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gyms news

Life Fitness has once again answered the needs of the marketplace by introducing the Optima
Trust-run SHOKK youth gyms in Rochdale have received direct funding from the NHS Heywood, Middleton
Wycombe District Council (WDC) has apologised for a dispute with operator Nexus Community that resulted
Link4Life, the sports trust working in the borough of Rochdale, is to receive direct funding
Barcelona-based health club operator DiR recently donated 80 pieces of fitness equipment to gyms located
More than 700 Hilton Fitness By Precor facilities have now opened globally since the brand
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Innovative Leisure specialises in a range of climbing walls for both indoor and outdoor locations.
Health club operator Fitness First is to make 24 of its sites more accessible as
A new television channel, offering viewers the opportunity to exercise at home 24-7, will be
The fitness suite at Smethwick Swimming Centre in the West Midlands has received an upgrade.
The owners of Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest man made structure, has opened the first
Established in 1992, Proactive Health has been supplying commercial-quality fitness equipment and accessories to the
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Leisure Connection has opened a Harpers-branded health club at a leisure centre in Wyboston, Bedfordshire,
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is teaming up with her personal trainer, Tracy Anderson, to launch a
The work of Stockton on Tees Teaching PCT health trainers and Tees Active Young Persons
The new year has brought with it a significant rise in new gym memberships for
North Lanarkshire Leisure (NLL) has reopened two of its health clubs following refurbishments at the
Fitness industry entrepreneur Richard Noble, founder of the PF2 gym brand, has bought Chessgrove Day
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A new £500,000 dedicated-bodybuilding gym has opened in Wych Elm Harlow, London, and has attracted
The UK Fitness Network (UKFN), a strategic alliance between the UK's sports and leisure trusts,
The Pemberton Centre in Rushden, East Northamptonshire, operated by sports and leisure trust Cultural Community
A new year-long initiative to encourage families to get fit is being launched on 9
Dudley Council has been awarded £4.5m by the government’s Healthy Community Challenge Fund to help
A comprehensive directory of more than 800 leisure facilities run by sporta leisure trusts across
North Lanarkshire Leisure (NLL) trust is investing more than £500,000 into gym refurbishments at two
Leisure Connection has re-launched the Dorking Sports Centre following a £290,000 refurbishment of its Harpers'
The latest site in the Little Gym franchise has opened in the new £1.6bn mixed-use
Dynaforce, the exclusive Technogym distributor in Singapore, has entered into a joint venture with the
Health club operator David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reapplied for planning permission from Exeter City
From innovative CV and meticulously engineered strength equipment to groundbreaking entertainment services, Precor commits to
AB Audio Visual specialises in the design, supply and installation of audiovisual (AV) equipment, displays
The third annual ‘7 Days for Fitness’ campaign takes place in Austria this month. An
Leisure Connection has launched the first new-look Harpers fitness gym at the Riverside Swimming Centre
Leisure operator Sportspace, otherwise known as Dacorum Sports Trust, has invested over £500,000 in the
JJB Fitness will launch its new budget gym concept this month when it opens its
The combat-based fitness facility Gymbox has opened its third centre after securing a £2.1m funding
REPs' member Katie De-Mouilpied has shared her Olympic experience after being chosen from thousands of
Budget health club operator The Gym Group (TGG), which offers a flat membership rate of
Leisure Connection has launched the first new-look Harpers fitness gym at the Riverside Swimming Centre
Shapemaster has appointed a new agent in Portugal as part of its strategy to expand
12,300
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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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Letters
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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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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
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Design
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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Life lessons
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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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
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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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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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gyms news

Life Fitness has once again answered the needs of the marketplace by introducing the Optima
Trust-run SHOKK youth gyms in Rochdale have received direct funding from the NHS Heywood, Middleton
Wycombe District Council (WDC) has apologised for a dispute with operator Nexus Community that resulted
Link4Life, the sports trust working in the borough of Rochdale, is to receive direct funding
Barcelona-based health club operator DiR recently donated 80 pieces of fitness equipment to gyms located
More than 700 Hilton Fitness By Precor facilities have now opened globally since the brand
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Innovative Leisure specialises in a range of climbing walls for both indoor and outdoor locations.
Health club operator Fitness First is to make 24 of its sites more accessible as
A new television channel, offering viewers the opportunity to exercise at home 24-7, will be
The fitness suite at Smethwick Swimming Centre in the West Midlands has received an upgrade.
The owners of Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest man made structure, has opened the first
Established in 1992, Proactive Health has been supplying commercial-quality fitness equipment and accessories to the
Elevate
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Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Leisure Connection has opened a Harpers-branded health club at a leisure centre in Wyboston, Bedfordshire,
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is teaming up with her personal trainer, Tracy Anderson, to launch a
The work of Stockton on Tees Teaching PCT health trainers and Tees Active Young Persons
The new year has brought with it a significant rise in new gym memberships for
North Lanarkshire Leisure (NLL) has reopened two of its health clubs following refurbishments at the
Fitness industry entrepreneur Richard Noble, founder of the PF2 gym brand, has bought Chessgrove Day
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A new £500,000 dedicated-bodybuilding gym has opened in Wych Elm Harlow, London, and has attracted
The UK Fitness Network (UKFN), a strategic alliance between the UK's sports and leisure trusts,
The Pemberton Centre in Rushden, East Northamptonshire, operated by sports and leisure trust Cultural Community
A new year-long initiative to encourage families to get fit is being launched on 9
Dudley Council has been awarded £4.5m by the government’s Healthy Community Challenge Fund to help
A comprehensive directory of more than 800 leisure facilities run by sporta leisure trusts across
North Lanarkshire Leisure (NLL) trust is investing more than £500,000 into gym refurbishments at two
Leisure Connection has re-launched the Dorking Sports Centre following a £290,000 refurbishment of its Harpers'
The latest site in the Little Gym franchise has opened in the new £1.6bn mixed-use
Dynaforce, the exclusive Technogym distributor in Singapore, has entered into a joint venture with the
Health club operator David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reapplied for planning permission from Exeter City
From innovative CV and meticulously engineered strength equipment to groundbreaking entertainment services, Precor commits to
AB Audio Visual specialises in the design, supply and installation of audiovisual (AV) equipment, displays
The third annual ‘7 Days for Fitness’ campaign takes place in Austria this month. An
Leisure Connection has launched the first new-look Harpers fitness gym at the Riverside Swimming Centre
Leisure operator Sportspace, otherwise known as Dacorum Sports Trust, has invested over £500,000 in the
JJB Fitness will launch its new budget gym concept this month when it opens its
The combat-based fitness facility Gymbox has opened its third centre after securing a £2.1m funding
REPs' member Katie De-Mouilpied has shared her Olympic experience after being chosen from thousands of
Budget health club operator The Gym Group (TGG), which offers a flat membership rate of
Leisure Connection has launched the first new-look Harpers fitness gym at the Riverside Swimming Centre
Shapemaster has appointed a new agent in Portugal as part of its strategy to expand
1761 - 1800 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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
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