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gyms news

Barcelona-based operator DiR is set to launch a new venture in smaller, lower-budget clubs. The
The skillbase of the health and fitness industry's workforce is increasingly emerging as a vital
A new clothing concept for SLM's Everyone Active gyms has been created by Taylor Made
Kingswood Leisure supplies wet kit bags for changing rooms. Stored on wall-mounted dispensers, the degradable
Budget gym operator Pure Gym is to open its fifth UK site in Sheffield, after
A new £212,000 play area has been unveiled in Croxley Green - the first site
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
With natural play continuing to be a key buzzword within the play industry, Park Leisure
London's Hyde Park in the UK will benefit from the installation of a £40,000 outdoor
London's Hyde Park is set to benefit from the installation of a £40,000 outdoor "senior
Health club operator Fitness First is launching International Fitness Week as part of efforts to
Leeds Metropolitan University has completed a refurbishment of its two gyms. Both the university’s Headingley
Richard Beaumont has been appointed to the role of general manager at the Esporta club
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
AVID Fitness has unveiled the AVID Jogger headset, a wireless and robust piece of kit
Budget health club operator Fitness 4 Less has appointed leisure property specialists Christie + Co
Health club operators across the UK have traditionally looked to benefit from increased membership numbers
Concerns over body image is among the most common reasons preventing people from joining health
PowerBlock is one of the leading brands of adjustable weight dumbbells. In addition to a
Precor has signed an agreement with World Gym International to be the primary fitness equipment
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Precor has signed an agreement with World Gym International to be the primary fitness equipment
Management company DC leisure has become the first operator to sign up to the new
A further four sporta members have been appointed as directors of the UK Fitness Network
Budget gym operator Pure Gym is preparing to open its fourth club in Wolverhampton. The
The US$1.6bn (£1bn, €1.3bn) Burj Dubai will officially open its doors today (4 January) in
Nuyuu Fitness, the gym chain launched in October by Ben Silcox and Dragons' Den entrepreneur
Metropolitan policemen who are overweight could be given a 'fat club' membership as part of
A new class has been launched by Power Plate in Virgin Active gyms. Called Sno
Manufacturers Fitter International Inc's Pro Fitter 3d Cross Trainer continues to be a top choice
There are a number of health and physiological benefits derived from skipping - these include
London-based Fitness club operator Soho Gyms has announced plans to launch its own training academy
More than 3.8 million adults across England use exercise to "make up" for excessive alcohol
Sportsafe UK has been supplying gyms and health clubs with a cable repair kit to
PRS for Music is encouraging more operators to look into the benefits of having music
Spending on health clubs and gyms by customers holding John Lewis & Waitrose credit cards
Spending on health clubs and gyms by customers holding John Lewis & Waitrose credit cards
Fitness club operator David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has completed a redevelopment programme that upgraded facilities
Seven gyms within council-owned leisure centres in Fife are to be refurbished. Fife Sports and
The London Borough of Hounslow has appointed construction group Sisk a £15m contract to carry
Private equity-owned gym chain LA Fitness has earmarked £30m for a comprehensive refurbishment programme of
This month sees the launch of the new Members Loyalty Scheme at Target Fitness+ and
Developer Carillion has finally completed the redevelopment of the Alfreton Swimming Pool in Derbyshire. The
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
HCM magazine
Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
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
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 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
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.
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

gyms news

Barcelona-based operator DiR is set to launch a new venture in smaller, lower-budget clubs. The
The skillbase of the health and fitness industry's workforce is increasingly emerging as a vital
A new clothing concept for SLM's Everyone Active gyms has been created by Taylor Made
Kingswood Leisure supplies wet kit bags for changing rooms. Stored on wall-mounted dispensers, the degradable
Budget gym operator Pure Gym is to open its fifth UK site in Sheffield, after
A new £212,000 play area has been unveiled in Croxley Green - the first site
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
With natural play continuing to be a key buzzword within the play industry, Park Leisure
London's Hyde Park in the UK will benefit from the installation of a £40,000 outdoor
London's Hyde Park is set to benefit from the installation of a £40,000 outdoor "senior
Health club operator Fitness First is launching International Fitness Week as part of efforts to
Leeds Metropolitan University has completed a refurbishment of its two gyms. Both the university’s Headingley
Richard Beaumont has been appointed to the role of general manager at the Esporta club
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
AVID Fitness has unveiled the AVID Jogger headset, a wireless and robust piece of kit
Budget health club operator Fitness 4 Less has appointed leisure property specialists Christie + Co
Health club operators across the UK have traditionally looked to benefit from increased membership numbers
Concerns over body image is among the most common reasons preventing people from joining health
PowerBlock is one of the leading brands of adjustable weight dumbbells. In addition to a
Precor has signed an agreement with World Gym International to be the primary fitness equipment
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Precor has signed an agreement with World Gym International to be the primary fitness equipment
Management company DC leisure has become the first operator to sign up to the new
A further four sporta members have been appointed as directors of the UK Fitness Network
Budget gym operator Pure Gym is preparing to open its fourth club in Wolverhampton. The
The US$1.6bn (£1bn, €1.3bn) Burj Dubai will officially open its doors today (4 January) in
Nuyuu Fitness, the gym chain launched in October by Ben Silcox and Dragons' Den entrepreneur
Metropolitan policemen who are overweight could be given a 'fat club' membership as part of
A new class has been launched by Power Plate in Virgin Active gyms. Called Sno
Manufacturers Fitter International Inc's Pro Fitter 3d Cross Trainer continues to be a top choice
There are a number of health and physiological benefits derived from skipping - these include
London-based Fitness club operator Soho Gyms has announced plans to launch its own training academy
More than 3.8 million adults across England use exercise to "make up" for excessive alcohol
Sportsafe UK has been supplying gyms and health clubs with a cable repair kit to
PRS for Music is encouraging more operators to look into the benefits of having music
Spending on health clubs and gyms by customers holding John Lewis & Waitrose credit cards
Spending on health clubs and gyms by customers holding John Lewis & Waitrose credit cards
Fitness club operator David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has completed a redevelopment programme that upgraded facilities
Seven gyms within council-owned leisure centres in Fife are to be refurbished. Fife Sports and
The London Borough of Hounslow has appointed construction group Sisk a £15m contract to carry
Private equity-owned gym chain LA Fitness has earmarked £30m for a comprehensive refurbishment programme of
This month sees the launch of the new Members Loyalty Scheme at Target Fitness+ and
Developer Carillion has finally completed the redevelopment of the Alfreton Swimming Pool in Derbyshire. The
1691 - 1715 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
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.
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Northumberland’s new leisure partnership commences
Northumberland County Council’s new 10-year leisure partnership with social enterprise, Places Leisure, commences from next month, taking on the management of the county’s 10 leisure facilities.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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