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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Playing at empty stadiums had a hugely negative effect on the success of home teams,
Ireland's National Indoor Arena has reached the second stage of its phased opening. Facilities made
Representatives of Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) are set to meet international governing body World
Five-a-side football centre operator Powerleague will begin restructuring its business after the firm's creditors accepted
There has been an increase in the number of girls participating in football, thanks to
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A hotel in Warwickshire hopes to attract professional football teams after investing more than £100,000
The RFU and Sport England will invest £10m to get 100,000 more women and girls
Architecture practice Bear Stadiums and Italian timber manufacturer Rubner Holzbau have joined forces to produce
More than 1,500 new football teams and 3,400 coaches will be created after the FA
More than one million more men than women are taking up voluntary roles in sport
Belgian football club Royal Antwerp will redevelop one of its stands and improve surrounding infrastructure
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Danish practice AART Architects have won an international design competition to create Denmark’s Rowing Stadium;
In an attempt to keep up the momentum with its women’s football strategy, the Football
Grassroots football clubs that want to develop more teams for girls and disabled people will
Basketball-themed fitness chain PickUp USA Fitness has secured a new franchised site in Charlottesville, Virginia.
A large proportion of schools in England are not giving girls the opportunity to play
The Football Association (FA) has partnered with more than 170 further and higher education institutions
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The rebuilding of a disused ice rink in Schierke, Germany has officially started, with architecture
The birthplace of rugby will be the permanent home for the sport’s Hall of Fame,
English rugby legend Maggie Alphonsi has been appointed as an ambassador for the Rugby Football
The government hopes to encourage private sector investment in grassroots sport by exploring the possibility
Live experiments for video refereeing in football will begin before 2018 with a view to
Bill Beaumont – the chair of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) – has revealed his
Stefan Jost, managing director of FIFA’s World Football Museum in Zurich, has said he won’t
Every single player, coach and referee in elite English rugby has completed an online training
Grassroots clubs for women and girls, disabled players and over-14 males will be eligible to
Euro 2016 looks set to be the first UEFA-organised international tournament to use goal-line technology.
The man hoping to replace Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA has claimed at least
Video assistance for match officials, sin bins and temporary substitutions will be debated at next
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will invest £57m (US$86.4m, €78.5m) into the development of 100
Arsenal Football Club (AFC) has committed to opening soccer schools in at least five Chinese
The UK and Chinese governments have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will see
The Football Foundation will distribute a further £1.5m to clubs which are committed to increasing
Sepp Blatter has said a football TV referral system may be trialled in 2015, allowing
The poor state of grass playing pitches is having a negative effect on grassroots football
Aquaterra is delighted to announce that it has joined forces with England Basketball to host
Plans to honour the late Sir Bobby Robson with a national football day have been
On Wednesday 1st May, students from Peacehaven Community School were enthralled by a visit by
Dragon Park, Wales' new national football development centre, has officially opened in Newport. Located in
12,300
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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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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 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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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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Specifier
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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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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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Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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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
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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referee news

Playing at empty stadiums had a hugely negative effect on the success of home teams,
Ireland's National Indoor Arena has reached the second stage of its phased opening. Facilities made
Representatives of Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) are set to meet international governing body World
Five-a-side football centre operator Powerleague will begin restructuring its business after the firm's creditors accepted
There has been an increase in the number of girls participating in football, thanks to
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A hotel in Warwickshire hopes to attract professional football teams after investing more than £100,000
The RFU and Sport England will invest £10m to get 100,000 more women and girls
Architecture practice Bear Stadiums and Italian timber manufacturer Rubner Holzbau have joined forces to produce
More than 1,500 new football teams and 3,400 coaches will be created after the FA
More than one million more men than women are taking up voluntary roles in sport
Belgian football club Royal Antwerp will redevelop one of its stands and improve surrounding infrastructure
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Danish practice AART Architects have won an international design competition to create Denmark’s Rowing Stadium;
In an attempt to keep up the momentum with its women’s football strategy, the Football
Grassroots football clubs that want to develop more teams for girls and disabled people will
Basketball-themed fitness chain PickUp USA Fitness has secured a new franchised site in Charlottesville, Virginia.
A large proportion of schools in England are not giving girls the opportunity to play
The Football Association (FA) has partnered with more than 170 further and higher education institutions
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The rebuilding of a disused ice rink in Schierke, Germany has officially started, with architecture
The birthplace of rugby will be the permanent home for the sport’s Hall of Fame,
English rugby legend Maggie Alphonsi has been appointed as an ambassador for the Rugby Football
The government hopes to encourage private sector investment in grassroots sport by exploring the possibility
Live experiments for video refereeing in football will begin before 2018 with a view to
Bill Beaumont – the chair of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) – has revealed his
Stefan Jost, managing director of FIFA’s World Football Museum in Zurich, has said he won’t
Every single player, coach and referee in elite English rugby has completed an online training
Grassroots clubs for women and girls, disabled players and over-14 males will be eligible to
Euro 2016 looks set to be the first UEFA-organised international tournament to use goal-line technology.
The man hoping to replace Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA has claimed at least
Video assistance for match officials, sin bins and temporary substitutions will be debated at next
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will invest £57m (US$86.4m, €78.5m) into the development of 100
Arsenal Football Club (AFC) has committed to opening soccer schools in at least five Chinese
The UK and Chinese governments have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will see
The Football Foundation will distribute a further £1.5m to clubs which are committed to increasing
Sepp Blatter has said a football TV referral system may be trialled in 2015, allowing
The poor state of grass playing pitches is having a negative effect on grassroots football
Aquaterra is delighted to announce that it has joined forces with England Basketball to host
Plans to honour the late Sir Bobby Robson with a national football day have been
On Wednesday 1st May, students from Peacehaven Community School were enthralled by a visit by
Dragon Park, Wales' new national football development centre, has officially opened in Newport. Located in
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
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
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
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
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
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."
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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