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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

national governing body news

Pentathlon GB has launched a new sub-brand, Penta+, as part of a strategy to modernise
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief Bill Sweeney has said the sport wants to play a
UK Sport has commissioned an independent review into UK Athletics (UKA), as part of what
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has confirmed that he will continue his work as
UK Athletics has appointed Nic Coward as its interim chief executive. Coward is a former
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
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) and Leisure Opportunities have extended their strategic partnership. The extension
Online fitness company LRG Fitness has launched a new on-demand service. LRG On Demand will
A push to get millions of more people to hit the pool in the UK
England Netball has published its new Disability Strategy, in which it outlines plans to increase
The new National Tennis Academy at Loughborough University has officially opened its doors to the
Swim England has called on the government and healthcare professionals to "maximise the benefits" of
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Latest figures from Swim England show that 14.2 million adults – 31 per cent of
Swim England has revealed the names of the first inductees into its Swim England Hall
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has appointed Marcus Kingwell, the current
This year's Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool in July, is already providing a legacy
A new campaign is promoting the benefits that swimming can offer to people struggling with
A new directory of group fitness classes – claimed to be the largest of its
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Former international long-distance runner and British Triathlon chief Zara Hyde Peters OBE has been named
More than three quarters (76 per cent) of British Cycling members do not believe that
Group exercise is being presented as a solution to two of society's growing problems –
Basketball England has become the first national governing body of sport to train its staff
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has been working with Active IQ
Tennis Wales has appointed Simon Johnson as its new chief executive. Johnson joins the national
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
The English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has embarked on a project to evaluate the
Representatives of proposed rugby teams based in the Canadian city of Ottawa and New York,
Swim England has called for health professionals to be "more proactive" in prescribing swimming to
Establishing a professional domestic league is cited as being of critical importance to the success
Representatives of Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) are set to meet international governing body World
National governing body Swim England and leisure operator Everyone Active have signed a new partnership
USA Cricket plans to set up a professional T20 cricket league in the country by
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has appointed fitness industry veteran Nigel
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has posted losses of £30.9m for 2017-18 – a year
Cricket's national governing body ECB will invest £1.2m in engaging women from British South Asian
British Ski and Snowboard has revealed a new name and brand identity, four months after
EMD UK will launch its Class Finder database – described as ‘an Expedia-style group exercise
National governing body British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) has named Professor Philip Wilson its new chair.
US billionaire Shahid Khan has withdrawn his bid to buy Wembley, English football's national stadium.
UK Athletics (UKA) chief executive Niels de Vos will step down at the end of
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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Research
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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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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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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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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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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Letters
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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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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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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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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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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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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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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national governing body news

Pentathlon GB has launched a new sub-brand, Penta+, as part of a strategy to modernise
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief Bill Sweeney has said the sport wants to play a
UK Sport has commissioned an independent review into UK Athletics (UKA), as part of what
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has confirmed that he will continue his work as
UK Athletics has appointed Nic Coward as its interim chief executive. Coward is a former
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
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) and Leisure Opportunities have extended their strategic partnership. The extension
Online fitness company LRG Fitness has launched a new on-demand service. LRG On Demand will
A push to get millions of more people to hit the pool in the UK
England Netball has published its new Disability Strategy, in which it outlines plans to increase
The new National Tennis Academy at Loughborough University has officially opened its doors to the
Swim England has called on the government and healthcare professionals to "maximise the benefits" of
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Latest figures from Swim England show that 14.2 million adults – 31 per cent of
Swim England has revealed the names of the first inductees into its Swim England Hall
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has appointed Marcus Kingwell, the current
This year's Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool in July, is already providing a legacy
A new campaign is promoting the benefits that swimming can offer to people struggling with
A new directory of group fitness classes – claimed to be the largest of its
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Former international long-distance runner and British Triathlon chief Zara Hyde Peters OBE has been named
More than three quarters (76 per cent) of British Cycling members do not believe that
Group exercise is being presented as a solution to two of society's growing problems –
Basketball England has become the first national governing body of sport to train its staff
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has been working with Active IQ
Tennis Wales has appointed Simon Johnson as its new chief executive. Johnson joins the national
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
The English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has embarked on a project to evaluate the
Representatives of proposed rugby teams based in the Canadian city of Ottawa and New York,
Swim England has called for health professionals to be "more proactive" in prescribing swimming to
Establishing a professional domestic league is cited as being of critical importance to the success
Representatives of Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) are set to meet international governing body World
National governing body Swim England and leisure operator Everyone Active have signed a new partnership
USA Cricket plans to set up a professional T20 cricket league in the country by
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has appointed fitness industry veteran Nigel
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has posted losses of £30.9m for 2017-18 – a year
Cricket's national governing body ECB will invest £1.2m in engaging women from British South Asian
British Ski and Snowboard has revealed a new name and brand identity, four months after
EMD UK will launch its Class Finder database – described as ‘an Expedia-style group exercise
National governing body British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) has named Professor Philip Wilson its new chair.
US billionaire Shahid Khan has withdrawn his bid to buy Wembley, English football's national stadium.
UK Athletics (UKA) chief executive Niels de Vos will step down at the end of
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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