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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Sport Wales news

The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
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
How can organisations, including health club and leisure businesses, decarbonise, generate clean energy and harness
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
Fitness instructors, personal trainers, coaches and other self-employed physical activity workers in Wales are being
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Organisers of some of the UK's largest mass participation sports events – including the London
Sport Wales has introduced a new initiative to make training and educational sessions more affordable
A scheme to offer free swimming across Wales has had its budget slashed by £1.5m.
The Welsh sports sector has been valued at £1.142bn (gross value added), out-performing a number
Sport Wales has revealed details of a new funding initiative designed to help people in
Sport Wales has launched a funding initiative called 'A Place for Sport', which will see
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Every £1 invested in sport in Wales creates a return of £2.88, according to a
Sport Wales has appointed the Welsh Sports Association (WSA) to help update and bring its
Welsh schoolchildren will be offered at least two hours of physical education each week, after
NHS Wales benefitted from an estimated cost saving of £295.17m during 2016-17, thanks to physical
Latest figures from Sport Wales show that a "stubborn" gap still exists in sports participation
A new funding initiative looks to encourage and support innovative ideas that help people build
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Sport Wales has named Lawrence Conway as its new permanent chair. Conway, a career civil
Sport Wales has created a new role – head of partnership development – to lead
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has been named as a keynote speaker for the Getting Wales Moving
A StreetGames project in Wales has received a surprise royal assent after it was visited
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
Smaller sports organisations in Northern Ireland will be able to apply for pro bono legal
As part of its strategy to make sure sport “appeals to everyone”, Sport Wales has
Pippa Britton, chair of Disability Sport Wales, has been appointed as vice chair of Sport
A day of mass participation running is being organised by UK Sport and parkrun to
Community groups, sports clubs and businesses have the chance to bid for a portion of
A wide-ranging facilities audit has been launched by Sport Wales in an attempt to improve
Paul Thomas, who was appointed chair of Sport Wales last April, has been sacked by
Parkour will be eligible to bid for government and National Lottery funding after the UK
Sport Wales is launching a bespoke mentoring programme for its performance directors (PDs), to enable
As we reach the final countdown for the Rio 2016 Games, one event we can
The Welsh government is drawing up plans to build more elite sports facilities despite conceding
Sport Wales has devised a three-point plan with a focus on education and awareness to
The Welsh government and quango Sport Wales have published their vision for improving the inclusivity
Strategic leadership and sport inclusion expert Dr Paul Thomas has been appointed as chair of
Stakeholders and members of the public will be able to have their say on the
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Commonwealth gold medallists Jazz Carlin and Frankie Jones are among a
The number of Welsh adults participating in sport at least three times a week has
12,300
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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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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Life lessons
I know what good looks like when we achieve government engagement
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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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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
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
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
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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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
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
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The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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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,
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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
Diary dates

Sport Wales news

The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
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
How can organisations, including health club and leisure businesses, decarbonise, generate clean energy and harness
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
Fitness instructors, personal trainers, coaches and other self-employed physical activity workers in Wales are being
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Organisers of some of the UK's largest mass participation sports events – including the London
Sport Wales has introduced a new initiative to make training and educational sessions more affordable
A scheme to offer free swimming across Wales has had its budget slashed by £1.5m.
The Welsh sports sector has been valued at £1.142bn (gross value added), out-performing a number
Sport Wales has revealed details of a new funding initiative designed to help people in
Sport Wales has launched a funding initiative called 'A Place for Sport', which will see
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Every £1 invested in sport in Wales creates a return of £2.88, according to a
Sport Wales has appointed the Welsh Sports Association (WSA) to help update and bring its
Welsh schoolchildren will be offered at least two hours of physical education each week, after
NHS Wales benefitted from an estimated cost saving of £295.17m during 2016-17, thanks to physical
Latest figures from Sport Wales show that a "stubborn" gap still exists in sports participation
A new funding initiative looks to encourage and support innovative ideas that help people build
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Sport Wales has named Lawrence Conway as its new permanent chair. Conway, a career civil
Sport Wales has created a new role – head of partnership development – to lead
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has been named as a keynote speaker for the Getting Wales Moving
A StreetGames project in Wales has received a surprise royal assent after it was visited
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
Smaller sports organisations in Northern Ireland will be able to apply for pro bono legal
As part of its strategy to make sure sport “appeals to everyone”, Sport Wales has
Pippa Britton, chair of Disability Sport Wales, has been appointed as vice chair of Sport
A day of mass participation running is being organised by UK Sport and parkrun to
Community groups, sports clubs and businesses have the chance to bid for a portion of
A wide-ranging facilities audit has been launched by Sport Wales in an attempt to improve
Paul Thomas, who was appointed chair of Sport Wales last April, has been sacked by
Parkour will be eligible to bid for government and National Lottery funding after the UK
Sport Wales is launching a bespoke mentoring programme for its performance directors (PDs), to enable
As we reach the final countdown for the Rio 2016 Games, one event we can
The Welsh government is drawing up plans to build more elite sports facilities despite conceding
Sport Wales has devised a three-point plan with a focus on education and awareness to
The Welsh government and quango Sport Wales have published their vision for improving the inclusivity
Strategic leadership and sport inclusion expert Dr Paul Thomas has been appointed as chair of
Stakeholders and members of the public will be able to have their say on the
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Commonwealth gold medallists Jazz Carlin and Frankie Jones are among a
The number of Welsh adults participating in sport at least three times a week has
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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