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Welsh Assembly news

A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Leisure centres and stadiums are being transformed into emergency hospital wards in Wales, as part
Welsh schoolchildren will be offered at least two hours of physical education each week, after
An inquiry into physical activity levels among children and young people in Wales has been
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has thrown her weight behind a Welsh bid for the 2026 Commonwealth
Plaid Cymru will launch an ambitious bid to bring the Commonwealth Games and Tour de
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
The Welsh Conservative Party has sent a formal letter to sports minister Tracey Crouch to
The Welsh government has given the green light for a £315m motor racing development, which
Arts Council England (ACE) and the BBC have confirmed the 53 successful applicants who will
The National Botanic Garden of Wales has secured an additional GBP150,000 worth of public funding
Cardiff's Sherman Cymru has opened its doors to the public for the first time in
Members of Cardiff Council's executive have approved revised plans for the redevelopment of Eastern Leisure
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Members of the public have been given the opportunity to comment on initial plans for
Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones has helped launch a national roll-out of a scheme that
Nine heritage projects across Wales have been awarded a share of £2.4m from the Welsh
A path providing a continuous 870-mile (1,400km) walking route around the entire coast of Wales,
Moto GP and World Touring Car Championship events could be held in South Wales after
The College Ystrad Mynach has revealed plans for the development of a new £20m leisure
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Welsh Assembly Government has announced that £1m is to be shared by a number
Plans to revamp Cardiff's Eastern Leisure Centre are to be reviewed after the local authority
Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is to close to the public from 30 October ahead
A special event has taken place to celebrate the reopening of Colwyn Bay's new-look Theatr
Conwy Council has confirmed that its new centre of excellence for culture, leisure and sport
National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Wales are to receive a
Forestry Commission Wales (FCW) has confirmed plans to transform Newborough Forest on Anglesey, North Wales,
A major £10m restoration plan for Cardigan Castle, west Wales, is set to get underway
Branding and design agency M Worldwide and fit out contractor Datum Contracts have been appointed
Welsh environment minister John Griffiths has formally unveiled the latest 5.5-mile (8.9km) of the new
Bedwellty House and Park in Tredegar, South Wales, has officially reopened to the public, following
A planned multi-million pound renovation of Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is one of three
Swansea's historic castle will be opened up to the public for the "first time in
Rhyl's Apollo Cinema has reopened to the public today (15 August) - six months after
A 30ft (9.1m)-high glass bridge allowing visitors to access Alina's Chapel at Oystermouth Castle near
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (BBNPA) has revealed that Julie James, a Welsh Assembly Government-appointed
Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) has backed plans for the development of a new multi-million
Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government's historic environment agency, has confirmed that it is to undertake
Anglesey Aluminium Metal (AAM) has announced that it has joined forces with Land and Lakes
Work has commenced on the demolition of Swansea's historic Vetch Field, which closed in 2005
Cyfartha Castle Museum and Art Gallery in Merthyr Tydfil has officially reopened its doors to
Colwyn Bay's Theatr Colwyn - one of the oldest operating venues of its kind in
12,300
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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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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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
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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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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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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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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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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
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
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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Featured supplier news
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Supplier Showcase
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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
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Cryotherapy
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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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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Welsh Assembly news

A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Leisure centres and stadiums are being transformed into emergency hospital wards in Wales, as part
Welsh schoolchildren will be offered at least two hours of physical education each week, after
An inquiry into physical activity levels among children and young people in Wales has been
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has thrown her weight behind a Welsh bid for the 2026 Commonwealth
Plaid Cymru will launch an ambitious bid to bring the Commonwealth Games and Tour de
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
The Welsh Conservative Party has sent a formal letter to sports minister Tracey Crouch to
The Welsh government has given the green light for a £315m motor racing development, which
Arts Council England (ACE) and the BBC have confirmed the 53 successful applicants who will
The National Botanic Garden of Wales has secured an additional GBP150,000 worth of public funding
Cardiff's Sherman Cymru has opened its doors to the public for the first time in
Members of Cardiff Council's executive have approved revised plans for the redevelopment of Eastern Leisure
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Members of the public have been given the opportunity to comment on initial plans for
Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones has helped launch a national roll-out of a scheme that
Nine heritage projects across Wales have been awarded a share of £2.4m from the Welsh
A path providing a continuous 870-mile (1,400km) walking route around the entire coast of Wales,
Moto GP and World Touring Car Championship events could be held in South Wales after
The College Ystrad Mynach has revealed plans for the development of a new £20m leisure
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Welsh Assembly Government has announced that £1m is to be shared by a number
Plans to revamp Cardiff's Eastern Leisure Centre are to be reviewed after the local authority
Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is to close to the public from 30 October ahead
A special event has taken place to celebrate the reopening of Colwyn Bay's new-look Theatr
Conwy Council has confirmed that its new centre of excellence for culture, leisure and sport
National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Wales are to receive a
Forestry Commission Wales (FCW) has confirmed plans to transform Newborough Forest on Anglesey, North Wales,
A major £10m restoration plan for Cardigan Castle, west Wales, is set to get underway
Branding and design agency M Worldwide and fit out contractor Datum Contracts have been appointed
Welsh environment minister John Griffiths has formally unveiled the latest 5.5-mile (8.9km) of the new
Bedwellty House and Park in Tredegar, South Wales, has officially reopened to the public, following
A planned multi-million pound renovation of Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is one of three
Swansea's historic castle will be opened up to the public for the "first time in
Rhyl's Apollo Cinema has reopened to the public today (15 August) - six months after
A 30ft (9.1m)-high glass bridge allowing visitors to access Alina's Chapel at Oystermouth Castle near
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (BBNPA) has revealed that Julie James, a Welsh Assembly Government-appointed
Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) has backed plans for the development of a new multi-million
Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government's historic environment agency, has confirmed that it is to undertake
Anglesey Aluminium Metal (AAM) has announced that it has joined forces with Land and Lakes
Work has commenced on the demolition of Swansea's historic Vetch Field, which closed in 2005
Cyfartha Castle Museum and Art Gallery in Merthyr Tydfil has officially reopened its doors to
Colwyn Bay's Theatr Colwyn - one of the oldest operating venues of its kind in
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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