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Serco news

The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Serco Leisure is taking over the management of a health club previously operated by David
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the lack of older adults
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
As health clubs prepare for reopening, some are introducing programmes designed to help people recovering
A third (32 per cent) of US health club members remain unable to attend their
The iconic Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago is among the city's fitness facilities which have
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire has opened the doors to a new artistic gym
Karl Dietrich, the former global development officer at easyGym, has been named chief development officer
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Since installing its new Wattbike indoor cycling studio last year, Holme Pierrepont Country Park, a
Latest figures from Swim England show that 14.2 million adults – 31 per cent of
An £8.5m leisure centre has opened its doors to the public in Birmingham. The Ladywood
Leisure operators Everyone Active and GLL each picked up three gongs at the ukactive Awards
Services giant Serco Group has appointed Simon Bailey as the new managing director of its
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
Wattbike Studio doubles usage at Holme Pierrepont, home of the National Water Sports Centre Since
Winners of the inaugural ukactive Awards were revealed at a gala dinner in Manchester last
Serco Leisure has named Simon Pittman as its new national membership sales manager. Pittman, a
The finalists for this year's ukactive Awards have been revealed. The 2018 award categories have
More Leisure Community Trust and its managing agent Serco Leisure have been awarded a 10-year
Serco Leisure is entering the obstacle course market as it looks to diversify its fitness
As a retail supplier operating in front of house areas, technology advancements within our industry
Elite sports centres Lilleshall, Bisham Abbey and the National Water Sports Centre have announced plans
Women-only swimming sessions could hold the key to improving numbers, according to an initiative by
Serco Leisure has secured a five-year contract extension to manage three leisure sites in Hampshire.
A North Shields waterpark which underwent a major redevelopment in 2014 has new owners following
Erdington Leisure Centre in Birmingham will open to the public today (4 September) as part
Lifetime Training has signed a deal to provide level 2 and 3 apprenticeship programmes across
Serco Leisure, which operates more than 60 facilities across the UK, has become an employer
Serco has ditched plans to offload its leisure business, with the services giant reluctant to
Services giant Serco’s plans to offload its leisure arm as part of CEO Rupert Soames’
Serco Leisure has won a 15-year contract with Birmingham City Council to manage nine leisure
Leisure operator Serco is to roll out a mentoring programme aimed at tackling chronic inactivity
Up to 70 UK leisure and sports facilities face an uncertain future after operator Serco
Life Fitness’ multi-site contract with Serco has been extended for a further five years under
A recently opened waterpark in North Shields, Tyneside, was forced to temporarily close after reports
Sport England’s National Sport Centre at Bisham Abbey has benefitted from a £7m facelift of
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Opinion
Operators have been buoyed by the strong return of members to clubs, but they dismiss digital at their peril
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
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM magazine
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

Serco news

The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Serco Leisure is taking over the management of a health club previously operated by David
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the lack of older adults
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
As health clubs prepare for reopening, some are introducing programmes designed to help people recovering
A third (32 per cent) of US health club members remain unable to attend their
The iconic Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago is among the city's fitness facilities which have
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire has opened the doors to a new artistic gym
Karl Dietrich, the former global development officer at easyGym, has been named chief development officer
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Since installing its new Wattbike indoor cycling studio last year, Holme Pierrepont Country Park, a
Latest figures from Swim England show that 14.2 million adults – 31 per cent of
An £8.5m leisure centre has opened its doors to the public in Birmingham. The Ladywood
Leisure operators Everyone Active and GLL each picked up three gongs at the ukactive Awards
Services giant Serco Group has appointed Simon Bailey as the new managing director of its
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
Wattbike Studio doubles usage at Holme Pierrepont, home of the National Water Sports Centre Since
Winners of the inaugural ukactive Awards were revealed at a gala dinner in Manchester last
Serco Leisure has named Simon Pittman as its new national membership sales manager. Pittman, a
The finalists for this year's ukactive Awards have been revealed. The 2018 award categories have
More Leisure Community Trust and its managing agent Serco Leisure have been awarded a 10-year
Serco Leisure is entering the obstacle course market as it looks to diversify its fitness
As a retail supplier operating in front of house areas, technology advancements within our industry
Elite sports centres Lilleshall, Bisham Abbey and the National Water Sports Centre have announced plans
Women-only swimming sessions could hold the key to improving numbers, according to an initiative by
Serco Leisure has secured a five-year contract extension to manage three leisure sites in Hampshire.
A North Shields waterpark which underwent a major redevelopment in 2014 has new owners following
Erdington Leisure Centre in Birmingham will open to the public today (4 September) as part
Lifetime Training has signed a deal to provide level 2 and 3 apprenticeship programmes across
Serco Leisure, which operates more than 60 facilities across the UK, has become an employer
Serco has ditched plans to offload its leisure business, with the services giant reluctant to
Services giant Serco’s plans to offload its leisure arm as part of CEO Rupert Soames’
Serco Leisure has won a 15-year contract with Birmingham City Council to manage nine leisure
Leisure operator Serco is to roll out a mentoring programme aimed at tackling chronic inactivity
Up to 70 UK leisure and sports facilities face an uncertain future after operator Serco
Life Fitness’ multi-site contract with Serco has been extended for a further five years under
A recently opened waterpark in North Shields, Tyneside, was forced to temporarily close after reports
Sport England’s National Sport Centre at Bisham Abbey has benefitted from a £7m facelift of
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
GymNation was created to provide a better kind of gym experience, one that builds strength ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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