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Republic of Ireland news

Everlast Gyms has confirmed the acquisition of four sites from Roko Health Clubs, in Chiswick,
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
England and Scotland have become the most recent countries to announce their spas will reopen,
Low-cost operator énergie Fitness is looking to more than double the number of franchised clubs
Budget club operator énergie Fitness is looking for a new financial partner after appointing Clearwater
Titanic Belfast – one of Northern Ireland’s most visited attractions – has confirmed the appointment
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Bannatyne Group has cast its net across the Irish Sea after buying Virgin Active's
Travel trade association UKinbound has welcomed the decision in this week's Budget to freeze Air
A proposed 15 per cent tax cut to tourism in Northern Ireland would make the
Japan’s Ibaraki Kashima Stadium – which was damaged during a large earthquake in 2011 –
The importance of an investment programme planned for the Welsh tourism sector has been laid
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union could provide a huge boost to Northern Ireland’s
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Representatives for Northern and Southern Ireland have come together to officially submit the nation’s bid
Hotel, train and river-cruise operator Belmond will launch “Ireland’s first luxury rail experience” on 30
Tourism officials have launched an art installation on the hills of Snowdonia, with giant mirrored
Gaming giant Rank Group has pitched plans for a new mixed-use leisure development – including
With only a year to go until England hosts the Rugby World Cup 2015, Prince
Tourism Ireland is harnessing star power to fuel its latest marketing campaign by recruiting famed
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The significant rise in transport and hospitality costs are damaging Northern Ireland’s tourism industry, according
England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have informed football’s European governing body Uefa
The UK Government is coming under pressure from operators in the tourism industry to cut
The 2012 tourism campaign for Northern Ireland has returned almost four times its original cost,
VisitBritain has revealed figures that show the increasing popularity of Britain from tourism powerhouse China,
Tourism Ireland is confident about prospects for 2013, despite recent findings from the Northern Ireland
Research from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency show a 12 per cent fall
A charity, a local authority and a fire service have all just purchased Climbing Towers
Health club operator the énergie Group has appointed Mark Lemmon, former CEO of pawnbroker Cash
A 2m euro (£1.68m) grant has been approved for the development of the Sliabh Liag,
A £1.7m project is being launched to improve the perceptions of four towns on both
Fitness franchise operation énergie Group has been given the green light to acquire the Ireland-based
No commercial flights will be allowed in and out of English airports until at least
SportSoft has installed its Fingerprint Recognition System at a range of health clubs and leisure
Martin Cullen, the Irish minister for arts, sports and tourism, has told delegates at a
The UK online fitness retailer, GymCompany has been announced as the Power Plate® machine distributor
The number of holiday trips to Northern Ireland by citizens from the Republic of Ireland
BHA Patron Supplier Solaglas Windowcare has announced that the company has expanded its 24/7 UK-wide
A new Tourism Development Strategy and Action Plan, aimed at promoting Londonderry and its surrounding
New statistics from the Irish Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that the number of
UK cinemas sold more than 53.6m tickets during 2008 – the highest figure since 1969.
A new all-weather, multi-use sports pitch has been unveiled in central Dublin, Republic of Ireland,
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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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
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Republic of Ireland news

Everlast Gyms has confirmed the acquisition of four sites from Roko Health Clubs, in Chiswick,
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
England and Scotland have become the most recent countries to announce their spas will reopen,
Low-cost operator énergie Fitness is looking to more than double the number of franchised clubs
Budget club operator énergie Fitness is looking for a new financial partner after appointing Clearwater
Titanic Belfast – one of Northern Ireland’s most visited attractions – has confirmed the appointment
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Bannatyne Group has cast its net across the Irish Sea after buying Virgin Active's
Travel trade association UKinbound has welcomed the decision in this week's Budget to freeze Air
A proposed 15 per cent tax cut to tourism in Northern Ireland would make the
Japan’s Ibaraki Kashima Stadium – which was damaged during a large earthquake in 2011 –
The importance of an investment programme planned for the Welsh tourism sector has been laid
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union could provide a huge boost to Northern Ireland’s
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Representatives for Northern and Southern Ireland have come together to officially submit the nation’s bid
Hotel, train and river-cruise operator Belmond will launch “Ireland’s first luxury rail experience” on 30
Tourism officials have launched an art installation on the hills of Snowdonia, with giant mirrored
Gaming giant Rank Group has pitched plans for a new mixed-use leisure development – including
With only a year to go until England hosts the Rugby World Cup 2015, Prince
Tourism Ireland is harnessing star power to fuel its latest marketing campaign by recruiting famed
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The significant rise in transport and hospitality costs are damaging Northern Ireland’s tourism industry, according
England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have informed football’s European governing body Uefa
The UK Government is coming under pressure from operators in the tourism industry to cut
The 2012 tourism campaign for Northern Ireland has returned almost four times its original cost,
VisitBritain has revealed figures that show the increasing popularity of Britain from tourism powerhouse China,
Tourism Ireland is confident about prospects for 2013, despite recent findings from the Northern Ireland
Research from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency show a 12 per cent fall
A charity, a local authority and a fire service have all just purchased Climbing Towers
Health club operator the énergie Group has appointed Mark Lemmon, former CEO of pawnbroker Cash
A 2m euro (£1.68m) grant has been approved for the development of the Sliabh Liag,
A £1.7m project is being launched to improve the perceptions of four towns on both
Fitness franchise operation énergie Group has been given the green light to acquire the Ireland-based
No commercial flights will be allowed in and out of English airports until at least
SportSoft has installed its Fingerprint Recognition System at a range of health clubs and leisure
Martin Cullen, the Irish minister for arts, sports and tourism, has told delegates at a
The UK online fitness retailer, GymCompany has been announced as the Power Plate® machine distributor
The number of holiday trips to Northern Ireland by citizens from the Republic of Ireland
BHA Patron Supplier Solaglas Windowcare has announced that the company has expanded its 24/7 UK-wide
A new Tourism Development Strategy and Action Plan, aimed at promoting Londonderry and its surrounding
New statistics from the Irish Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that the number of
UK cinemas sold more than 53.6m tickets during 2008 – the highest figure since 1969.
A new all-weather, multi-use sports pitch has been unveiled in central Dublin, Republic of Ireland,
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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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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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
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Leisure Energy has joined the Everything Estates frameworks
Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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Lockers
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Hot tubs
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Industrial washing machines
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Fitness tracking platform
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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