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Wales news

Planet Fitness has opened its 2,000th health club in Colorado Springs, Colorado, US. The fitness
The Rugby Football League (RFL) has been awarded £660,000 from the Youth Endowment Fund to
Former UK Sport chair, Baroness Sue Campbell, has received a damehood in this year's New
Sport Wales has introduced a new initiative to make training and educational sessions more affordable
The European Museum of the Year 2020 will be won by one of 61 nominated
Mid-market health club operator Total Fitness has acquired Pro-Fit Personal Training. The deal follows a
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the English Premier League are partnering to
HRH The Prince of Wales has officially opened Monart Destination Spa’s first UK property –
Franchised operator Planet Fitness has unveiled plans to expand its footprint into Australia. The first
Groundskeeping teams at English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and Premiership rugby side Northampton Saints
London-based CryoAction is expecting to quadruple its business in the next year or so, as
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the industry leader
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
There has been no improvement in the way the UK population feels about its personal
This year's "summer of sport" has shown how the UK's sports infrastructure is capable of
The Victoria Theatre, the oldest in the Australian state of New South Wales, is to
The outgoing chief medical officer, professor Dame Sally Davies, has called for urgent action across
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has pledged to transform women's cricket by investing
A major nation-wide campaign is aiming to help people build simple changes into their daily
Elevate
Elevate
Sports and culture secretary Nicky Morgan has appointed three members to the board of grassroots
A scheme to offer free swimming across Wales has had its budget slashed by £1.5m.
The Griffin Group, owners of the Monart Destination Spa, in County Wexford, Ireland, is set
Sydney Fish Market is to more than double in size and gain a variety of
A partnership deal has resulted in more than 180 Wattbikes being supplied to all stadiums
A memorable summer of international cricket for England concluded on 15 September with the men's
A major renovation project that will expand touring exhibition halls and create several new facilities
The Welsh sports sector has been valued at £1.142bn (gross value added), out-performing a number
Members of Parliament will quiz cricket chiefs over their plans to capitalise on England's recent
Construction company Lendlease has reportedly withdrawn its initial bid to build the long-planned Sydney Modern
The Cricket World Cup is set to provide English cricket a participation boost, as the
A Labour Government of the future would put wellbeing at the heart of all future
Sport Wales has revealed details of a new funding initiative designed to help people in
Health club operator Total Fitness has completed a turnaround of its fortunes, reversing a "steady
Leisure operators Everyone Active and GLL each picked up three gongs at the ukactive Awards
Gwynedd Council in north Wales has set up a new company to operate leisure facilities
There is nothing new in facility operators reconfiguring underused sports courts as gyms and exercise
Inspired to encourage children to develop a lasting relationship with plants and nature, Royal Botanic
Sport Wales has launched a funding initiative called 'A Place for Sport', which will see
Bicycles will be prescribed on the NHS for the first time as part of a
The fitness of children falls dramatically during the holidays – but the problem could be
The UK's largest sports organisations have reinvested £142m of their broadcasting income into developing grassroots
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Life lessons
I tried to play the role of this theoretical version of a leader I’d made up, but I ended up behaving more like a cartoon character
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
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
HCM magazine
Letters
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
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Charity launches community wellbeing space to address health disparities in Birmingham
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May
Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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
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
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates

Wales news

Planet Fitness has opened its 2,000th health club in Colorado Springs, Colorado, US. The fitness
The Rugby Football League (RFL) has been awarded £660,000 from the Youth Endowment Fund to
Former UK Sport chair, Baroness Sue Campbell, has received a damehood in this year's New
Sport Wales has introduced a new initiative to make training and educational sessions more affordable
The European Museum of the Year 2020 will be won by one of 61 nominated
Mid-market health club operator Total Fitness has acquired Pro-Fit Personal Training. The deal follows a
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the English Premier League are partnering to
HRH The Prince of Wales has officially opened Monart Destination Spa’s first UK property –
Franchised operator Planet Fitness has unveiled plans to expand its footprint into Australia. The first
Groundskeeping teams at English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and Premiership rugby side Northampton Saints
London-based CryoAction is expecting to quadruple its business in the next year or so, as
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the industry leader
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
There has been no improvement in the way the UK population feels about its personal
This year's "summer of sport" has shown how the UK's sports infrastructure is capable of
The Victoria Theatre, the oldest in the Australian state of New South Wales, is to
The outgoing chief medical officer, professor Dame Sally Davies, has called for urgent action across
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has pledged to transform women's cricket by investing
A major nation-wide campaign is aiming to help people build simple changes into their daily
Elevate
Elevate
Sports and culture secretary Nicky Morgan has appointed three members to the board of grassroots
A scheme to offer free swimming across Wales has had its budget slashed by £1.5m.
The Griffin Group, owners of the Monart Destination Spa, in County Wexford, Ireland, is set
Sydney Fish Market is to more than double in size and gain a variety of
A partnership deal has resulted in more than 180 Wattbikes being supplied to all stadiums
A memorable summer of international cricket for England concluded on 15 September with the men's
A major renovation project that will expand touring exhibition halls and create several new facilities
The Welsh sports sector has been valued at £1.142bn (gross value added), out-performing a number
Members of Parliament will quiz cricket chiefs over their plans to capitalise on England's recent
Construction company Lendlease has reportedly withdrawn its initial bid to build the long-planned Sydney Modern
The Cricket World Cup is set to provide English cricket a participation boost, as the
A Labour Government of the future would put wellbeing at the heart of all future
Sport Wales has revealed details of a new funding initiative designed to help people in
Health club operator Total Fitness has completed a turnaround of its fortunes, reversing a "steady
Leisure operators Everyone Active and GLL each picked up three gongs at the ukactive Awards
Gwynedd Council in north Wales has set up a new company to operate leisure facilities
There is nothing new in facility operators reconfiguring underused sports courts as gyms and exercise
Inspired to encourage children to develop a lasting relationship with plants and nature, Royal Botanic
Sport Wales has launched a funding initiative called 'A Place for Sport', which will see
Bicycles will be prescribed on the NHS for the first time as part of a
The fitness of children falls dramatically during the holidays – but the problem could be
The UK's largest sports organisations have reinvested £142m of their broadcasting income into developing grassroots
106 - 130 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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Charity launches community wellbeing space to address health disparities in Birmingham
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May
Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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
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
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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