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approves news

A £22m refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre has been given the go ahead by Trafford
Trafford Council has given the green light to a £47m development plan which will see
English Premier League football club Crystal Palace has been given the green light to build
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially approved plans to transform Paris into an Olympic
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has given Chelsea FC the green light to build
Leeds City Council has approved planning officers’ recommendations to go ahead with the redevelopment of
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Councillors at Warwick District Council have agreed plans to invest £14.5million on revamping two of
The City of Helsinki has prepared a new funding proposal for establishing a Guggenheim museum
Toronto will consider a bid to host the 2025 Expo, with consultants putting the cost
AFC Wimbledon has finally been given the all clear to press ahead with its new
The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, is one step closer to a US$49m (€43.4m,
Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment has approved plans for a VND1tn (US$44.6m, €39.6m, £34.3m)
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Disney and property developer Wincome Group will receive a combined US$550m (€493.5m, £411.3m) tax break
The Goddard Group and Moschanko Investment Group have been given the go-ahead by Russian President
The world’s first fully air conditioned stadium has been given the go ahead by the
The move to bring a second Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise to Los Angeles has
The corruption crisis engulfing FIFA has hit the beleaguered organisation in the pocket, with its
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has confirmed that its proposed new stadium has received approval from
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Los Angeles City Council has approved a memorandum of understanding with the 2024 Olympic bid
The Pakistani government has approved plans to redevelop and modernise facilities and operations at Lahore
Louisville City FC has commissioned a feasibility study for the construction of a football-specific stadium
Maximum presidential terms limits, a new governance structure and financial transparency are among the reforms
Development of the Thomas Heatherwick-designed Garden Bridge in London is set to continue after a
The Canadian government has approved the sale of Cirque du Soleil to a consortium led
Puy du Fou is bringing its unique style of grandiose live entertainment to the UK
Colorado-based architectural firm Fentress have revealed final plans for the US$150m (€138m, £99m) renovation and
Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning Council (UPC) has approved plans for several new major developments in
A proposed US$100m-plus (€93m, £66m) resort and spa in Rancho Mirage, California, has received approval
London mayor Boris Johnson has finally approved planning permission for Thomas Heatherwick’s controversial Garden Bridge.
Thomas Heatherwick and Joanna Lumley’s controversial Garden Bridge over London’s River Thames has won planning
Plans for a 20,500sq m (220,000sq ft) theme park called Majhe Jag (My World) to
The French Polynesian government has approved plans for a hotel and resort complex on the
The proposed £8m redevelopment of Earls Court in London has been given the go ahead
A planning application for a competition pool and ice rink in the borough of Havering
Plans to transform part of East Manchester with new sports and community facilities have been
Oldham Council has approved leisure plans that will see the town lose its diving facilities
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has approved plans for an £8.7m leisure, community and youth
Dudley Council has approved plans for three attractions at Castle Hill submitted for planning permission
Australia’s Queensland state government has approved an AU$600m (US$617m, 472m euro, £408m) resort for Great
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (THFC) has moved closer to transforming its White Hart Lane ground,
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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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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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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Specifier
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Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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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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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Life lessons
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
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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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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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
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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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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
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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
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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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
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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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We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Featured supplier news
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
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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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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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approves news

A £22m refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre has been given the go ahead by Trafford
Trafford Council has given the green light to a £47m development plan which will see
English Premier League football club Crystal Palace has been given the green light to build
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially approved plans to transform Paris into an Olympic
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has given Chelsea FC the green light to build
Leeds City Council has approved planning officers’ recommendations to go ahead with the redevelopment of
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Councillors at Warwick District Council have agreed plans to invest £14.5million on revamping two of
The City of Helsinki has prepared a new funding proposal for establishing a Guggenheim museum
Toronto will consider a bid to host the 2025 Expo, with consultants putting the cost
AFC Wimbledon has finally been given the all clear to press ahead with its new
The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, is one step closer to a US$49m (€43.4m,
Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment has approved plans for a VND1tn (US$44.6m, €39.6m, £34.3m)
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Disney and property developer Wincome Group will receive a combined US$550m (€493.5m, £411.3m) tax break
The Goddard Group and Moschanko Investment Group have been given the go-ahead by Russian President
The world’s first fully air conditioned stadium has been given the go ahead by the
The move to bring a second Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise to Los Angeles has
The corruption crisis engulfing FIFA has hit the beleaguered organisation in the pocket, with its
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has confirmed that its proposed new stadium has received approval from
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Los Angeles City Council has approved a memorandum of understanding with the 2024 Olympic bid
The Pakistani government has approved plans to redevelop and modernise facilities and operations at Lahore
Louisville City FC has commissioned a feasibility study for the construction of a football-specific stadium
Maximum presidential terms limits, a new governance structure and financial transparency are among the reforms
Development of the Thomas Heatherwick-designed Garden Bridge in London is set to continue after a
The Canadian government has approved the sale of Cirque du Soleil to a consortium led
Puy du Fou is bringing its unique style of grandiose live entertainment to the UK
Colorado-based architectural firm Fentress have revealed final plans for the US$150m (€138m, £99m) renovation and
Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning Council (UPC) has approved plans for several new major developments in
A proposed US$100m-plus (€93m, £66m) resort and spa in Rancho Mirage, California, has received approval
London mayor Boris Johnson has finally approved planning permission for Thomas Heatherwick’s controversial Garden Bridge.
Thomas Heatherwick and Joanna Lumley’s controversial Garden Bridge over London’s River Thames has won planning
Plans for a 20,500sq m (220,000sq ft) theme park called Majhe Jag (My World) to
The French Polynesian government has approved plans for a hotel and resort complex on the
The proposed £8m redevelopment of Earls Court in London has been given the go ahead
A planning application for a competition pool and ice rink in the borough of Havering
Plans to transform part of East Manchester with new sports and community facilities have been
Oldham Council has approved leisure plans that will see the town lose its diving facilities
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has approved plans for an £8.7m leisure, community and youth
Dudley Council has approved plans for three attractions at Castle Hill submitted for planning permission
Australia’s Queensland state government has approved an AU$600m (US$617m, 472m euro, £408m) resort for Great
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (THFC) has moved closer to transforming its White Hart Lane ground,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
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."
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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