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leisure services news

Consultancy and change architects, Miova, have welcomed industry veteran Mark Tweedie on board. Tweedie had
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
Councils in the UK will benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds of extra revenue
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
The charitable trust, ANGUSalive, which provides culture, sport and leisure services for the county of
As global leaders meet for the COP26 climate summit, local authorities across England are partnering
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality industries
Harrogate Borough Council has launched a community health and wellbeing company to manage its portfolio
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
One in three councils in England are expecting to close at least one of their
Wigan Council in the UK will take back the management of all its leisure centres
A significant proportion of leisure facilities in England have not reopened since lockdown measures were
The UK's industry's leading trade associations have united to call for a major review of
The physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Falkirk Community Trust has launched an immersive indoor cycling studio as part of a £1.2m
Nearly three in four (71 per cent) local authority chiefs expect the UK's exit from
Construction work is finally set to begin on the Chiltern Lifestyle Centre in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.
A £20m leisure hub, designed to bring a number of services under one roof, has
Construction work on a new £20m leisure centre in Berwick, Northumberland, is set to begin
There is nothing new in facility operators reconfiguring underused sports courts as gyms and exercise
Procurement practices are driving a race to the bottom in the delivery of public leisure
A new £15m (US$19.5m, €17.3m) waterpark has opened its doors to the public in Rhyl,
Social enterprise Mytime Active has signed a 40-year deal to run 12 leisure facilities in
Leisure operators Fusion Lifestyle and Active Life have committed to investing £11.5m in improving facilities
Detailed plans have been revealed for a "cutting-edge" leisure centre at the heart of the
Construction has begun on a £33m leisure centre and swimming pool at Braywick Park in
In response to the continued growth and success of Alliance Leisure’s client support services, the
Active Northumberland has appointed Mark Tweedie – former chief executive of Active Tameside – as
Leisure operator Everyone Active has been awarded two 10-year contracts to deliver services on behalf
Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) has selected Legend Club Management Systems as its
Wates Construction has won the contract to build a new £33m leisure centre and swimming
ANGUSalive, the culture, sport and leisure trust for the county of Angus, is working with
Blackburn with Darwen Council has gone live with a single, integrated leisure management solution from
The Kent-based operator of world-class cycling facilities and fitness services has undertaken a website and
Dr Steve Mann has been appointed to the newly created position of head of healthy
Pools, gyms, golf clubs and sports facilities across Edinburgh face an uncertain future following proposals
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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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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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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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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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
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: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: TMS announces new Leisure Essentials line up
In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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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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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
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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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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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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leisure services news

Consultancy and change architects, Miova, have welcomed industry veteran Mark Tweedie on board. Tweedie had
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
Councils in the UK will benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds of extra revenue
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
The charitable trust, ANGUSalive, which provides culture, sport and leisure services for the county of
As global leaders meet for the COP26 climate summit, local authorities across England are partnering
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality industries
Harrogate Borough Council has launched a community health and wellbeing company to manage its portfolio
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
One in three councils in England are expecting to close at least one of their
Wigan Council in the UK will take back the management of all its leisure centres
A significant proportion of leisure facilities in England have not reopened since lockdown measures were
The UK's industry's leading trade associations have united to call for a major review of
The physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Falkirk Community Trust has launched an immersive indoor cycling studio as part of a £1.2m
Nearly three in four (71 per cent) local authority chiefs expect the UK's exit from
Construction work is finally set to begin on the Chiltern Lifestyle Centre in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.
A £20m leisure hub, designed to bring a number of services under one roof, has
Construction work on a new £20m leisure centre in Berwick, Northumberland, is set to begin
There is nothing new in facility operators reconfiguring underused sports courts as gyms and exercise
Procurement practices are driving a race to the bottom in the delivery of public leisure
A new £15m (US$19.5m, €17.3m) waterpark has opened its doors to the public in Rhyl,
Social enterprise Mytime Active has signed a 40-year deal to run 12 leisure facilities in
Leisure operators Fusion Lifestyle and Active Life have committed to investing £11.5m in improving facilities
Detailed plans have been revealed for a "cutting-edge" leisure centre at the heart of the
Construction has begun on a £33m leisure centre and swimming pool at Braywick Park in
In response to the continued growth and success of Alliance Leisure’s client support services, the
Active Northumberland has appointed Mark Tweedie – former chief executive of Active Tameside – as
Leisure operator Everyone Active has been awarded two 10-year contracts to deliver services on behalf
Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) has selected Legend Club Management Systems as its
Wates Construction has won the contract to build a new £33m leisure centre and swimming
ANGUSalive, the culture, sport and leisure trust for the county of Angus, is working with
Blackburn with Darwen Council has gone live with a single, integrated leisure management solution from
The Kent-based operator of world-class cycling facilities and fitness services has undertaken a website and
Dr Steve Mann has been appointed to the newly created position of head of healthy
Pools, gyms, golf clubs and sports facilities across Edinburgh face an uncertain future following proposals
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
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: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: TMS announces new Leisure Essentials line up
In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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