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The 2002 General Household Survey, has revealed a steady decline in sports participation by adults
With the licensing of Skillsactive as the Sector Skills Council for the UK last year,
The Amida Racquets & Fitness Spa in Hampton was one of 16 retail and leisure
Jubilee Hall Clubs is to implement a number of initiatives at Westminster Gym after renewing
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has marked yet another extraordinary milestone with the registration
Orient Retreat Spa, one of Asia’s leading spa chains, will open a new day spa
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Developer, Gleeson, has completed its £13.4m extension of the Hurlingham Club in Fulham, west London.
Consumer association, Which?, has said that five volunteers it sent to request advice on losing
The Sports International group, a Turkish/American joint venture which owns five health and fitness sites
Lifetime, the international wellness and spa industry trade fair, will take place again from 25-27
Independent charitable trust, Community Leisure Services (CLS), has revealed detailed plans for the £2m refurbishment
National charity, Living Streets, has said that the government’s action plan on walking and cycling
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
American fitness group and official fitness centre sponsor of the 2004-2008 US Olympic teams, 24
Bladerunner, the corporate health and fitness provider, has acquired Body & Mind, the operator of
With the licensing of SkillsActive as the Sector Skills Council for the UK last year,
The owner of INDU-Harbour-ALMA in Germany’s Rhein Ruhr area, Rolf Bogatzki, has announced he will
Spanish health club chain, DiR Fitness, has been awarded for its continued efforts to provide
The latest addition to Gothenburg’s health and fitness market, the Gymnasium Sportcenter, recently opened on
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Celebrities and household names joined forces with City & Guilds, the vocational education awarding body,
Daniel Sheratte is to join Crown Golf’s Eccleston Park Golf Club in Prescot as general
Minister for transport, Kim Howells, has announced new measures to increase levels of cycling and
Training provider, Goodform, has launched a one-day Introduction to Sales and Marketing for Sport course,
Bannatyne Fitness is to introduce the Young @ Heart programme for mature members at all
Star Trac has released summer dates for the Johnny G qualification Spinning® courses for both
Roger Davinson has been appointed general manager at Chesfield Downs Golf Club in Hertfordshire. He
The Sports Up health and fitness club in Wiesbaden, Germany, completed a 300,000euro (£200,000) refurbishment
Roger Mclaughlan has been appointed operations director at Holmes Place. Previously retail director at Stylo
Ross Faragher-Thomas from Virgin Active South Africa and Peter Brennan from Virgin Active UK are
Next Generation has appointed Stephen Brown as general manager of its new £12m racquets, health
One of Sweden’s largest fitness centre chains, Friskis & Svettis (F&S), has announced that the
Germany’s Elixia Health & Wellness Group has introduced a new programme called Get You Started
Fitness club operator and franchisor, Gold’s Gym International, is to be acquired by TRT Holdings
Wow! Work Our World, the family-owned and operated US-based health club chain has added a
The winners were announced last week of the first ever Manchester Awards, organised by Moving
Health club operator, LA Fitness, has secured a three-year contract to test the fitness of
Metis Physiotherapy Centre, which opened at the Long Dock, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane last September,
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council are today launching a scheme to develop a Healthy Living
Fitness club operator Holmes Place has appointed design and strategy consultancy 20/20 to work on
US-based health club chain, Bally Total Fitness, has revealed its latest campaign to educate obese
David Lloyd Leisure is to hold its biggest ever group cycle masterclass this month at
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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 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
HCM magazine
Research
BMI has been proven to be an inaccurate measure since it doesn’t distinguish fat mass from muscle mass
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
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
Everyone's talking about
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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
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

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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
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 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
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
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
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
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: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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
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

Latest news

The 2002 General Household Survey, has revealed a steady decline in sports participation by adults
With the licensing of Skillsactive as the Sector Skills Council for the UK last year,
The Amida Racquets & Fitness Spa in Hampton was one of 16 retail and leisure
Jubilee Hall Clubs is to implement a number of initiatives at Westminster Gym after renewing
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has marked yet another extraordinary milestone with the registration
Orient Retreat Spa, one of Asia’s leading spa chains, will open a new day spa
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Developer, Gleeson, has completed its £13.4m extension of the Hurlingham Club in Fulham, west London.
Consumer association, Which?, has said that five volunteers it sent to request advice on losing
The Sports International group, a Turkish/American joint venture which owns five health and fitness sites
Lifetime, the international wellness and spa industry trade fair, will take place again from 25-27
Independent charitable trust, Community Leisure Services (CLS), has revealed detailed plans for the £2m refurbishment
National charity, Living Streets, has said that the government’s action plan on walking and cycling
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
American fitness group and official fitness centre sponsor of the 2004-2008 US Olympic teams, 24
Bladerunner, the corporate health and fitness provider, has acquired Body & Mind, the operator of
With the licensing of SkillsActive as the Sector Skills Council for the UK last year,
The owner of INDU-Harbour-ALMA in Germany’s Rhein Ruhr area, Rolf Bogatzki, has announced he will
Spanish health club chain, DiR Fitness, has been awarded for its continued efforts to provide
The latest addition to Gothenburg’s health and fitness market, the Gymnasium Sportcenter, recently opened on
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Celebrities and household names joined forces with City & Guilds, the vocational education awarding body,
Daniel Sheratte is to join Crown Golf’s Eccleston Park Golf Club in Prescot as general
Minister for transport, Kim Howells, has announced new measures to increase levels of cycling and
Training provider, Goodform, has launched a one-day Introduction to Sales and Marketing for Sport course,
Bannatyne Fitness is to introduce the Young @ Heart programme for mature members at all
Star Trac has released summer dates for the Johnny G qualification Spinning® courses for both
Roger Davinson has been appointed general manager at Chesfield Downs Golf Club in Hertfordshire. He
The Sports Up health and fitness club in Wiesbaden, Germany, completed a 300,000euro (£200,000) refurbishment
Roger Mclaughlan has been appointed operations director at Holmes Place. Previously retail director at Stylo
Ross Faragher-Thomas from Virgin Active South Africa and Peter Brennan from Virgin Active UK are
Next Generation has appointed Stephen Brown as general manager of its new £12m racquets, health
One of Sweden’s largest fitness centre chains, Friskis & Svettis (F&S), has announced that the
Germany’s Elixia Health & Wellness Group has introduced a new programme called Get You Started
Fitness club operator and franchisor, Gold’s Gym International, is to be acquired by TRT Holdings
Wow! Work Our World, the family-owned and operated US-based health club chain has added a
The winners were announced last week of the first ever Manchester Awards, organised by Moving
Health club operator, LA Fitness, has secured a three-year contract to test the fitness of
Metis Physiotherapy Centre, which opened at the Long Dock, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane last September,
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council are today launching a scheme to develop a Healthy Living
Fitness club operator Holmes Place has appointed design and strategy consultancy 20/20 to work on
US-based health club chain, Bally Total Fitness, has revealed its latest campaign to educate obese
David Lloyd Leisure is to hold its biggest ever group cycle masterclass this month at
11336 - 11350 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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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 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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
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 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
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
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
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
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: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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
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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