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campaigners news

The UK government is to invest £338m in transforming active travel through infrastructure upgrades, changes
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
The government has confirmed that the £320m Physical Education and Sport Premium will be made
Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen FC has secured the legal go-ahead for its plans to
SeaWorld says that the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) criminal investigation into its response to
Merlin chief executive Nick Varney has reiterated the company's stance on cetacean captivity, as it
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched the draft of his first London Plan
SeaWorld is being investigated by two US federal agencies looking into public statements by executives
Renzo Piano’s controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development in London looks set to go ahead, with the
Too many visual renderings of future architectural projects “do not correspond at all to the
For his latest grandiose Southeast Asian resort project, designer Bill Bensley has taken his inspiration
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
Plans to build a landmark new home for the Nobel Center in Stockholm’s historic inner
Controversial plans for a road tunnel near Stonehenge have been finalised, with campaigners opposing the
Leisure operator Everyone Active has been recognised at an awards ceremony for its work in
Planning permission has been granted for London's controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development designed by architect Renzo
The director of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), Patrik Schumacher, has come under mounting pressure for
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) plans to convert a Grade II listed library into a gym
Experts and campaign groups have poured scorn on the government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, describing it
David Chipperfield Architects have presented the schematic design for the new Nobel Center in Stockholm
Stockholm City Council has approved David Chipperfield’s controversial design for a permanent home and museum
An inquest has found that the 96 Liverpool fans who died during the 1989 Hillsborough
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a surprise £520m levy on sugary drinks
Jean Nouvel’s long-running bid to renovate and expand Geneva’s Museum of Art and History has
A petition has been launched to restore Miami’s famous Marine Stadium to its former glory.
A new association has been launched with a mission to unify campaigners working to protect
ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson led a campaign launch in London's Parliament Square this morning
Chinese developers are considering turning green land near Dandenong, Victoria, into a 43-hectare theme park,
South Africa’s tourism body has launched a new Gandhi-inspired tourism drive, highlighting 13 attractions that
Skateboarders in London’s South Bank Undercroft have won their 17-month battle to keep the space
An influential new report from a British think tank has given further support to the
More than £4m ($6.7m, €5m) has been reserved by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to
An application to list Bristol Rovers stadium in Horfield as a war memorial has been
A large proportion of audiences say booking fees for concert and theatre tickets are far
Tesco is installing face-scanning technology at its petrol stations which can target specific advertising based
Plans to redevelop a 19th century estate to become a hotel, golf course and spa
Stocksbridge Leisure Centre in South Yorkshire, has been given a reprieve after an agreement was
An £8.5m (US$12.85m, €9.89m) pool complex in Oxford that was originally scheduled to open last
Oldham Council has approved leisure plans that will see the town lose its diving facilities
Olympic star Tom Daley has backed a petition calling on Oldham Council to reconsider plans
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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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Physique 57 is poised for synergystic collaborations with new partners around the world
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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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Letters
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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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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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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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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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Recovery
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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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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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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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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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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.
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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.
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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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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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campaigners news

The UK government is to invest £338m in transforming active travel through infrastructure upgrades, changes
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
The government has confirmed that the £320m Physical Education and Sport Premium will be made
Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen FC has secured the legal go-ahead for its plans to
SeaWorld says that the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) criminal investigation into its response to
Merlin chief executive Nick Varney has reiterated the company's stance on cetacean captivity, as it
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched the draft of his first London Plan
SeaWorld is being investigated by two US federal agencies looking into public statements by executives
Renzo Piano’s controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development in London looks set to go ahead, with the
Too many visual renderings of future architectural projects “do not correspond at all to the
For his latest grandiose Southeast Asian resort project, designer Bill Bensley has taken his inspiration
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
Plans to build a landmark new home for the Nobel Center in Stockholm’s historic inner
Controversial plans for a road tunnel near Stonehenge have been finalised, with campaigners opposing the
Leisure operator Everyone Active has been recognised at an awards ceremony for its work in
Planning permission has been granted for London's controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development designed by architect Renzo
The director of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), Patrik Schumacher, has come under mounting pressure for
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) plans to convert a Grade II listed library into a gym
Experts and campaign groups have poured scorn on the government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, describing it
David Chipperfield Architects have presented the schematic design for the new Nobel Center in Stockholm
Stockholm City Council has approved David Chipperfield’s controversial design for a permanent home and museum
An inquest has found that the 96 Liverpool fans who died during the 1989 Hillsborough
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a surprise £520m levy on sugary drinks
Jean Nouvel’s long-running bid to renovate and expand Geneva’s Museum of Art and History has
A petition has been launched to restore Miami’s famous Marine Stadium to its former glory.
A new association has been launched with a mission to unify campaigners working to protect
ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson led a campaign launch in London's Parliament Square this morning
Chinese developers are considering turning green land near Dandenong, Victoria, into a 43-hectare theme park,
South Africa’s tourism body has launched a new Gandhi-inspired tourism drive, highlighting 13 attractions that
Skateboarders in London’s South Bank Undercroft have won their 17-month battle to keep the space
An influential new report from a British think tank has given further support to the
More than £4m ($6.7m, €5m) has been reserved by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to
An application to list Bristol Rovers stadium in Horfield as a war memorial has been
A large proportion of audiences say booking fees for concert and theatre tickets are far
Tesco is installing face-scanning technology at its petrol stations which can target specific advertising based
Plans to redevelop a 19th century estate to become a hotel, golf course and spa
Stocksbridge Leisure Centre in South Yorkshire, has been given a reprieve after an agreement was
An £8.5m (US$12.85m, €9.89m) pool complex in Oxford that was originally scheduled to open last
Oldham Council has approved leisure plans that will see the town lose its diving facilities
Olympic star Tom Daley has backed a petition calling on Oldham Council to reconsider plans
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No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: 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: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: 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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