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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Black news

Goals Soccer Centres, the five-a-side football operator which floated on AIM last December, has seen
Pevonia Botanica has launched two new items of spa / salon equipment. The Ionto-Wellness Bed
Uniforms supplier Florence Roby has introduced its new collection of styles for 2005. The result
The Football Association is to have talks with clubs and police chiefs following a weekend
A number of celebrities gathered at the David Lloyd Raynes Park club to celebrate the
A new initiative, designed to crack down on sub-standard tourism accommodation in England, has been
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Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Goals Soccer Centres has opened its 12th UK site near Wolverhampton. Goals Black Country is
Ultra runner and multiple world record holder Rory Coleman is famous for putting himself to
Despite stagnating sales, London-based bar and restaurant operator Hartford Group reported pre-tax profits of £445,000
Blackpool Tower is set to announce a new amateur dance competition to be held in
The theme of this year's BackCare Week was Posture and Surrey-based Healthy Posture introduced a
Hilton Group has appointed Ian Carter as the new chief executive of its Hilton International
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley has topped a poll to find the most
Online betting group Sportingbet has reported a 30 per cent increase in turnover for the
Marston Hotels has volunteered the services of its Kent hotel, the Hythe Imperial, in order
Three new directors have been appointed to the board at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Managing director
St Bede’s Roman Catholic High School and Specialist Sports College in Blackburn is to unveil
Comprehensive plans to develop three areas in the Black Country have been announced this week.
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The Royal National Insitute of the Blind (RNIB) has announced that it will close the
The Royal Academy of Arts Restaurant has reopened following a redesign sympathetic to the original
Hotel group Hilton has said Blackpool would be its preferred location for a £200m joint
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) last night unveiled the winners of its Commit to Get
A revolutionary new design of dumbbell has been launched by E.XF Fitness Equipment. Called the
London’s Westminster Council has confirmed that an informal call was made to its licensing and
Compact Fitness is a new London based company set up to import and distribute a
Speaking at the inaugural Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC2004) this week, culture secretary Tessa Jowell said
The 77-hectare Ritz Carlton Bali Resort and Spa will unveil its latest villa expansion on
Marc Etches, managing director of Leisure Parcs, has announced the is to leave the company.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has unveiled plans to extend the Big Blue Hotel with the addition
The Hotel & Catering International Management Association is to host its 2004 President’s Ball on
Visit London’s American tour is set to begin this weekend as the five specially-commissioned black
US-based theme park operator Six Flags has unveiled plans to build a new water park
Australian billionaire Kerry Packer and British entrepreneur Damien Aspinall are behind a scheme to create
Fitness First has opened its flagship health club, Fitness First Platinum, in Sydney, Australia. The
Magic Tan launched two new booths and a revolutionary new airbrushing system at the Las
Fire crews tackled a blaze at the Bean Street Food Court within Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The Tree Tops Adventure Walk, the newest addition to the Ashby-de-la Zouch-based Conkers family attraction
Esporta will unveil a new group cycling concept when it opens its Guildford club next
Hotel operator Millennium & Copthorne has said that the improving trend it saw in the
The team behind The White Swan and The Well pubs in London is to open
12,300
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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
Research
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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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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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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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
HCM magazine
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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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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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: 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.
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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
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex hosts networking golf day at Close House
Speedflex, renowned for its innovative approach to fitness, recently ventured into new territory by hosting its first-ever networking golf day at Close House, one of the most renowned golfing destinations in the UK.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EXOS adds Wattbike to its supplier list
Wattbike, leaders in indoor cycling, is proud to announce that wattbike is now included as an official supplier with Exos, global experts in human performance and corporate wellbeing solutions.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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06-06 Jun 2024
Drayton Manor Theme Park & Resort, Tamworth, United Kingdom
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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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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Black news

Goals Soccer Centres, the five-a-side football operator which floated on AIM last December, has seen
Pevonia Botanica has launched two new items of spa / salon equipment. The Ionto-Wellness Bed
Uniforms supplier Florence Roby has introduced its new collection of styles for 2005. The result
The Football Association is to have talks with clubs and police chiefs following a weekend
A number of celebrities gathered at the David Lloyd Raynes Park club to celebrate the
A new initiative, designed to crack down on sub-standard tourism accommodation in England, has been
Elevate
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Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Goals Soccer Centres has opened its 12th UK site near Wolverhampton. Goals Black Country is
Ultra runner and multiple world record holder Rory Coleman is famous for putting himself to
Despite stagnating sales, London-based bar and restaurant operator Hartford Group reported pre-tax profits of £445,000
Blackpool Tower is set to announce a new amateur dance competition to be held in
The theme of this year's BackCare Week was Posture and Surrey-based Healthy Posture introduced a
Hilton Group has appointed Ian Carter as the new chief executive of its Hilton International
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley has topped a poll to find the most
Online betting group Sportingbet has reported a 30 per cent increase in turnover for the
Marston Hotels has volunteered the services of its Kent hotel, the Hythe Imperial, in order
Three new directors have been appointed to the board at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Managing director
St Bede’s Roman Catholic High School and Specialist Sports College in Blackburn is to unveil
Comprehensive plans to develop three areas in the Black Country have been announced this week.
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The Royal National Insitute of the Blind (RNIB) has announced that it will close the
The Royal Academy of Arts Restaurant has reopened following a redesign sympathetic to the original
Hotel group Hilton has said Blackpool would be its preferred location for a £200m joint
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) last night unveiled the winners of its Commit to Get
A revolutionary new design of dumbbell has been launched by E.XF Fitness Equipment. Called the
London’s Westminster Council has confirmed that an informal call was made to its licensing and
Compact Fitness is a new London based company set up to import and distribute a
Speaking at the inaugural Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC2004) this week, culture secretary Tessa Jowell said
The 77-hectare Ritz Carlton Bali Resort and Spa will unveil its latest villa expansion on
Marc Etches, managing director of Leisure Parcs, has announced the is to leave the company.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has unveiled plans to extend the Big Blue Hotel with the addition
The Hotel & Catering International Management Association is to host its 2004 President’s Ball on
Visit London’s American tour is set to begin this weekend as the five specially-commissioned black
US-based theme park operator Six Flags has unveiled plans to build a new water park
Australian billionaire Kerry Packer and British entrepreneur Damien Aspinall are behind a scheme to create
Fitness First has opened its flagship health club, Fitness First Platinum, in Sydney, Australia. The
Magic Tan launched two new booths and a revolutionary new airbrushing system at the Las
Fire crews tackled a blaze at the Bean Street Food Court within Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The Tree Tops Adventure Walk, the newest addition to the Ashby-de-la Zouch-based Conkers family attraction
Esporta will unveil a new group cycling concept when it opens its Guildford club next
Hotel operator Millennium & Copthorne has said that the improving trend it saw in the
The team behind The White Swan and The Well pubs in London is to open
1896 - 1920 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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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: 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.
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: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex hosts networking golf day at Close House
Speedflex, renowned for its innovative approach to fitness, recently ventured into new territory by hosting its first-ever networking golf day at Close House, one of the most renowned golfing destinations in the UK.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EXOS adds Wattbike to its supplier list
Wattbike, leaders in indoor cycling, is proud to announce that wattbike is now included as an official supplier with Exos, global experts in human performance and corporate wellbeing solutions.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
06-06 Jun 2024
Drayton Manor Theme Park & Resort, Tamworth, United Kingdom
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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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