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Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
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 UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Jack Shakespeare, UK Active's director of research, policy and communications, is leaving the organisation to
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
VAT reform, adjustments in business rates and a fitness-led high street regeneration push could see
New images have been released of what will become the first new public park in
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Gym Group saw its revenues cut by nearly half during the pandemic, a direct
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016. Pre-pandemic,
Ingesport – which operates the GO fit chain in Spain and Portugal – reports that
Wigan Council in the UK will take back the management of all its leisure centres
Knowledge, insights and analysis platform, Well Intelligence, is hosting a six-week masterclass series focused on
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
Up to 48 per cent of public leisure facilities could close by the end of
Paul McPartlan has moved from Nuffield Health to take up the role of CEO of
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
Leisure trust Vivacity, which terminated its contract with Peterborough City Council council last week, has
Plans have been revealed for a four-stage strategy to reopen the UK's physical activity sector,
Thousands of UK leisure and fitness facilities could close permanently, as operators struggle to deal
A new service aims to offer sports organisations the opportunity to accurately assess, record and
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will officially open on 24 January. The
Swim England has called on the government and healthcare professionals to "maximise the benefits" of
Creating opportunities for older people to get physically active represents a major driver for growth
Every £1 invested in sport in Wales creates a return of £2.88, according to a
The secretary of state for arts, heritage and tourism, Michael Ellis, has thrown his weight
Ray Algar, managing director of business insight specialist Oxygen Consulting, has called for the leisure
Health club operators will benefit from the type of insights used by supermarkets to plan
A landmark study of the wider social value of public leisure facilities in Britain has
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has called on the government to help make physical activity a ‘national
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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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HCM magazine
HCM People
Founder, Physique 57
Physique 57 is poised for synergystic collaborations with new partners around the world
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
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
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
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Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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,
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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
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

social value news

Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
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 UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Jack Shakespeare, UK Active's director of research, policy and communications, is leaving the organisation to
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
VAT reform, adjustments in business rates and a fitness-led high street regeneration push could see
New images have been released of what will become the first new public park in
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Gym Group saw its revenues cut by nearly half during the pandemic, a direct
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016. Pre-pandemic,
Ingesport – which operates the GO fit chain in Spain and Portugal – reports that
Wigan Council in the UK will take back the management of all its leisure centres
Knowledge, insights and analysis platform, Well Intelligence, is hosting a six-week masterclass series focused on
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
Up to 48 per cent of public leisure facilities could close by the end of
Paul McPartlan has moved from Nuffield Health to take up the role of CEO of
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
Leisure trust Vivacity, which terminated its contract with Peterborough City Council council last week, has
Plans have been revealed for a four-stage strategy to reopen the UK's physical activity sector,
Thousands of UK leisure and fitness facilities could close permanently, as operators struggle to deal
A new service aims to offer sports organisations the opportunity to accurately assess, record and
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will officially open on 24 January. The
Swim England has called on the government and healthcare professionals to "maximise the benefits" of
Creating opportunities for older people to get physically active represents a major driver for growth
Every £1 invested in sport in Wales creates a return of £2.88, according to a
The secretary of state for arts, heritage and tourism, Michael Ellis, has thrown his weight
Ray Algar, managing director of business insight specialist Oxygen Consulting, has called for the leisure
Health club operators will benefit from the type of insights used by supermarkets to plan
A landmark study of the wider social value of public leisure facilities in Britain has
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has called on the government to help make physical activity a ‘national
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: Keepme
Keepme is the industry innovator delivering AI-integrated sales and membership solutions to fitness operators globally....
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
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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