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sports industry news

Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
In the world of fitness, the latest technology is providing new and exciting opportunities for
The internationally-recognised sporting goods exhibition Sports and Fitness Taiwan (TaiSPO) will return on 22-25 March
Broadcaster and natural historian, Sir David Attenborough, will front a new virtual app which will
Playfinder has launched Bookteq, a booking system aimed at increasing revenue for operators of independent
UK Coaching is offering free mental health training to sports coaches, to coincide with the
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
From clothing and memorabilia to sponsorship deals and media rights, the sports industry is a
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
Sports business leaders in the UK believe that the advent of 5G is likely to
Estimated to be worth US$700bn a year, the sports industry's growth is currently outpacing the
There has been a 'massive increase' in sports participation among the Chinese population following the
The organising committee of the Beijing 2022 Winter Games has revealed plans to provide a
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 British Olympic Association (BOA) has appointed Andy Anson as its new CEO. Anson, a
International architecture firm GroupGSA have been selected to design a sports-friendly city centre in Chongli,
Esports Stadium Arlington, the largest video gaming stadium in North America, has opened in Texas.
International architecture design firm Populous have released conceptual images of its Gaming House of the
Women in Football (WiF) has named Jane Purdon as its first ever chief executive. Purdon
A report into the rapidly growing esports sector has found that the greatest increase in
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Warren Ormerod, who was responsible for creating the Pulse Soccer brand, has announced he will
A crowdfunding platform, based on transactions in cryptocurrency, is aiming to offer sports organisations, clubs
Populous are working on the largest esports arena in the US – a flexible 100,000sq
Birmingham is set to be officially announced as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
Equality campaigner Dr Rimla Akhtar has joined the board of the Sports Ground Safety Authority
Atlanta’s new two million square foot stadium has hosted its first game – a preseason
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has called on the British sport sector to help
FC Barcelona is aiming to capitalise on the growing thirst for football in China by
National governing bodies (NGBs) will be able to donate directly to grassroots sport schemes without
Sport England has earmarked a “six-figure investment” fund to address the shocking dearth of ethnic
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has revealed how immersing himself in fitness helped him fight
Health and fitness industry networking event SIBEC UK 2016 gets underway at The Belfry in
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has been announced as the keynote speaker for physical activity
The government hopes to encourage private sector investment in grassroots sport by exploring the possibility
Sporting Future – the government’s comprehensive 10-year sport strategy – will be dissected and debated
Welcome to the new-look Sports Management, the first and only place for all the latest
Exhibitors from across the world have gathered in London for the annual World Travel Market
The UK government needs to embrace “fresh thinking and independent input” when making sports policy
Nikos Kouremenos, area spa director for Raison d’Etre, is set to hand over spa operations
ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has praised sports minister Tracey Crouch’s first major speech as showing
The new sports minister, Tracey Crouch, has called on the English Premier League (EPL) to
Sport England CEO Jennie Price and triathlon champion Chrissie Wellington are among the keynote speakers
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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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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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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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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We firmly believe that workouts should never feel like a chore
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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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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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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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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
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: 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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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.
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Supplier Showcase
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Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
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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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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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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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
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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sports industry news

Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
In the world of fitness, the latest technology is providing new and exciting opportunities for
The internationally-recognised sporting goods exhibition Sports and Fitness Taiwan (TaiSPO) will return on 22-25 March
Broadcaster and natural historian, Sir David Attenborough, will front a new virtual app which will
Playfinder has launched Bookteq, a booking system aimed at increasing revenue for operators of independent
UK Coaching is offering free mental health training to sports coaches, to coincide with the
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
From clothing and memorabilia to sponsorship deals and media rights, the sports industry is a
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
Sports business leaders in the UK believe that the advent of 5G is likely to
Estimated to be worth US$700bn a year, the sports industry's growth is currently outpacing the
There has been a 'massive increase' in sports participation among the Chinese population following the
The organising committee of the Beijing 2022 Winter Games has revealed plans to provide a
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 British Olympic Association (BOA) has appointed Andy Anson as its new CEO. Anson, a
International architecture firm GroupGSA have been selected to design a sports-friendly city centre in Chongli,
Esports Stadium Arlington, the largest video gaming stadium in North America, has opened in Texas.
International architecture design firm Populous have released conceptual images of its Gaming House of the
Women in Football (WiF) has named Jane Purdon as its first ever chief executive. Purdon
A report into the rapidly growing esports sector has found that the greatest increase in
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Warren Ormerod, who was responsible for creating the Pulse Soccer brand, has announced he will
A crowdfunding platform, based on transactions in cryptocurrency, is aiming to offer sports organisations, clubs
Populous are working on the largest esports arena in the US – a flexible 100,000sq
Birmingham is set to be officially announced as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
Equality campaigner Dr Rimla Akhtar has joined the board of the Sports Ground Safety Authority
Atlanta’s new two million square foot stadium has hosted its first game – a preseason
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has called on the British sport sector to help
FC Barcelona is aiming to capitalise on the growing thirst for football in China by
National governing bodies (NGBs) will be able to donate directly to grassroots sport schemes without
Sport England has earmarked a “six-figure investment” fund to address the shocking dearth of ethnic
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has revealed how immersing himself in fitness helped him fight
Health and fitness industry networking event SIBEC UK 2016 gets underway at The Belfry in
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has been announced as the keynote speaker for physical activity
The government hopes to encourage private sector investment in grassroots sport by exploring the possibility
Sporting Future – the government’s comprehensive 10-year sport strategy – will be dissected and debated
Welcome to the new-look Sports Management, the first and only place for all the latest
Exhibitors from across the world have gathered in London for the annual World Travel Market
The UK government needs to embrace “fresh thinking and independent input” when making sports policy
Nikos Kouremenos, area spa director for Raison d’Etre, is set to hand over spa operations
ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has praised sports minister Tracey Crouch’s first major speech as showing
The new sports minister, Tracey Crouch, has called on the English Premier League (EPL) to
Sport England CEO Jennie Price and triathlon champion Chrissie Wellington are among the keynote speakers
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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: 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: 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: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
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.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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