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The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) – the body that sets standards for the
Leisure Connection has been selected as the preferred bidder to manage St Albans City and
Kids fitness equipment supplier Shokk has launched a stretch and relaxation course for instructors working
Lifetime has become one of the first training providers in the UK fitness industry to
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has unveiled its new spa and wellbeing concept with the opening
According to the director of development at Tennis Scotland, Matt Hulbert, 18 year-old Andrew Murray’s
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
David Lloyd, chair of the Next Generation health and fitness club chain, has taken up
Development work on David Lloyd Leisure’s Health and Fitness Club of the Year is nearing
SOLL Leisure will take over the management of two further leisure facilities in Oxfordshire this
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, has teamed up with a local school in
Sheffield’s award-winning Hillsborough Leisure Centre has announced a record turnover of £2m for 2004/2005. The
A sports college relaunches as an Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) site this week (29 July),
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Amida has raised £62,500 for two local children’s hospices thanks to the help of actor
Esporta is offering members of staff bonuses of up to £1,000 in a drive to
A health expert has called for a ‘Jamie Oliver of the gym’ to tackle the
Hackney Borough Council in London has ended its partnership with Leisure Connection, just three years
Twelve Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) approved training providers met in Birmingham recently to discuss
Freedom Leisure has been awarded the Hastings Borough Council leisure management contract following a tendering
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The programme for the first annual Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Convention is shaping up
Contours Express Ladies Fitness and Weight Loss Studios has recruited two franchisees to open facilities
The EZ Cycling Instructor Training Course from Reach Wellness has been passed as endorsed training
FitNation, the membership group of more than 200 independent health club and small chains, has
TeamBath, part of the University of Bath, has launched a Fitness Academy offering nationally-recognised vocational
More than 600 members responded to the first technical article in the REPs’ Journal published
Sports minister Richard Caborn and the former Olympic athlete, Roger Black, are backing a free
Next Generation Clubs is to open a second Harbour Club following its £16.1m acquisition of
Holmes Place has reported an increase in new members following an extensive rebranding exercise. New
A project aimed at getting more children to use parks was launched last month on
A fitness studio designed for personal trainers has opened in Epping, Essex. Privately funded by
Health club operator Esporta has sold 13 non-core clubs to Virgin Active as part of
SkillsActive – the Sector Skills Council responsible for the tackling the skills gap in the
Operators and suppliers in the fitness industry have hailed the first SIBEC UK event a
The Physical Education School Sport and Club Links (PESSCL) strategy is having a positive impact
The global health club industry is nearing its goal of having 100 million members by
Scott Ehler has won the title of Fitness Professional of the Year at the Australian
Virgin has formed an alliance with one of the largest health benefits companies in the
Hospitality company The Wests Group has invested AUD$12m (£5m) in a second health and fitness
Lifestyle Family Fitness has acquired SouthSide Athletic Clubs, which will boost its membership by a
Paul Grymkowski and Rich Minzer, formerly responsible for the development of Gold’s Gym’s licensing programme,
Construction on a new £12m Next Generation fitness and racquets club has begun at Carlton
12,300
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
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Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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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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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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
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Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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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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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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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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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Latest news

The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) – the body that sets standards for the
Leisure Connection has been selected as the preferred bidder to manage St Albans City and
Kids fitness equipment supplier Shokk has launched a stretch and relaxation course for instructors working
Lifetime has become one of the first training providers in the UK fitness industry to
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has unveiled its new spa and wellbeing concept with the opening
According to the director of development at Tennis Scotland, Matt Hulbert, 18 year-old Andrew Murray’s
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
David Lloyd, chair of the Next Generation health and fitness club chain, has taken up
Development work on David Lloyd Leisure’s Health and Fitness Club of the Year is nearing
SOLL Leisure will take over the management of two further leisure facilities in Oxfordshire this
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, has teamed up with a local school in
Sheffield’s award-winning Hillsborough Leisure Centre has announced a record turnover of £2m for 2004/2005. The
A sports college relaunches as an Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) site this week (29 July),
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Amida has raised £62,500 for two local children’s hospices thanks to the help of actor
Esporta is offering members of staff bonuses of up to £1,000 in a drive to
A health expert has called for a ‘Jamie Oliver of the gym’ to tackle the
Hackney Borough Council in London has ended its partnership with Leisure Connection, just three years
Twelve Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) approved training providers met in Birmingham recently to discuss
Freedom Leisure has been awarded the Hastings Borough Council leisure management contract following a tendering
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The programme for the first annual Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Convention is shaping up
Contours Express Ladies Fitness and Weight Loss Studios has recruited two franchisees to open facilities
The EZ Cycling Instructor Training Course from Reach Wellness has been passed as endorsed training
FitNation, the membership group of more than 200 independent health club and small chains, has
TeamBath, part of the University of Bath, has launched a Fitness Academy offering nationally-recognised vocational
More than 600 members responded to the first technical article in the REPs’ Journal published
Sports minister Richard Caborn and the former Olympic athlete, Roger Black, are backing a free
Next Generation Clubs is to open a second Harbour Club following its £16.1m acquisition of
Holmes Place has reported an increase in new members following an extensive rebranding exercise. New
A project aimed at getting more children to use parks was launched last month on
A fitness studio designed for personal trainers has opened in Epping, Essex. Privately funded by
Health club operator Esporta has sold 13 non-core clubs to Virgin Active as part of
SkillsActive – the Sector Skills Council responsible for the tackling the skills gap in the
Operators and suppliers in the fitness industry have hailed the first SIBEC UK event a
The Physical Education School Sport and Club Links (PESSCL) strategy is having a positive impact
The global health club industry is nearing its goal of having 100 million members by
Scott Ehler has won the title of Fitness Professional of the Year at the Australian
Virgin has formed an alliance with one of the largest health benefits companies in the
Hospitality company The Wests Group has invested AUD$12m (£5m) in a second health and fitness
Lifestyle Family Fitness has acquired SouthSide Athletic Clubs, which will boost its membership by a
Paul Grymkowski and Rich Minzer, formerly responsible for the development of Gold’s Gym’s licensing programme,
Construction on a new £12m Next Generation fitness and racquets club has begun at Carlton
10721 - 10735 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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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: 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: TVS Group
The TVS Group supply and install sports and fitness flooring to a wide range of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
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."
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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