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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Culture secretary, Tessa Jowell, has announced the government will back London's bid to host the
The Sports Council for Wales says it is continuing in its mission to level the
The Premier League Skills project is up and running at Arsenal Football Club. Speaking at
The Coliseum Group, owner of the Sports Café chain, has obtained a licence for its
In a study by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and the Football Association of
Body and Mind has secured the management contract to open a £6.3m health club at
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Cannons Leisure Management has completed the £625,000 refurbishment of the Jubilee Sports Centre in Westminster.
With the deadline approaching for companies to comply with the third part of the Disability
Nick Parr has become the chief executive of the English Sports Association for People with
Richard Davies has been promoted to leisure and activities manager at The Celtic Manor Resort,
Greg Carris has joined Crown Sports as the regional manager for the company's clubs in
A new way to increase the wear tolerance of grass and to reduce surface hardness
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Using sport to encourage children to learn does work, according to a new study. Researchers
A new £2.3m indoor athletics and sports centre in Chelmsford, Essex is using Hager's bus-based
Tandridge Leisure (TLL), a local leisure provider, has been awarded Charter Mark, the quality award
The Sports Club Company has announced that Philip J Swain has been promoted to president
The International Health, Racquet and Sports club Association's (IHRSA) Workforce Health Improvement Program (WHIP) has
An indoor ice-skating arena and Sports Academy are among the multi-million pound proposals put forward
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A EUR4m redevelopment of facilities at the Tralee Regional Sports and Leisure Centre, Co Kerry,
Confectionery maker, Cadbury Schweppes, has announced a Get Active! marketing scheme to launch in May
Confectionery maker, Cadbury Schweppes, has announced a Get Active! marketing scheme to launch in May
The recently announced UK Passport Service's five-year plan contains details of a proposed smart passport.
Nigel Wallace, executive director of the Fitness Industry Association, gave a presentation at the University
REPs has announced the first official 'corporate supporters' of the Register. These are leading companies
As part of a restructuring at Sport England aimed at putting more investment directly into
Brighton & Hove City Council (B&HCC) has announced it has decided not to continue with
John Greenway MP, Shadow Sports Minister and chair of the Register of Exercise Professionals, visited
The first phase of Boston's £7m dabsi Arena is scheduled to open on 26 September.
Revenues rose almost 20 per cent to $122.5m in 2002 for the Los Angeles-based Sports
Between January 2002 and January 2003, US health club memberships rose by 7.5 per cent,
Planning permission has been granted to the Meridian Delta consortium for its Millennium Dome site
Belfast's Maysfield Leisure Centre is to close at the end of March next year. The
London mayor, Ken Livingstone, has threatened to veto the sale of the Millennium Dome site
Scheduled to open in May, iceSheffield aims to be one of the country's premier ice
Sentosa, Singapore's island resort, has revealed details of phase one of its ten year strategy
Swansea's £10.6m National Pool has opened after benefiting from the largest sports lottery grant ever
William Hill has enjoyed growth in all three of its betting divisions in its first
The £4.8m Sutton Arena Leisure Centre, boasting indoor and outdoor facilities for track and field
The Football Foundation has awarded a grant of £908,343 to The Royal Parks to revamp
Epson and Ewell Borough Council has opened the new £8m Rainbow Leisure Centre in Epsom
12,300
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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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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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A team of certified experts craft tailored exercise plans and wellness experience that align with subscribers' goals
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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
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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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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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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
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Company profiles
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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Property & Tenders
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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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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sports news

Culture secretary, Tessa Jowell, has announced the government will back London's bid to host the
The Sports Council for Wales says it is continuing in its mission to level the
The Premier League Skills project is up and running at Arsenal Football Club. Speaking at
The Coliseum Group, owner of the Sports Café chain, has obtained a licence for its
In a study by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and the Football Association of
Body and Mind has secured the management contract to open a £6.3m health club at
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Cannons Leisure Management has completed the £625,000 refurbishment of the Jubilee Sports Centre in Westminster.
With the deadline approaching for companies to comply with the third part of the Disability
Nick Parr has become the chief executive of the English Sports Association for People with
Richard Davies has been promoted to leisure and activities manager at The Celtic Manor Resort,
Greg Carris has joined Crown Sports as the regional manager for the company's clubs in
A new way to increase the wear tolerance of grass and to reduce surface hardness
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Using sport to encourage children to learn does work, according to a new study. Researchers
A new £2.3m indoor athletics and sports centre in Chelmsford, Essex is using Hager's bus-based
Tandridge Leisure (TLL), a local leisure provider, has been awarded Charter Mark, the quality award
The Sports Club Company has announced that Philip J Swain has been promoted to president
The International Health, Racquet and Sports club Association's (IHRSA) Workforce Health Improvement Program (WHIP) has
An indoor ice-skating arena and Sports Academy are among the multi-million pound proposals put forward
Elevate
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Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
A EUR4m redevelopment of facilities at the Tralee Regional Sports and Leisure Centre, Co Kerry,
Confectionery maker, Cadbury Schweppes, has announced a Get Active! marketing scheme to launch in May
Confectionery maker, Cadbury Schweppes, has announced a Get Active! marketing scheme to launch in May
The recently announced UK Passport Service's five-year plan contains details of a proposed smart passport.
Nigel Wallace, executive director of the Fitness Industry Association, gave a presentation at the University
REPs has announced the first official 'corporate supporters' of the Register. These are leading companies
As part of a restructuring at Sport England aimed at putting more investment directly into
Brighton & Hove City Council (B&HCC) has announced it has decided not to continue with
John Greenway MP, Shadow Sports Minister and chair of the Register of Exercise Professionals, visited
The first phase of Boston's £7m dabsi Arena is scheduled to open on 26 September.
Revenues rose almost 20 per cent to $122.5m in 2002 for the Los Angeles-based Sports
Between January 2002 and January 2003, US health club memberships rose by 7.5 per cent,
Planning permission has been granted to the Meridian Delta consortium for its Millennium Dome site
Belfast's Maysfield Leisure Centre is to close at the end of March next year. The
London mayor, Ken Livingstone, has threatened to veto the sale of the Millennium Dome site
Scheduled to open in May, iceSheffield aims to be one of the country's premier ice
Sentosa, Singapore's island resort, has revealed details of phase one of its ten year strategy
Swansea's £10.6m National Pool has opened after benefiting from the largest sports lottery grant ever
William Hill has enjoyed growth in all three of its betting divisions in its first
The £4.8m Sutton Arena Leisure Centre, boasting indoor and outdoor facilities for track and field
The Football Foundation has awarded a grant of £908,343 to The Royal Parks to revamp
Epson and Ewell Borough Council has opened the new £8m Rainbow Leisure Centre in Epsom
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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
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
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 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
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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