Award,
Somerset-based event safety experts RDHS Management Consultants has had its outstanding work at the 2015
Preparation for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea have taken a knock following
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
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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
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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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
Research
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
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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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
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
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 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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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.
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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
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Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
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Flooring
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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
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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
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

Olympic Stadium news

Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
Buro Happold, has acquired acoustics and audio-visual consultancy Vanguardia Limited and its subsidiary Crowd Dynamics
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is having a severe effect on leisure businesses around the world,
MVRDV, working with local studio NOW Architects, have won a competition to redevelop Seoul's Tancheon
Construction work has begun on the Athletes Village for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic
Kengo Kuma's latest creation – the Odunpazari Modern Museum in Eskisehir, Turkey – has opened,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will rely largely on existing venues. Out of
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will host the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics – the 25th
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has received official submissions from two bid teams for the
Finnish ice hockey team Helsingin IFK (HIFK) are helming a development team to build what
Airbnb has offered an exclusive meet and greet with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, which will
French architecture studio SCAU have won the design competition to create an Olympic stadium and
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Tokyo Organising Committee for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games (TOCOPG), has finalised its
The Athens Olympic Park could get a new lease of life, if plans by Greek
The winners of this year's international architectural awards for sports and leisure facilities have been
Architecture practice Bear Stadiums and Italian timber manufacturer Rubner Holzbau have joined forces to produce
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially approved plans to transform Paris into an Olympic
Stadiums of the future may include permanent residential facilities and places of work if they
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
South Korean architecture studio Heerim Architects and Planners are reportedly in line to design Qatar’s
An offer that allows school children to watch the World Para Athletics Championships in London
The soon-to-be-built Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid and the Olympic Stadium in the Azerbaijani capital Baku
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Philippe Starck’s
UPDATE: David Edmonds, the chair of Olympic Stadium operators the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC),
Professionals involved in the development of sporting arenas should investigate the merits of technology such
Kengo Kuma has urged architects and developers to locate new museums in the centre of
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from the latest
Olympic stadiums and facilities should be protected with their own cultural heritage listing, a leading
Japan’s preparations to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup have been declared as “satisfactory” by
The design and engineering of Olympic stadiums is the focus of a temporary exhibition opening
The Japanese government has approved a 150bn yen ($1.5bn, €1.3bn, £1.1bn) contract allowing work to
Stadiums and arenas built for events such as the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games
A football supporters’ group with 500,000 members has backed a proposal made by West Ham
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from
The body in charge of organising Tokyo’s Olympic Games has admitted its decision to cancel
The capacity of the Olympic Stadium has been increased to 57,000 for West Ham United
Major League Baseball (MLB) has scrapped plans to stage regular season games in London in
A host of leisure projects have made the shortlist for the 2016 New London Award,
Somerset-based event safety experts RDHS Management Consultants has had its outstanding work at the 2015
Preparation for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea have taken a knock following
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Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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
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
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 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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
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 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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: 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: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Company profiles
Company profile: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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