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The Midland news

Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands has secured £5m of National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF)
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, has launched an "immersive overnight wildlife experience",
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The Good Spa Guide (GSG), in association with ESPA Skincare, recently revealed the winners of
Leisure operator Everyone Active has secured management deals for 11 new sites. The new contracts
The University of Warwick has released an in-depth fly-through video of its soon-to-be-completed sports and
Winners of this year's Good Spa Guide Awards were announced last night (13 November) at
The Spa at the Midland in Manchester, UK, has named Rebecca Holmes as its new
The Spa at The Midland, in Manchester, UK, has launched a series of guided meditation
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Orangetheory Fitness will open its first out-of-London UK studio in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in December.
Membership-based massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) has continued its UK growth after signing a
VisitEngland has named 11 regional tourism projects which will each receive up to £250,000 of
Equipment supplier Matrix Fitness has restructured its sales team and added a trio of senior
University of Warwick will open a multi-million sport and wellness hub in early 2019. The
Hotel management company RBH has named the winners of its 2018 Spa Awards in a
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Serco Leisure has named Simon Pittman as its new national membership sales manager. Pittman, a
Britain’s visitor attractions are set to get a major boost, with investment into the sector
The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA has been named the best UK spa at this
The head of Drayton Manor Theme Park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, has collected an OBE for
A marketing initiative spearheaded by VisitBritain hopes to attract more US and overseas tourists to
The Black Country Living Museum (BCLM) in Dudley has been awarded £9.8m by the Heritage
Australian fitness franchise F45 has sold 50 franchises in the UK with 15 studios expected
David Armstrong – the man who oversaw Wasp Rugby’s acquisition of Coventry’s Ricoh Arena –
“Archaic” town planning laws are blocking fitness businesses from having impactful presences on English high
London continued to dominate the landscape as the UK's leading tourist destination, while an increase
Neil Armitage has been chosen ahead of several dozen applicants to lead Archery GB through
London-based EF Medispa has moved into the franchise business after opening its most recent Bristol,
John Orna-Ornstein, director of museums and southwest for Arts Council England (ACE), has spoken about
Birmingham has been encouraged to mount a bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games by Prime
A Steering Group has been established to make Coventry one of the “leading cities in
World renowned strength coach Charles R Poliquin – who is known for coaching Olympic and
FitPro has unveiled a revised programme of educational events for fitness professionals in 2016, taking
Wasps Rugby Club is gearing up for further expansion following its acquisition of the Ricoh
Skincare brand Elemis has opened the Birmingham Academy of Excellence in the Midlands city. The
Winners for the UK’s Best Spas were announced on Tuesday at a gala dinner at
A former pub in Retford, Nottinghamshire, has swapped pints for pull-ups as part of its
i-motion is set to open its second gym in January 2016, with plans to follow
12,300
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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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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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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
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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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Everyone's talking about
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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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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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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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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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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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The Midland news

Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands has secured £5m of National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF)
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
The growth of budget health club chain JD Gyms has been accelerated by "at least
West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, has launched an "immersive overnight wildlife experience",
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The Good Spa Guide (GSG), in association with ESPA Skincare, recently revealed the winners of
Leisure operator Everyone Active has secured management deals for 11 new sites. The new contracts
The University of Warwick has released an in-depth fly-through video of its soon-to-be-completed sports and
Winners of this year's Good Spa Guide Awards were announced last night (13 November) at
The Spa at the Midland in Manchester, UK, has named Rebecca Holmes as its new
The Spa at The Midland, in Manchester, UK, has launched a series of guided meditation
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Orangetheory Fitness will open its first out-of-London UK studio in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in December.
Membership-based massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) has continued its UK growth after signing a
VisitEngland has named 11 regional tourism projects which will each receive up to £250,000 of
Equipment supplier Matrix Fitness has restructured its sales team and added a trio of senior
University of Warwick will open a multi-million sport and wellness hub in early 2019. The
Hotel management company RBH has named the winners of its 2018 Spa Awards in a
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Serco Leisure has named Simon Pittman as its new national membership sales manager. Pittman, a
Britain’s visitor attractions are set to get a major boost, with investment into the sector
The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA has been named the best UK spa at this
The head of Drayton Manor Theme Park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, has collected an OBE for
A marketing initiative spearheaded by VisitBritain hopes to attract more US and overseas tourists to
The Black Country Living Museum (BCLM) in Dudley has been awarded £9.8m by the Heritage
Australian fitness franchise F45 has sold 50 franchises in the UK with 15 studios expected
David Armstrong – the man who oversaw Wasp Rugby’s acquisition of Coventry’s Ricoh Arena –
“Archaic” town planning laws are blocking fitness businesses from having impactful presences on English high
London continued to dominate the landscape as the UK's leading tourist destination, while an increase
Neil Armitage has been chosen ahead of several dozen applicants to lead Archery GB through
London-based EF Medispa has moved into the franchise business after opening its most recent Bristol,
John Orna-Ornstein, director of museums and southwest for Arts Council England (ACE), has spoken about
Birmingham has been encouraged to mount a bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games by Prime
A Steering Group has been established to make Coventry one of the “leading cities in
World renowned strength coach Charles R Poliquin – who is known for coaching Olympic and
FitPro has unveiled a revised programme of educational events for fitness professionals in 2016, taking
Wasps Rugby Club is gearing up for further expansion following its acquisition of the Ricoh
Skincare brand Elemis has opened the Birmingham Academy of Excellence in the Midlands city. The
Winners for the UK’s Best Spas were announced on Tuesday at a gala dinner at
A former pub in Retford, Nottinghamshire, has swapped pints for pull-ups as part of its
i-motion is set to open its second gym in January 2016, with plans to follow
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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