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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

SkillsActive news

The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has introduced a new points system to record Continuing
Fitness and leisure qualification body Active IQ has strengthened its team with the addition of
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has been taken over by Sports Coach UK “in
CIMSPA, the professional body for the UK sport and physical activity sector, has kicked off
Sport England has pledged to work with CIMSPA to produce a new workforce strategy by
Sport England’s funding to SkillsActive – the owner of fitness professional register REPs – has
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has issued a defiant rebuttal to online rumours that
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has won a
Work to improve physical activity sector apprenticeships through the Trailblazer initiative has made another leap
The physical activity sector needs to put co-operation above self-interest if it is to avoid
A new Diploma in Health, Fitness and Sales from Premier Training International (PTI) aims to
More than two thirds of the UK fitness sector’s workforce is female, according to the
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Awarding organisation Active IQ recently gathered physical activity sector employers, training providers and representatives from
Physical activity sector skills bodies will meet in the coming weeks to discuss the future
Sport England has given a boost to grassroots sport with £12m being awarded to specialist
The owner of Sports Leisure Management (SLM) has acquired wellness intervention provider Weight Management Centre
Hair and Beauty Industry Authority (Habia) has appointed Gill Morris to the newly created position
Hair and beauty apprenticeships that ensure trainees are ‘salon-ready’ when they qualify have been given
Keiser UK has appointed Neil Troutman as new master instructor, tasked with building a team
SkillsActive has launched a new Quality Training Portal (QTP) – an online resource featuring thousands
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed a
SkillsActive has launched its Register of Personal Development Practitioners in Sport (RPDPS) to help athletes
The International Confederation of Registers of Exercise Professionals has appointed Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) the
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has expressed its dissatisfaction and distrust
The government has revealed radical new plans in a shake up of the way apprenticeships
SkillsActive has welcomed the positive results shown in a recent government report on sport and
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for active leisure, learning and wellbeing has announced a partnership
SkillsActive and the Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA) have teamed up to launch a
Sector skills body Habia has developed a new qualification in health and safety to help
The Register of Aquatic Professionals (RAPs) has officially been launched into its pilot phase. Owned
The Compass Association (TCA), a new industry body looking to support and promote physical activity
SkillsActive and ukactive have launched a survey to determine what employers want for training solutions,
The Habia Skills Academy is to develop a professional register for the spa, nails and
Sport England has given sector skills council SkillsActive a £350,000 grant as part of efforts
Image: The single qualification framework is set to come into force in 2014 SkillsActive has
Image: Rowley is also a Sport England board member SkillsActive, the sector skills council for
Image: The scheme looks to improve skills in fitness SkillsActive has launched its new ActiveAmbition
Image: Ian Taylor is the new SkillsActive CEO Ian Taylor, a two-time Olympic field hockey
Sector skills council SkillsActive has announced that it has secured funding to continue the delivery
A new Employer Ownership Fund has been launched in order to give employers direct access
12,300
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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 
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HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Letters
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

SkillsActive news

The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has introduced a new points system to record Continuing
Fitness and leisure qualification body Active IQ has strengthened its team with the addition of
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has been taken over by Sports Coach UK “in
CIMSPA, the professional body for the UK sport and physical activity sector, has kicked off
Sport England has pledged to work with CIMSPA to produce a new workforce strategy by
Sport England’s funding to SkillsActive – the owner of fitness professional register REPs – has
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has issued a defiant rebuttal to online rumours that
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has won a
Work to improve physical activity sector apprenticeships through the Trailblazer initiative has made another leap
The physical activity sector needs to put co-operation above self-interest if it is to avoid
A new Diploma in Health, Fitness and Sales from Premier Training International (PTI) aims to
More than two thirds of the UK fitness sector’s workforce is female, according to the
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Awarding organisation Active IQ recently gathered physical activity sector employers, training providers and representatives from
Physical activity sector skills bodies will meet in the coming weeks to discuss the future
Sport England has given a boost to grassroots sport with £12m being awarded to specialist
The owner of Sports Leisure Management (SLM) has acquired wellness intervention provider Weight Management Centre
Hair and Beauty Industry Authority (Habia) has appointed Gill Morris to the newly created position
Hair and beauty apprenticeships that ensure trainees are ‘salon-ready’ when they qualify have been given
Keiser UK has appointed Neil Troutman as new master instructor, tasked with building a team
SkillsActive has launched a new Quality Training Portal (QTP) – an online resource featuring thousands
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed a
SkillsActive has launched its Register of Personal Development Practitioners in Sport (RPDPS) to help athletes
The International Confederation of Registers of Exercise Professionals has appointed Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) the
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has expressed its dissatisfaction and distrust
The government has revealed radical new plans in a shake up of the way apprenticeships
SkillsActive has welcomed the positive results shown in a recent government report on sport and
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for active leisure, learning and wellbeing has announced a partnership
SkillsActive and the Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA) have teamed up to launch a
Sector skills body Habia has developed a new qualification in health and safety to help
The Register of Aquatic Professionals (RAPs) has officially been launched into its pilot phase. Owned
The Compass Association (TCA), a new industry body looking to support and promote physical activity
SkillsActive and ukactive have launched a survey to determine what employers want for training solutions,
The Habia Skills Academy is to develop a professional register for the spa, nails and
Sport England has given sector skills council SkillsActive a £350,000 grant as part of efforts
Image: The single qualification framework is set to come into force in 2014 SkillsActive has
Image: Rowley is also a Sport England board member SkillsActive, the sector skills council for
Image: The scheme looks to improve skills in fitness SkillsActive has launched its new ActiveAmbition
Image: Ian Taylor is the new SkillsActive CEO Ian Taylor, a two-time Olympic field hockey
Sector skills council SkillsActive has announced that it has secured funding to continue the delivery
A new Employer Ownership Fund has been launched in order to give employers direct access
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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