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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

exercise professional news

The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Launching a career as a personal trainer can be incredibly rewarding for those passionate about
Embarking on a career in personal training can be a fulfilling path for those passionate
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
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 Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
Boutique operator 1Rebel has launched its first 1Rebel Labs Studio at its club in Holborn.
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched a new course called Taking Action with
Wyre Council in Lancashire has revealed plans to begin charging PTs and fitness instructors for
EuropeActive and ukactive have today (3 February) secured a new partnership agreement which will see
Industry body EuropeActive has published a sectoral manifesto which outlines the aims and objectives of
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Integrative health resort, Chiva-Som in Hua Hin, Thailand, is growing its Online Wellness Service offering
Althought local lockdowns are impacting gyms in Melbourne and also the state of Victoria, most
A new safety guide, aimed at exercise professionals returning to work at fitness facilities after
Sport England and ukactive have teamed up to launch a series of online workouts to
Luxury Thai wellness resort Group Chiva-Som is combatting widespread anxiety and social isolation during lockdown
Technogym has announced a new initiative designed to find the stars of the future. The
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The US government has passed a motion that will see gig workers, independent contractors and
American Council on Exercise (ACE) has urged US policymakers to not leave the fitness sector's
CIMSPA and UK Coaching have signed a deal to combine the Register of Exercise Professionals
EuropeActive has held its latest International Standards Meeting (ISM) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The theme for
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and Future Fit Training have signed a strategic
Sport England has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Society to produce a dementia-friendly sport and physical
Reebok and online training platform GymCube have announced a new partnership with the Register of
Health secretary Matt Hancock has revealed a new preventative vision for the NHS, which includes
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has introduced a new points system to record Continuing
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has launched a new degree aimed at helping exercise professionals "change
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed four
Having GPs based in gyms and health clubs – where they could work together with
A six-week exercise programme to help relieve pain for people with arthritis will be tested
The physical activity sector’s best performers in workforce development were announced last night (30 November)
Around 35 per cent of European fitness operators believe PTs are not trained with the
A third of fitness professionals are considering or have considered leaving the physical activity sector,
Failure to get older adults active could prove “catastrophic” for the health service and society,
UK exercise professionals who are members of CIMSPA have more freedom to work across Europe,
British Rowing is taking its masterclasses around the country following increasing demand from fitness professionals
A health programme that prescribes exercise as medicine has helped more than 1,700 patients in
MyZone has appointed Gemma Bonnett as its global director of marketing – a position newly
Exercise equipment manufacturer Cybex has launched its 2017 UK Seminar Programme, a series of 12
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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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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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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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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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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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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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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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exercise professional news

The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Launching a career as a personal trainer can be incredibly rewarding for those passionate about
Embarking on a career in personal training can be a fulfilling path for those passionate
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
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 Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
Boutique operator 1Rebel has launched its first 1Rebel Labs Studio at its club in Holborn.
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched a new course called Taking Action with
Wyre Council in Lancashire has revealed plans to begin charging PTs and fitness instructors for
EuropeActive and ukactive have today (3 February) secured a new partnership agreement which will see
Industry body EuropeActive has published a sectoral manifesto which outlines the aims and objectives of
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Integrative health resort, Chiva-Som in Hua Hin, Thailand, is growing its Online Wellness Service offering
Althought local lockdowns are impacting gyms in Melbourne and also the state of Victoria, most
A new safety guide, aimed at exercise professionals returning to work at fitness facilities after
Sport England and ukactive have teamed up to launch a series of online workouts to
Luxury Thai wellness resort Group Chiva-Som is combatting widespread anxiety and social isolation during lockdown
Technogym has announced a new initiative designed to find the stars of the future. The
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The US government has passed a motion that will see gig workers, independent contractors and
American Council on Exercise (ACE) has urged US policymakers to not leave the fitness sector's
CIMSPA and UK Coaching have signed a deal to combine the Register of Exercise Professionals
EuropeActive has held its latest International Standards Meeting (ISM) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The theme for
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and Future Fit Training have signed a strategic
Sport England has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Society to produce a dementia-friendly sport and physical
Reebok and online training platform GymCube have announced a new partnership with the Register of
Health secretary Matt Hancock has revealed a new preventative vision for the NHS, which includes
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has introduced a new points system to record Continuing
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has launched a new degree aimed at helping exercise professionals "change
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed four
Having GPs based in gyms and health clubs – where they could work together with
A six-week exercise programme to help relieve pain for people with arthritis will be tested
The physical activity sector’s best performers in workforce development were announced last night (30 November)
Around 35 per cent of European fitness operators believe PTs are not trained with the
A third of fitness professionals are considering or have considered leaving the physical activity sector,
Failure to get older adults active could prove “catastrophic” for the health service and society,
UK exercise professionals who are members of CIMSPA have more freedom to work across Europe,
British Rowing is taking its masterclasses around the country following increasing demand from fitness professionals
A health programme that prescribes exercise as medicine has helped more than 1,700 patients in
MyZone has appointed Gemma Bonnett as its global director of marketing – a position newly
Exercise equipment manufacturer Cybex has launched its 2017 UK Seminar Programme, a series of 12
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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