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professional body news

CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
Vinotherapy skincare and spa brand Caudalie has reformulated its signature Premier Cru anti-ageing line after
Plantasia, a rainforest zoo in Swansea, UK, has been awarded provisional membership of the British
CIMSPA, has opened a consultation on the safe delivery of sport and physical activity online,
The Tides Wellness, a Dutch wellness and self-care brand, has announced a new partnership with
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed four
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Paralympic gold medallist and BBC commentator Marc Woods has been named as chair of the
The physical activity sector's chartered professional body has received £1.2m (US$1.6m, €1.3m) from Sport England
Health and fitness educator Premier Global NASM has joined the physical activity sector’s professional body
Serco Leisure, which operates more than 60 facilities across the UK, has become an employer
Exercise, Movement and Dance Partnership (EMDP) - the national governing body for group exercise in
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) is partnering UK
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
CIMSPA, the professional body for the UK sport and physical activity sector, has kicked off
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Ltd) has signed a partnership agreement with a professional body to help
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has launched a
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has won a
The first government review on sport strategy in a decade included a number of initiatives
Health analysis company Tanita and equipment producer Technogym have announced a collaboration that aims to
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Miles Templeman, chair of Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (IMSPA), has
The Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (IMSPA) has appointed the director
The merger of the Institute for Sport, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL) and the Institute of
A director at leisure operator Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has taken on one of the
Leisure trusts have voted unanimously to support the National Skills Academy Employer Protocol. Sports and
Leisure trusts voted unanimously at the recent sporta AGM to support the National Skills Academy
As the professional body for the sport, parks and leisure sector, here at ISPAL we
In its role as the professional body for sport, parks and leisure, ISPAL seeks to
The Alliance of Sector Skills Councils (SSCs), which represents all 25 sector skills councils in
Sue Stayte has sadly died, following her long battle with cancer. She was highly respected
In response to a commitment to the improvement and professionalism agendas, ISPAL is pleased to
More than 400 people have already completed ISPAL’s new membership survey since it went live
ISPAL is establishing new Sector Networks, to help develop policies and programmes for the key
The very heart of Leeds - your idea of England’s greenest place?! No, thought not
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has launched two new membership categories for door supervisors.
Innserve has become the 37th corporate member of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) –
Peter Mann, founder and executive chair of sport, leisure and culture consultancy PMP, has been
Edinburgh Leisure is one of the UK’s first leisure trusts to become a member of
ISPAL is the new, single professional body recognised by Government, for professionals in the leisure,
ISPAL is new. Though founded on fine traditions, developed by ILAM and NASD, ISPAL starts
The interim chief executive of Institute of Sports, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL), David Teasdale, has
We are the professional body for sport, parks & leisure professionals, long demanded and needed.
12,300
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Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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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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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Footballer and entrepreneur
A team of certified experts craft tailored exercise plans and wellness experience that align with subscribers' goals
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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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Editor's letter
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
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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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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Letters
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
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CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
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24-24 Oct 2024
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professional body news

CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
Vinotherapy skincare and spa brand Caudalie has reformulated its signature Premier Cru anti-ageing line after
Plantasia, a rainforest zoo in Swansea, UK, has been awarded provisional membership of the British
CIMSPA, has opened a consultation on the safe delivery of sport and physical activity online,
The Tides Wellness, a Dutch wellness and self-care brand, has announced a new partnership with
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed four
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Paralympic gold medallist and BBC commentator Marc Woods has been named as chair of the
The physical activity sector's chartered professional body has received £1.2m (US$1.6m, €1.3m) from Sport England
Health and fitness educator Premier Global NASM has joined the physical activity sector’s professional body
Serco Leisure, which operates more than 60 facilities across the UK, has become an employer
Exercise, Movement and Dance Partnership (EMDP) - the national governing body for group exercise in
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) is partnering UK
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
CIMSPA, the professional body for the UK sport and physical activity sector, has kicked off
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Ltd) has signed a partnership agreement with a professional body to help
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has launched a
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has won a
The first government review on sport strategy in a decade included a number of initiatives
Health analysis company Tanita and equipment producer Technogym have announced a collaboration that aims to
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Miles Templeman, chair of Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (IMSPA), has
The Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (IMSPA) has appointed the director
The merger of the Institute for Sport, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL) and the Institute of
A director at leisure operator Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has taken on one of the
Leisure trusts have voted unanimously to support the National Skills Academy Employer Protocol. Sports and
Leisure trusts voted unanimously at the recent sporta AGM to support the National Skills Academy
As the professional body for the sport, parks and leisure sector, here at ISPAL we
In its role as the professional body for sport, parks and leisure, ISPAL seeks to
The Alliance of Sector Skills Councils (SSCs), which represents all 25 sector skills councils in
Sue Stayte has sadly died, following her long battle with cancer. She was highly respected
In response to a commitment to the improvement and professionalism agendas, ISPAL is pleased to
More than 400 people have already completed ISPAL’s new membership survey since it went live
ISPAL is establishing new Sector Networks, to help develop policies and programmes for the key
The very heart of Leeds - your idea of England’s greenest place?! No, thought not
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has launched two new membership categories for door supervisors.
Innserve has become the 37th corporate member of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) –
Peter Mann, founder and executive chair of sport, leisure and culture consultancy PMP, has been
Edinburgh Leisure is one of the UK’s first leisure trusts to become a member of
ISPAL is the new, single professional body recognised by Government, for professionals in the leisure,
ISPAL is new. Though founded on fine traditions, developed by ILAM and NASD, ISPAL starts
The interim chief executive of Institute of Sports, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL), David Teasdale, has
We are the professional body for sport, parks & leisure professionals, long demanded and needed.
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
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
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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