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Active Life news

Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to support health and wellbeing
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi,
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
A network of Sports Illustrated branded resort and lifestyle complexes will launch in the US
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can change
Parkwood Leisure, in partnership with its subsidiary companies Legacy Leisure and Lex Leisure, has launched
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is set to open its third London hotel and spa
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show conclusively that women remain less
Body Fit Training (BFT), an Xponential Fitness brand, has launched its first franchise location in
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Exercise scientists at the Les Mills Research Lab have identified the trait of automaticity –
Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Les Mills has created a VR version of its Bodycombat workout and made it available
Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by doing
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
Members from UK leisure and cultural trusts have stepped up and logged an impressive 21.5million
As health clubs and fitness studios in England are counting the hours down to reopening
Sport England has vowed to tackle inequality and create a nation of "more equal, inclusive
Less than half (44.9 per cent) of children and young people in England met the
The city-state of Singapore will have an official fitness industry association from 2021. A group
A major new consultation will seek to explore how the physical activity sector can better
As the government announced its new obesity strategy to limit the impact of a potential
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is urging US Congress to pass a new law
Natalia Karbasova has set up a new company to run the FitTech Summit, the conference
Studio Saxe have created a fitness centre in Costa Rica designed to be a "small
Already the architect developing the Sundsholmerne ecovillage on the waterfront of the new Stigsborg district
Not-for profit leisure operator Circadian Trust is partnering with NHS GP surgeries in Gloucestershire to
Taking part in regular aerobic exercise could decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease in
The Northern Gateway Sports Park project in Colchester, Essex, is set to open to the
Henning Larsen Architects have been chosen to create an all-timber neighbourhood just outside the city
PDP London have won a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) international design competition to
A healthy diet has massive benefits for your health, both inside and out. When you
Evolution Wellness has developed a new low cost gym concept, which it hopes can tap
Xponential Fitness has revealed plans to take its portfolio of boutique fitness brands onto the
12,300
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Research
BMI has been proven to be an inaccurate measure since it doesn’t distinguish fat mass from muscle mass
HCM magazine
Insight
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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Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Design
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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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Recovery
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
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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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Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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

Active Life news

Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to support health and wellbeing
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi,
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
A network of Sports Illustrated branded resort and lifestyle complexes will launch in the US
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
New research from Flinders University in Australia has found that breast reduction surgery can change
Parkwood Leisure, in partnership with its subsidiary companies Legacy Leisure and Lex Leisure, has launched
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is set to open its third London hotel and spa
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show conclusively that women remain less
Body Fit Training (BFT), an Xponential Fitness brand, has launched its first franchise location in
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Exercise scientists at the Les Mills Research Lab have identified the trait of automaticity –
Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Les Mills has created a VR version of its Bodycombat workout and made it available
Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by doing
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
Members from UK leisure and cultural trusts have stepped up and logged an impressive 21.5million
As health clubs and fitness studios in England are counting the hours down to reopening
Sport England has vowed to tackle inequality and create a nation of "more equal, inclusive
Less than half (44.9 per cent) of children and young people in England met the
The city-state of Singapore will have an official fitness industry association from 2021. A group
A major new consultation will seek to explore how the physical activity sector can better
As the government announced its new obesity strategy to limit the impact of a potential
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is urging US Congress to pass a new law
Natalia Karbasova has set up a new company to run the FitTech Summit, the conference
Studio Saxe have created a fitness centre in Costa Rica designed to be a "small
Already the architect developing the Sundsholmerne ecovillage on the waterfront of the new Stigsborg district
Not-for profit leisure operator Circadian Trust is partnering with NHS GP surgeries in Gloucestershire to
Taking part in regular aerobic exercise could decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease in
The Northern Gateway Sports Park project in Colchester, Essex, is set to open to the
Henning Larsen Architects have been chosen to create an all-timber neighbourhood just outside the city
PDP London have won a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) international design competition to
A healthy diet has massive benefits for your health, both inside and out. When you
Evolution Wellness has developed a new low cost gym concept, which it hopes can tap
Xponential Fitness has revealed plans to take its portfolio of boutique fitness brands onto the
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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