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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Sport England news

The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power-assisted exercise studios and
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
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
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
The Digital Marketing HUb (DMH) is a CIMSPA initiative, which has secured an additional grant
A recent OnePoll survey on behalf of The Gym Group (TGG) has found one in
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
St Albans City and District Council has signed a ten-year deal with Sport and Leisure
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
A £22m refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre has been given the go ahead by Trafford
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in
At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
Establishing new data and insight services and strengthening relationships with both government and the NHS
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
Sport England and UK Active have signed a five-year partnership agreement which will see the
How can organisations, including health club and leisure businesses, decarbonise, generate clean energy and harness
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
The physical activity sector will have an essential role to play in delivering the UK
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
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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Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
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Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
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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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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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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Sport England news

The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power-assisted exercise studios and
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
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
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
The Digital Marketing HUb (DMH) is a CIMSPA initiative, which has secured an additional grant
A recent OnePoll survey on behalf of The Gym Group (TGG) has found one in
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
St Albans City and District Council has signed a ten-year deal with Sport and Leisure
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
A £22m refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre has been given the go ahead by Trafford
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in
At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
Establishing new data and insight services and strengthening relationships with both government and the NHS
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
Sport England and UK Active have signed a five-year partnership agreement which will see the
How can organisations, including health club and leisure businesses, decarbonise, generate clean energy and harness
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
The physical activity sector will have an essential role to play in delivering the UK
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
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: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
Company profile: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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