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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Newcastle news

Historic England has announced it will be funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
Hong Kong-based Bricks Group has revealed plans to launch its health club chain, UTime, in
A £30m luxury leisure development scheme which has been more than a decade in the
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Closing gyms and leisure facilities during any possible future lockdown would be "unthinkable", according to
Billionaire Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has acquired the fitness assets of DW Sports for £37m.
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have designed an office building for Newcastle, UK, that will curve
The iconic City Baths in Newcastle have reopened to the public following a complete restoration.
Eight leisure centres operated by Fusion Lifestyle are receiving upgrades to their fitness provision during
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Technogym has been appointed as the official fitness equipment supplier to Newcastle University. The deal
The Victoria Theatre, the oldest in the Australian state of New South Wales, is to
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to introduce measures which would allow football fans to
Fusion Lifestyle, the highly experienced sports and leisure management brand is working with Power Plate
Arts Council England has named 13 new additions to its Creative People and Places (CPP)
Plans to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel in Newcastle, UK, have been given the green
High-end boxing gym brand BXR is looking to roll out an expansion of its Sweat
Animmersion, a UK-based 3D visualisation web and app development company, has announced plans to expand
Fusion Lifestyles has released exclusive footage showcasing the ongoing renovation work of The City Baths
Old Trafford in Manchester will host the "finals day" of the 2021 Rugby League World
Newcastle Art Gallery in New South Wales, Australia, is gearing up for a long-awaited AU$45m
Northumberland's dark skies economy looks set to be given a boost, after planning permission was
As a new year approaches, Spa Opportunities editor Jane Kitchen highlights 19 of the most
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
UK spa group Pure Spa & Beauty has launched a crowdfunding campaign that will give
Women in Sport has teamed up with the Fatherhood Institute, Fulham Football Club and the
Developer the World Wheel Company has released striking new images of Newcastle’s Whey Aye, which
A programme designed to help get more young people to train as sports coaches has
Orangetheory Fitness will open its first out-of-London UK studio in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in December.
Forget the London Eye, Newcastle’s ‘Whey Aye’ is set to outdo its southern sibling by
Gym chain DW Fitness First has revealed its strategic vision to become the UK’s largest
Newly established health club group Stessa Leisure has completed the first stage of plans to
Work has started to renovate Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths in Newcastle upon Tyne,
US-based health club operator Orangetheory Fitness is looking to strengthen its foothold in the UK
The number of older people diagnosed with four or more diseases will double within the
Hadrian’s Wall is teaming up with its much larger counterpart, The Great Wall of China,
Eleven locations from across the north of England have bid for a share of £15m
Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new Speedflex
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Specifier
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: 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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

Newcastle news

Historic England has announced it will be funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Boxing-inspired fitness operator Rumble has signed a master franchise agreement in Australia, which could see
Hong Kong-based Bricks Group has revealed plans to launch its health club chain, UTime, in
A £30m luxury leisure development scheme which has been more than a decade in the
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Closing gyms and leisure facilities during any possible future lockdown would be "unthinkable", according to
Billionaire Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has acquired the fitness assets of DW Sports for £37m.
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have designed an office building for Newcastle, UK, that will curve
The iconic City Baths in Newcastle have reopened to the public following a complete restoration.
Eight leisure centres operated by Fusion Lifestyle are receiving upgrades to their fitness provision during
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Technogym has been appointed as the official fitness equipment supplier to Newcastle University. The deal
The Victoria Theatre, the oldest in the Australian state of New South Wales, is to
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to introduce measures which would allow football fans to
Fusion Lifestyle, the highly experienced sports and leisure management brand is working with Power Plate
Arts Council England has named 13 new additions to its Creative People and Places (CPP)
Plans to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel in Newcastle, UK, have been given the green
High-end boxing gym brand BXR is looking to roll out an expansion of its Sweat
Animmersion, a UK-based 3D visualisation web and app development company, has announced plans to expand
Fusion Lifestyles has released exclusive footage showcasing the ongoing renovation work of The City Baths
Old Trafford in Manchester will host the "finals day" of the 2021 Rugby League World
Newcastle Art Gallery in New South Wales, Australia, is gearing up for a long-awaited AU$45m
Northumberland's dark skies economy looks set to be given a boost, after planning permission was
As a new year approaches, Spa Opportunities editor Jane Kitchen highlights 19 of the most
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
UK spa group Pure Spa & Beauty has launched a crowdfunding campaign that will give
Women in Sport has teamed up with the Fatherhood Institute, Fulham Football Club and the
Developer the World Wheel Company has released striking new images of Newcastle’s Whey Aye, which
A programme designed to help get more young people to train as sports coaches has
Orangetheory Fitness will open its first out-of-London UK studio in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in December.
Forget the London Eye, Newcastle’s ‘Whey Aye’ is set to outdo its southern sibling by
Gym chain DW Fitness First has revealed its strategic vision to become the UK’s largest
Newly established health club group Stessa Leisure has completed the first stage of plans to
Work has started to renovate Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths in Newcastle upon Tyne,
US-based health club operator Orangetheory Fitness is looking to strengthen its foothold in the UK
The number of older people diagnosed with four or more diseases will double within the
Hadrian’s Wall is teaming up with its much larger counterpart, The Great Wall of China,
Eleven locations from across the north of England have bid for a share of £15m
Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new Speedflex
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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: 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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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