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The commitment of staff at Hillsborough Leisure Centre led to the centre winning the Venue
Karl Sandhu – a Gold’s Gym franchisee – has been crowned Young Achiever of the
DC Leisure has rewarded Sonia Eastick’s company loyalty by offering her the role of group
Fitness First Australia has appointed Darren Chan as national marketing manager to oversee the company’s
Daniel Clayton is relocating to the UK as key accounts director for Technogym, from his
Training provider Lifetime Health and Fitness has appointed Gerwyn House as its new operations director.
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Fitness equipment manufacturer Nautilus has named Darryl Thomas as president of the company’s international business.
The £2.2m Chulmleigh Community Sports Centre – in Chulmleigh, north Devon – has opened for
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has condemned an article about gyms published in the Daily
A £500,000 health and fitness club called Uniq Fitness Club is to open at Harrow’s
A drug which treats obesity by reducing the desire to eat has been launched in
The LivingWell Premier health club in Inverness, Scotland, has become the first company in the
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Stockton Borough Council and leisure trust Tees Active are to build a £3.5m sports facility
Health club operator Fitness First has reportedly acquired LivingWell’s Australian business for between £10m and
Officials at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Department for Education and Skills
Commonwealth Games triathlete Kerry Lang was competing in Edinburgh’s Gracemount Leisure Centre at the end
Esporta Leeds is spicing up its programme this summer by introducing a Bollywood dance class.
A Manchester-based fitness company has been prosecuted for placing stickers advertising the business on street
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Lancaster Sports Centre in Derby is set to close this autumn because of the high
A new, £12m Next Generation Club at Carlton Park, Leicester, UK, will open on 1
Five leisure centres in Waltham Forest in London have been accredited with the Charter Mark.
On 1 July, £400,000 of new health and fitness facilities will officially open to the
The Millennium Commission, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Department for Education and
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced a major investment in two of the UK's
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the active leisure and learning sector, has submitted
Health club group Next Generation today announced a new partnership with OFSTED-registered organisation Fit For
It has been reported that health and fitness club chain Esporta, owned by Duke Street
Oldham Community Leisure has revealed that income has increased by 33 per cent over the
Sandwell Leisure Trust has successfully achieved Quest accreditation for four of its sports centres. The
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is facilitating a programme of training funded by the
A planning application for a £250,000 spa at the Pendle Wavelengths swimming pool in Nelson,
Stockton Borough Council has approved a £3.5m extension to the Splash centre, which opened in
Legal & General Ventures (LGV) has announced the £96m sale of The Club Company to
The latest research from HAFOS (the Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey) – carried out by
A £2m regional gymnastics centre has opened in Spennymoor, County Durham. The facility will be
Next Generation Clubs has just announced the commencement of a £12m project at Kembrey Park,
Upgrades at Letchworth Leisure Centre continue with a £1.5m investment in state-of-the-art fitness facilities, due
This summer, the Junior Summer Fitness Challenge (JSFC) is rolling out to 10 leisure sites
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) are applying for a
Oxford City Council has announced the official reopening of the Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre in
12,300
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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
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
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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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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
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
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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
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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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Life lessons
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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08-08 Jun 2024
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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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
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Latest news

The commitment of staff at Hillsborough Leisure Centre led to the centre winning the Venue
Karl Sandhu – a Gold’s Gym franchisee – has been crowned Young Achiever of the
DC Leisure has rewarded Sonia Eastick’s company loyalty by offering her the role of group
Fitness First Australia has appointed Darren Chan as national marketing manager to oversee the company’s
Daniel Clayton is relocating to the UK as key accounts director for Technogym, from his
Training provider Lifetime Health and Fitness has appointed Gerwyn House as its new operations director.
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Fitness equipment manufacturer Nautilus has named Darryl Thomas as president of the company’s international business.
The £2.2m Chulmleigh Community Sports Centre – in Chulmleigh, north Devon – has opened for
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has condemned an article about gyms published in the Daily
A £500,000 health and fitness club called Uniq Fitness Club is to open at Harrow’s
A drug which treats obesity by reducing the desire to eat has been launched in
The LivingWell Premier health club in Inverness, Scotland, has become the first company in the
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Stockton Borough Council and leisure trust Tees Active are to build a £3.5m sports facility
Health club operator Fitness First has reportedly acquired LivingWell’s Australian business for between £10m and
Officials at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Department for Education and Skills
Commonwealth Games triathlete Kerry Lang was competing in Edinburgh’s Gracemount Leisure Centre at the end
Esporta Leeds is spicing up its programme this summer by introducing a Bollywood dance class.
A Manchester-based fitness company has been prosecuted for placing stickers advertising the business on street
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Lancaster Sports Centre in Derby is set to close this autumn because of the high
A new, £12m Next Generation Club at Carlton Park, Leicester, UK, will open on 1
Five leisure centres in Waltham Forest in London have been accredited with the Charter Mark.
On 1 July, £400,000 of new health and fitness facilities will officially open to the
The Millennium Commission, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Department for Education and
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced a major investment in two of the UK's
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the active leisure and learning sector, has submitted
Health club group Next Generation today announced a new partnership with OFSTED-registered organisation Fit For
It has been reported that health and fitness club chain Esporta, owned by Duke Street
Oldham Community Leisure has revealed that income has increased by 33 per cent over the
Sandwell Leisure Trust has successfully achieved Quest accreditation for four of its sports centres. The
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is facilitating a programme of training funded by the
A planning application for a £250,000 spa at the Pendle Wavelengths swimming pool in Nelson,
Stockton Borough Council has approved a £3.5m extension to the Splash centre, which opened in
Legal & General Ventures (LGV) has announced the £96m sale of The Club Company to
The latest research from HAFOS (the Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey) – carried out by
A £2m regional gymnastics centre has opened in Spennymoor, County Durham. The facility will be
Next Generation Clubs has just announced the commencement of a £12m project at Kembrey Park,
Upgrades at Letchworth Leisure Centre continue with a £1.5m investment in state-of-the-art fitness facilities, due
This summer, the Junior Summer Fitness Challenge (JSFC) is rolling out to 10 leisure sites
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) are applying for a
Oxford City Council has announced the official reopening of the Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre in
10136 - 10150 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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