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Nearly two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese, according to data from the
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, an international dating website is vying for the
Increasing physical activity levels by just one per cent a year would save the UK
FIBO - the annual international trade fair for fitness, wellness and health held in Germany
Profile Health & Fitness Club, an independent operation owned by Paul Sansome, opened its second
IHRSA is partnering with the European Commission in a new project – European Fitness Inclusion
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
As part of its roll-out in India, ladies-only fitness franchise Vivafit has launched in New
The soon-to-be largest fitness company in Northern Europe has appointed its CEO. It was announced
FIBO - the annual international trade fair for fitness, wellness and health held in Germany
Oldham Council has unveiled plans for a new £15m flagship leisure facility in its town
A recent study has suggested that football participation in professional environments could be a good
The service sector continues to drive the UK's economic recovery, according to figures released today
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
UK medical advisory body NICE has suggested that local authorities should modify screening protocols for
FITLane, which operates health clubs on the Cote d’Azur in France, has opened its seventh
Urban Think-Tank opened its latest Vertical Gym in November – its largest and most comprehensive facility
ELEMENTS – the high-end health club spa brand from Migros, which opened its first club
Following the success of Spain’s first Anytime Fitness club, which opened in Barcelona in October
Work is underway at Loughborough University to build a brand new £5.6m health and fitness
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The economic case for investing in health as a means to achieving long-term growth took
Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club in Cornwall has added a new fitness facility. The facility
Oldham Council unveiled plans for a new sports centre in Royton this week, which is
Train Fitness will launch its concierge-style personal training and group exercise concept at a hub
Prominent health and fitness organisations have given their backing to Health Club Management magazine’s call
Work started this week on a new leisure centre in North Warwickshire. The £4.2m Coleshill
Aquaterra looks likely to lose out to Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) for the £10m contract
Retail megabrand JD Sports has announced its entry into the gym market with the launch
North Staffordshire’s biggest ladies-only gym, Bodyfit Express, has moved to a new 84sq m (904sq
LA fitness has rolled out its new high intensity, 20-minute signature classes across its UK
Leisure industry veteran Kevin Lane has joined Active Nation’s team as Improvement Manager. Bringing over
UFC Gyms has promoted senior vice president Adam Sedlack to its new president of UFC
Following on from National Obesity Awareness Week and in the wake of new year resolutions,
A new independent gym has been opened in the Grade II Listed Coronet Cinema site
Global fitness operator Fitness First believes it has unlocked the key to motivation and is
People significantly underestimate the amount of activity they do according to a Norwegian study. However,
InstructAbility, an award winning training programme providing fitness industry training for people with disabilities, has
Premier Training International has joined forces with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) to create
Living in an urban area with green spaces has a better impact on mid to
The Gym Group has been included among the final 100 businesses and Ruban d'Honneur recipients
The 2014 Health Matters: Activating Wellness in Every Generation conference in La Quinta, California is
National chains of low-cost, high tech self-service gyms are set for accelerated growth in 2014,
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With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Nearly two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese, according to data from the
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, an international dating website is vying for the
Increasing physical activity levels by just one per cent a year would save the UK
FIBO - the annual international trade fair for fitness, wellness and health held in Germany
Profile Health & Fitness Club, an independent operation owned by Paul Sansome, opened its second
IHRSA is partnering with the European Commission in a new project – European Fitness Inclusion
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
As part of its roll-out in India, ladies-only fitness franchise Vivafit has launched in New
The soon-to-be largest fitness company in Northern Europe has appointed its CEO. It was announced
FIBO - the annual international trade fair for fitness, wellness and health held in Germany
Oldham Council has unveiled plans for a new £15m flagship leisure facility in its town
A recent study has suggested that football participation in professional environments could be a good
The service sector continues to drive the UK's economic recovery, according to figures released today
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
UK medical advisory body NICE has suggested that local authorities should modify screening protocols for
FITLane, which operates health clubs on the Cote d’Azur in France, has opened its seventh
Urban Think-Tank opened its latest Vertical Gym in November – its largest and most comprehensive facility
ELEMENTS – the high-end health club spa brand from Migros, which opened its first club
Following the success of Spain’s first Anytime Fitness club, which opened in Barcelona in October
Work is underway at Loughborough University to build a brand new £5.6m health and fitness
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The economic case for investing in health as a means to achieving long-term growth took
Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club in Cornwall has added a new fitness facility. The facility
Oldham Council unveiled plans for a new sports centre in Royton this week, which is
Train Fitness will launch its concierge-style personal training and group exercise concept at a hub
Prominent health and fitness organisations have given their backing to Health Club Management magazine’s call
Work started this week on a new leisure centre in North Warwickshire. The £4.2m Coleshill
Aquaterra looks likely to lose out to Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) for the £10m contract
Retail megabrand JD Sports has announced its entry into the gym market with the launch
North Staffordshire’s biggest ladies-only gym, Bodyfit Express, has moved to a new 84sq m (904sq
LA fitness has rolled out its new high intensity, 20-minute signature classes across its UK
Leisure industry veteran Kevin Lane has joined Active Nation’s team as Improvement Manager. Bringing over
UFC Gyms has promoted senior vice president Adam Sedlack to its new president of UFC
Following on from National Obesity Awareness Week and in the wake of new year resolutions,
A new independent gym has been opened in the Grade II Listed Coronet Cinema site
Global fitness operator Fitness First believes it has unlocked the key to motivation and is
People significantly underestimate the amount of activity they do according to a Norwegian study. However,
InstructAbility, an award winning training programme providing fitness industry training for people with disabilities, has
Premier Training International has joined forces with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) to create
Living in an urban area with green spaces has a better impact on mid to
The Gym Group has been included among the final 100 businesses and Ruban d'Honneur recipients
The 2014 Health Matters: Activating Wellness in Every Generation conference in La Quinta, California is
National chains of low-cost, high tech self-service gyms are set for accelerated growth in 2014,
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
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Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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