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lifestyle fitness news

The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Speedflex, the fitness concept known for delivering HIIT Without The Hurt, has announced a number
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group is bringing its John Reed brand of health clubs to the
Lifestyle Fitness and V1BE are partnering to open a new, £1m health club in Manchester.
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 Gym Group saw revenues jump by 36 per cent to £58.3m during the first
The Gym Group has posted record revenues and profits as it strengthens its position in
The Gym Group has increased its share of the budget gym sector by opening two-thirds
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold his flagship budget gym in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, to
Low-cost fitness operator The Gym Group today announced it has acquired 18 gyms from fellow
Fusion Lifestyle has transformed a disused basement underneath a swimming pool in Southgate to create
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
World renowned strength coach Charles R Poliquin – who is known for coaching Olympic and
A new £44m complex combining Consett Academy with a new leisure centre which will be
DNA profiling is to be made available to anyone in the UK courtesy of a
Moving tributes have been paid to Lifestyle Fitness chair and founder Baron Carl Gripenstedt, who
An industry-wide coalition of physical activity advocates is urging Britons to lace up their trainers
Finalists for the new-look 2014 Flame Awards were announced yesterday afternoon by ukactive CEO David
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Lifestyle Fitness low cost clubs and Escape Fitness teamed up to give its new Wembley
Intensiti, a new brand of premium MMA gyms and facilities, is set to open its
East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) has unveiled plans to refurbish local leisure facilities with the
A swimming pool in Penarth, South Wales, which was closed on 14 September due to
A recent revamp of the soft play activity area at Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn
Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire is set to unveil seven new
A new £30,000 mobile dance project has been launched by sports trust Carlisle Leisure. Funded
The new leisure centre at Freeman’s Place, Durham, has opened to the public. The £12.5m
Health and fitness group Competition Line has completed the first phase of a £2.2m revamp
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has launched a sports foundation carrying his name in the
Birtley Leisure Centre in Gateshead is undergoing a £1.5m redevelopment. Upgrades to the facilities will
A Florida-based health club chain is offering teenagers between 12 and 17 years old a
Fitness facilities in Sedgefield are set to undergo massive refurbishment as part of a deal
Florida-based Lifestyle Family Fitness has secured $8m (£4.3m) to fund further expansion. The company has
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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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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Editor's letter
This is an opportunity for us to shine in the eyes of consumers by going above and beyond in creating excellent contracts
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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
HCM magazine
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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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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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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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
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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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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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.
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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.
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
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
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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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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
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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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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lifestyle fitness news

The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Speedflex, the fitness concept known for delivering HIIT Without The Hurt, has announced a number
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Lifestyle Fitness and boutique class studio operator, V1BE, announced their second partnership in the summer
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group is bringing its John Reed brand of health clubs to the
Lifestyle Fitness and V1BE are partnering to open a new, £1m health club in Manchester.
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 Gym Group saw revenues jump by 36 per cent to £58.3m during the first
The Gym Group has posted record revenues and profits as it strengthens its position in
The Gym Group has increased its share of the budget gym sector by opening two-thirds
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold his flagship budget gym in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, to
Low-cost fitness operator The Gym Group today announced it has acquired 18 gyms from fellow
Fusion Lifestyle has transformed a disused basement underneath a swimming pool in Southgate to create
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
World renowned strength coach Charles R Poliquin – who is known for coaching Olympic and
A new £44m complex combining Consett Academy with a new leisure centre which will be
DNA profiling is to be made available to anyone in the UK courtesy of a
Moving tributes have been paid to Lifestyle Fitness chair and founder Baron Carl Gripenstedt, who
An industry-wide coalition of physical activity advocates is urging Britons to lace up their trainers
Finalists for the new-look 2014 Flame Awards were announced yesterday afternoon by ukactive CEO David
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Lifestyle Fitness low cost clubs and Escape Fitness teamed up to give its new Wembley
Intensiti, a new brand of premium MMA gyms and facilities, is set to open its
East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) has unveiled plans to refurbish local leisure facilities with the
A swimming pool in Penarth, South Wales, which was closed on 14 September due to
A recent revamp of the soft play activity area at Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn
Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire is set to unveil seven new
A new £30,000 mobile dance project has been launched by sports trust Carlisle Leisure. Funded
The new leisure centre at Freeman’s Place, Durham, has opened to the public. The £12.5m
Health and fitness group Competition Line has completed the first phase of a £2.2m revamp
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has launched a sports foundation carrying his name in the
Birtley Leisure Centre in Gateshead is undergoing a £1.5m redevelopment. Upgrades to the facilities will
A Florida-based health club chain is offering teenagers between 12 and 17 years old a
Fitness facilities in Sedgefield are set to undergo massive refurbishment as part of a deal
Florida-based Lifestyle Family Fitness has secured $8m (£4.3m) to fund further expansion. The company has
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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