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Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned
Precor made history in 2011 with the launch of the first connected fitness console. Since
Fitness equipment specialist, Dyaco UK, has acquired online fitness marketplace Sweatband.com. Founder, Maz Darvish, will
Online fitness platform, Zwift, has launched the first game controllers designed specifically for its virtual
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
The PureGym app has been named the Health and Fitness App of the Year at
Creating workout experiences will be the main theme of this year's Retention Convention, which will
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Peloton is expanding its reach within the online fitness market with the launch of a
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has formed a partnership with WW (formerly called Weight Watchers),
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
A new report shows how the pandemic is shifting consumer behaviours in fitness, sport and
Virtuagym, a leading provider of fitness technology for gyms and trainers, has announced the launch
How Will Fitness Evolve In 2021? Uscreen is the premier video monetization platform on a
An online fitness community, created by personal trainer and social media influencer, Talilla Henchoz, during
Boutique gym attendance and class bookings in some world regions have bounced back to around
Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Les Mills will launch a new global campaign in September, celebrating the return of fitness
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG),
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth is making his online fitness programme Centrfit available for free for
A study charting the effects of intermediary services – or aggregators – in the fitness
A white paper charting the effects of intermediary services – or aggregators – in the
The number of people in the UK who are members of a private health and
Online fitness company LRG Fitness has launched a new on-demand service. LRG On Demand will
Online fitness marketplace Hussle has reached overfunded status within days of launching its first ever
Online fitness marketplace Hussle has signed a deal to begin offering Premier Inn customers access
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym is to undergo a rebrand as the service shifts its focus
Reebok and online training platform GymCube have announced a new partnership with the Register of
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym has signed a partnership deal with customer data expert InfoSum. According
A crowdfunding platform, based on transactions in cryptocurrency, is aiming to offer sports organisations, clubs
PayAsUGym receives industry recognition for its work increasing participation at more than 2,500 gyms and
MoveGB, the online fitness platform getting more people active for life, is supporting the ukactive
Technogym, a world leading company in fitness and wellness technologies and solutions, has announced an
As the availability of online fitness offerings continues to grow, many clubs are considering technology
Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony De Leede has teamed up with virtual fitness provider Wexer to
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
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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 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
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Research
BMI has been proven to be an inaccurate measure since it doesn’t distinguish fat mass from muscle mass
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Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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Design
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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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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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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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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Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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
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
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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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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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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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
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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
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Online fitness news

Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned
Precor made history in 2011 with the launch of the first connected fitness console. Since
Fitness equipment specialist, Dyaco UK, has acquired online fitness marketplace Sweatband.com. Founder, Maz Darvish, will
Online fitness platform, Zwift, has launched the first game controllers designed specifically for its virtual
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
The PureGym app has been named the Health and Fitness App of the Year at
Creating workout experiences will be the main theme of this year's Retention Convention, which will
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Peloton is expanding its reach within the online fitness market with the launch of a
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has formed a partnership with WW (formerly called Weight Watchers),
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
A new report shows how the pandemic is shifting consumer behaviours in fitness, sport and
Virtuagym, a leading provider of fitness technology for gyms and trainers, has announced the launch
How Will Fitness Evolve In 2021? Uscreen is the premier video monetization platform on a
An online fitness community, created by personal trainer and social media influencer, Talilla Henchoz, during
Boutique gym attendance and class bookings in some world regions have bounced back to around
Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Les Mills will launch a new global campaign in September, celebrating the return of fitness
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG),
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth is making his online fitness programme Centrfit available for free for
A study charting the effects of intermediary services – or aggregators – in the fitness
A white paper charting the effects of intermediary services – or aggregators – in the
The number of people in the UK who are members of a private health and
Online fitness company LRG Fitness has launched a new on-demand service. LRG On Demand will
Online fitness marketplace Hussle has reached overfunded status within days of launching its first ever
Online fitness marketplace Hussle has signed a deal to begin offering Premier Inn customers access
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym is to undergo a rebrand as the service shifts its focus
Reebok and online training platform GymCube have announced a new partnership with the Register of
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym has signed a partnership deal with customer data expert InfoSum. According
A crowdfunding platform, based on transactions in cryptocurrency, is aiming to offer sports organisations, clubs
PayAsUGym receives industry recognition for its work increasing participation at more than 2,500 gyms and
MoveGB, the online fitness platform getting more people active for life, is supporting the ukactive
Technogym, a world leading company in fitness and wellness technologies and solutions, has announced an
As the availability of online fitness offerings continues to grow, many clubs are considering technology
Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony De Leede has teamed up with virtual fitness provider Wexer to
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: 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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