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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

team sports news

While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Fitness is the world's most popular physical activity and more than 50 per cent of
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Less than half (44.9 per cent) of children and young people in England met the
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
The UK government's 'Rule of Six' has come into force in physical activity facilities today
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
Almost half of children and young people (46.8 per cent) in England are doing the
A new study has found that taking part in structured exercise such as team sports
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Seven sports will receive extra funding to support their plans for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
Surfing, skateboarding and climbing are among the 14 sports to have have received investment from
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
More than 66m Americans used a gym in 2016, a record high since the International
Finland-based sports technology company Polar introduced an entirely new wearable category to its growing portfolio
The national governing bodies (NGB) for basketball, handball and volleyball have joined forces to call
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Women’s Sport Week kicks off today (3 October), with a number of organisations and governing
The national governing bodies (NGB) of cricket, hockey and netball have joined forces in a
Organised sport should not be used to engage children in physical activity as it alienates
Culture secretary Karen Bradley has batted away criticisms about the lack of government funding for
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has surpassed its target of 15,000 registered players for its
A decrease in the number of individuals taking part in team sports such as Gaelic
Dance, yoga and Pilates classes will be made available to NHS staff as part of
UK Sport is redoubling its efforts to boost the numbers of elite athletes in canoeing,
FC Barcelona will plough investment into women’s sport and its own university as part of
Young people living in poverty are being priced out of sport participation, with the cost
The gender gap in sports participation in Wales increases as students move on to further
An initiative encouraging people from black and ethnic minorities to take up cricket in England
A huge decline in the number of people swimming once a week has been blamed
A £2m indoor urban sports and trampoline park is set to open at the Playsport
The majority of UK adults spend five times longer in front of a TV, tablet,
German company SportGroup, owner of outdoor sports surfaces specialist Polytan, has acquired Australia-based synthetic sports
Fitness has been called the world’s biggest sport, with 61 per cent of regular exercisers
Halo Leisure - a registered charity and flagship Social Enterprise which manages sports and leisure
The Alexander Dalian Xi Zhi Gu Health Club opened in Dalian, China, in October last
Strong growth in cycling and running participation have helped drive an overall increase in the
Southwark Council has unveiled a new sports hall at the Damilola Taylor Centre in Peckham,
The Salvation Army has opened two new fitness facilities as part of its US-focused Ray
12,300
HCM promotional features
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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News report
The prioritisation of prevention over repair fits with our mission
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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
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. 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
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
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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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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
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In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
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Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
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Salt therapy products
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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Diary dates
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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
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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
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

team sports news

While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Fitness is the world's most popular physical activity and more than 50 per cent of
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Less than half (44.9 per cent) of children and young people in England met the
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
The UK government's 'Rule of Six' has come into force in physical activity facilities today
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
Almost half of children and young people (46.8 per cent) in England are doing the
A new study has found that taking part in structured exercise such as team sports
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Seven sports will receive extra funding to support their plans for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
Surfing, skateboarding and climbing are among the 14 sports to have have received investment from
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
More than 66m Americans used a gym in 2016, a record high since the International
Finland-based sports technology company Polar introduced an entirely new wearable category to its growing portfolio
The national governing bodies (NGB) for basketball, handball and volleyball have joined forces to call
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Women’s Sport Week kicks off today (3 October), with a number of organisations and governing
The national governing bodies (NGB) of cricket, hockey and netball have joined forces in a
Organised sport should not be used to engage children in physical activity as it alienates
Culture secretary Karen Bradley has batted away criticisms about the lack of government funding for
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has surpassed its target of 15,000 registered players for its
A decrease in the number of individuals taking part in team sports such as Gaelic
Dance, yoga and Pilates classes will be made available to NHS staff as part of
UK Sport is redoubling its efforts to boost the numbers of elite athletes in canoeing,
FC Barcelona will plough investment into women’s sport and its own university as part of
Young people living in poverty are being priced out of sport participation, with the cost
The gender gap in sports participation in Wales increases as students move on to further
An initiative encouraging people from black and ethnic minorities to take up cricket in England
A huge decline in the number of people swimming once a week has been blamed
A £2m indoor urban sports and trampoline park is set to open at the Playsport
The majority of UK adults spend five times longer in front of a TV, tablet,
German company SportGroup, owner of outdoor sports surfaces specialist Polytan, has acquired Australia-based synthetic sports
Fitness has been called the world’s biggest sport, with 61 per cent of regular exercisers
Halo Leisure - a registered charity and flagship Social Enterprise which manages sports and leisure
The Alexander Dalian Xi Zhi Gu Health Club opened in Dalian, China, in October last
Strong growth in cycling and running participation have helped drive an overall increase in the
Southwark Council has unveiled a new sports hall at the Damilola Taylor Centre in Peckham,
The Salvation Army has opened two new fitness facilities as part of its US-focused Ray
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: TMS announces new Leisure Essentials line up
In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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