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Chris Gilbert has been appointed general manager at Esporta’s new £12m Norfolk Health and Racquets
Andrew Scraggs is the first personal trainer (PT) to take advantage of Leisure Connection’s recent
Executives at Brazil’s express fitness franchise company GO! 30 Minute Workout have announced a change
Deloitte, Keiser UK Ltd and Precor have joined the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Vanguard Group
Bally Total Fitness has appointed Gayle J Franger as vice president of corporate and brand
A draft policy offering greater protection for open spaces has been published by the Scottish
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Fairmont General Hospital in West Virginia, USA is hoping to secure approval for a proposed
Cybex International UK has recently appointed Richard Purves to senior regional manager. Purves previously spent
Life Fitness has appointed Sarah Plant as UK account manager for VIVO. She joins Claire
Virgin Active has announced changes to its management team in Italy in order to drive
Pendle Leisure Trust has appointed two sports science graduates to improve its health and fitness
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) will take over the management of Acton Swimming Baths, Gurnell Leisure Centre
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
A new initiative being piloted in Liverpool could see people working out in their local
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has lined up double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell as
Bannatyne Fitness has acquired the LivingWell Premier health club chain for around £90m, resulting in
Duke Street Capital, the owner of health club chain Esporta, has today said that it
Fitness First has acquired the smaller Fitness Exchange chain for £10m, according to a report
Esporta and Cannons, two of the UK’s largest gym chains, are believed to be up
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Now in its third year, the annual Health Club Games is due to start in
The English Federation of Disablity Sport (EFDS) has gained endorsement from the Register of Exercise
Social enterprise and not-for-profit development trust Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is awaiting a decision
Detailed plans for a new £9m leisure centre in Darwen, near Blackburn are being developed
SHOKK is set to launch two new training workshops called SHOKK X-treme and SHOKK Cheer
Leisure Consultants London Fitness has launched a franchise offer for its Personal Training Centre brand
3d Leisure, the Surrey-based leisure management company, has signed a new contract with the Quality
The £13m Xcel Leisure Complex in Elmbridge, Surrey, is set to open on 14 August.
Whitbread-owned David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has officially unveiled its new £13.5m sport and leisure facility
Welsh sports minister Alun Pugh has announced that the Welsh Assembly is to invest a
North Yorkshire Sport has announced the appointment of David Watson to the newly created role
Construction work has begun on a new swimming pool in Ynysawdre, Bridgend in Wales. The
YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) has been awarded almost £0.5m to launch a new scheme
Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) is undertaking a £14m programme of investment in the county’s leisure
Wellsprings Leisure Centre, run by Tone Leisure in Taunton, has recently received Quest accreditation. Quest
Games consoles have been fitted to workout equipment at a south Wales gym to encourage
SkillsActive has launched the findings of its Sector Skills Agreement (SSA), following months of consultation
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) and Saga are today launching the roll out of their exclusive
The London Development Agency (LDA) has announced that it intends to support the retention of
Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged the public to take responsibility for their own health.
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is set to launch a new membership sales promotion to
The chief executive of franchise chain énergie Fitness Clubs, Jan Spaticchia, has won second place
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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
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
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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
HCM magazine
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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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

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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
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: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex hosts networking golf day at Close House
Speedflex, renowned for its innovative approach to fitness, recently ventured into new territory by hosting its first-ever networking golf day at Close House, one of the most renowned golfing destinations in the UK.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EXOS adds Wattbike to its supplier list
Wattbike, leaders in indoor cycling, is proud to announce that wattbike is now included as an official supplier with Exos, global experts in human performance and corporate wellbeing solutions.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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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
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06-06 Jun 2024
Drayton Manor Theme Park & Resort, Tamworth, United Kingdom
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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Latest news

Chris Gilbert has been appointed general manager at Esporta’s new £12m Norfolk Health and Racquets
Andrew Scraggs is the first personal trainer (PT) to take advantage of Leisure Connection’s recent
Executives at Brazil’s express fitness franchise company GO! 30 Minute Workout have announced a change
Deloitte, Keiser UK Ltd and Precor have joined the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Vanguard Group
Bally Total Fitness has appointed Gayle J Franger as vice president of corporate and brand
A draft policy offering greater protection for open spaces has been published by the Scottish
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Fairmont General Hospital in West Virginia, USA is hoping to secure approval for a proposed
Cybex International UK has recently appointed Richard Purves to senior regional manager. Purves previously spent
Life Fitness has appointed Sarah Plant as UK account manager for VIVO. She joins Claire
Virgin Active has announced changes to its management team in Italy in order to drive
Pendle Leisure Trust has appointed two sports science graduates to improve its health and fitness
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) will take over the management of Acton Swimming Baths, Gurnell Leisure Centre
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
A new initiative being piloted in Liverpool could see people working out in their local
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has lined up double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell as
Bannatyne Fitness has acquired the LivingWell Premier health club chain for around £90m, resulting in
Duke Street Capital, the owner of health club chain Esporta, has today said that it
Fitness First has acquired the smaller Fitness Exchange chain for £10m, according to a report
Esporta and Cannons, two of the UK’s largest gym chains, are believed to be up
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Now in its third year, the annual Health Club Games is due to start in
The English Federation of Disablity Sport (EFDS) has gained endorsement from the Register of Exercise
Social enterprise and not-for-profit development trust Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is awaiting a decision
Detailed plans for a new £9m leisure centre in Darwen, near Blackburn are being developed
SHOKK is set to launch two new training workshops called SHOKK X-treme and SHOKK Cheer
Leisure Consultants London Fitness has launched a franchise offer for its Personal Training Centre brand
3d Leisure, the Surrey-based leisure management company, has signed a new contract with the Quality
The £13m Xcel Leisure Complex in Elmbridge, Surrey, is set to open on 14 August.
Whitbread-owned David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has officially unveiled its new £13.5m sport and leisure facility
Welsh sports minister Alun Pugh has announced that the Welsh Assembly is to invest a
North Yorkshire Sport has announced the appointment of David Watson to the newly created role
Construction work has begun on a new swimming pool in Ynysawdre, Bridgend in Wales. The
YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) has been awarded almost £0.5m to launch a new scheme
Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) is undertaking a £14m programme of investment in the county’s leisure
Wellsprings Leisure Centre, run by Tone Leisure in Taunton, has recently received Quest accreditation. Quest
Games consoles have been fitted to workout equipment at a south Wales gym to encourage
SkillsActive has launched the findings of its Sector Skills Agreement (SSA), following months of consultation
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) and Saga are today launching the roll out of their exclusive
The London Development Agency (LDA) has announced that it intends to support the retention of
Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged the public to take responsibility for their own health.
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is set to launch a new membership sales promotion to
The chief executive of franchise chain énergie Fitness Clubs, Jan Spaticchia, has won second place
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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
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
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
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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

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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
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: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex hosts networking golf day at Close House
Speedflex, renowned for its innovative approach to fitness, recently ventured into new territory by hosting its first-ever networking golf day at Close House, one of the most renowned golfing destinations in the UK.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EXOS adds Wattbike to its supplier list
Wattbike, leaders in indoor cycling, is proud to announce that wattbike is now included as an official supplier with Exos, global experts in human performance and corporate wellbeing solutions.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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
06-06 Jun 2024
Drayton Manor Theme Park & Resort, Tamworth, United Kingdom
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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