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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Black news

Visit London is to take five specially commissioned black cabs on a tour of the
Hotel chain, Corus Hotels, has finalised the sale of 13 sites from its disposal list
Tourism organisation, Visit London, has revamped its annual awards to increase their profile and take
Geoffrey Thompson OBE DL, managing director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has died aged 67. The
A report published today by the Local Government Association and supported by the DCMS claims
Pub and restaurant operator, Hartford Group has moved into profitability after a period of restructuring
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Pleasure Beach theme park, in Blackpool, will be the site for the first international installation
Sadler’s Wells theatre has announced a number of new senior appointments. Snice the departure of
A fire broke out on Blackpool Pleasure Beach (BPB) last night, damaging the Grand National
Bookmaker, William Hill, remains confident that it will experience a financially strong summer – with
Figures presented at a Royal College of Physicians (RCP) conference this week have shown that,
Black Country Tourism has appointed David Morris as its new head of tourism. As Black
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Iniquity, a new cocktail bar and restaurant aiming to provide cuisine ranging from ‘kebabs to
David Sims has been appointed as the new general manager of De Vere Group’s flagship
Innocent, the smoothie and thickie drinks company, has just introduced its latest juicy water -
Vue, the cinema operator, has expanded its existing estate with the acquisition of two multiplexes
Steve Jones, managing director of climbing wall manufacturer, Entre-Prises (UK) has unveiled details of Venture
Steve Jones, managing director of climbing wall manufacturer, Entre-Prises (UK) has unveiled details of Venture
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Lisa Black has been appointed by LEGO-based themepark LEGOLAND Windsor as a major account manager
The owners of Blackpool nightclub, The Syndicate Superclub, have said they have turned down an
The £120,000 Tsar Bar - described as a vodka sushi bar - has opened in
Blackpool, the seaside town famous for hosting hen and stag nights, has launched an unprecedented
A group of Irish investors, headed by property adviser Quinlan Private, have bought the London-based
Bookmakers are predicting that this weekend will see the largest turnover ever during one day
First half profits at Europe’s richest football club, Manchester United, have leapt up by 32
A clear majority of delegates at the recent British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) conference agreed
Fitness, sports and swimming kit retailer, JP Lennard, has added swimsuits from Nike and Speedo
Lancashire-based Ostwaldtwistle Mills shopping and leisure destination has produced a brochure offering a number of
YMCA England is looking for funding for the second stage of its Tackling Obesity Strategy.
Canadian hotel operator, Fours Seasons, could be considering a bid for the Savoy Group. The
The National Hi-Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU) is investigating a number of blackmail attempts targeting online
JP Lennard has launched their catalogue for 2004, which includes more top name brands than
The very hot weather of last summer along with the effects of both SARS and
The Natural History Museum (NHM) will find it hard to maintain its position as one
The latest dual-use venue from interior designers and architecture consultants, Design LSM, has opened in
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida has launched the Saving a Species tour, where visitors
An hotelier ordered to pay £1,500 compensation to a black woman he turned away from
Aimed at complementing its Scanomat hot drink dispensing systems, Balmoral Trading has introduced a range
A 2,500sq m new hotel and restaurant called The Zetter will be opening in Clerkenwell,
Brighton & Hove Council has revealed plans for the £54m Brighton International Arena, to be
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: 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

Black news

Visit London is to take five specially commissioned black cabs on a tour of the
Hotel chain, Corus Hotels, has finalised the sale of 13 sites from its disposal list
Tourism organisation, Visit London, has revamped its annual awards to increase their profile and take
Geoffrey Thompson OBE DL, managing director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, has died aged 67. The
A report published today by the Local Government Association and supported by the DCMS claims
Pub and restaurant operator, Hartford Group has moved into profitability after a period of restructuring
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Pleasure Beach theme park, in Blackpool, will be the site for the first international installation
Sadler’s Wells theatre has announced a number of new senior appointments. Snice the departure of
A fire broke out on Blackpool Pleasure Beach (BPB) last night, damaging the Grand National
Bookmaker, William Hill, remains confident that it will experience a financially strong summer – with
Figures presented at a Royal College of Physicians (RCP) conference this week have shown that,
Black Country Tourism has appointed David Morris as its new head of tourism. As Black
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Iniquity, a new cocktail bar and restaurant aiming to provide cuisine ranging from ‘kebabs to
David Sims has been appointed as the new general manager of De Vere Group’s flagship
Innocent, the smoothie and thickie drinks company, has just introduced its latest juicy water -
Vue, the cinema operator, has expanded its existing estate with the acquisition of two multiplexes
Steve Jones, managing director of climbing wall manufacturer, Entre-Prises (UK) has unveiled details of Venture
Steve Jones, managing director of climbing wall manufacturer, Entre-Prises (UK) has unveiled details of Venture
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Lisa Black has been appointed by LEGO-based themepark LEGOLAND Windsor as a major account manager
The owners of Blackpool nightclub, The Syndicate Superclub, have said they have turned down an
The £120,000 Tsar Bar - described as a vodka sushi bar - has opened in
Blackpool, the seaside town famous for hosting hen and stag nights, has launched an unprecedented
A group of Irish investors, headed by property adviser Quinlan Private, have bought the London-based
Bookmakers are predicting that this weekend will see the largest turnover ever during one day
First half profits at Europe’s richest football club, Manchester United, have leapt up by 32
A clear majority of delegates at the recent British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) conference agreed
Fitness, sports and swimming kit retailer, JP Lennard, has added swimsuits from Nike and Speedo
Lancashire-based Ostwaldtwistle Mills shopping and leisure destination has produced a brochure offering a number of
YMCA England is looking for funding for the second stage of its Tackling Obesity Strategy.
Canadian hotel operator, Fours Seasons, could be considering a bid for the Savoy Group. The
The National Hi-Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU) is investigating a number of blackmail attempts targeting online
JP Lennard has launched their catalogue for 2004, which includes more top name brands than
The very hot weather of last summer along with the effects of both SARS and
The Natural History Museum (NHM) will find it hard to maintain its position as one
The latest dual-use venue from interior designers and architecture consultants, Design LSM, has opened in
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida has launched the Saving a Species tour, where visitors
An hotelier ordered to pay £1,500 compensation to a black woman he turned away from
Aimed at complementing its Scanomat hot drink dispensing systems, Balmoral Trading has introduced a range
A 2,500sq m new hotel and restaurant called The Zetter will be opening in Clerkenwell,
Brighton & Hove Council has revealed plans for the £54m Brighton International Arena, to be
1936 - 1960 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: 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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