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Gerald Ronson, founder and chairman of Heron International, was voted Leisure Property Personality of the
Gerald Ronson, founder and chairman of Heron International, was voted Leisure Property Personality of the
The first regional finals of Springboard UK's 2003 FutureChef competition has taken place. The nationwide
The worldwide attractions industry is gearing up for the 2003 season with over 30,000 delegates
Fitness First may be the latest UK health and fitness operator to quit the stock
Groupe Chez Gérard is still intent on a fruitful company restructure, and has decided to
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
LivingWell staff are starring in a national calendar after baring all to raise money for
The worldwide attractions industry is gearing up for the 2003 season with over 30,000 delegates
Fitness First may be the latest UK health and fitness operator to quit the stock
St Albans Community Leisure and Sports Development Team, managed by Leisure Connection, organised a series
Final capital funding has been approved for the proposed new Shildon Railway Village in Co.
The Euro is to be accepted as payment throughout the National Trust following a vote
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The charity for problem gamblers, GamCare, has told the industry that it must be 'genuinely
L.A Fitness has added a 54th club to its estate - set to become the
Twelve months after reporting trading difficulties, the Dundee Science Centre has announced a full turnaround
For the third year running, Blackpool Tower Circus has scooped three out of seven national
The battle for control of Signature Restaurants appears to be over as Park Place Capital
Starbucks says it can see 'a clear path to profitability' in Britain, even though the
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The European hotel industry continues to attract investment even though the market outlook remains uncertain
Springboard UK is calling for companies in the leisure, hospitality, travel and tourism industries to
UGC Cinemas has launched the UK version of its website, www.ugccinemas.co.uk, following launches in France,
The European hotel industry continues to attract investment even though the market outlook remains uncertain
Mortons Personal Fitness Clubs has announced plans to rollout a number of sites within the
Fitness fx is launching a new gym-based selection of pre-choreographed exercise routines called studio fx.
Mortons Personal Fitness Clubs has announced plans to rollout a number of sites within the
The Queen has unveiled long awaited plans to relax UK licensing laws and allow pubs
The Queen has unveiled long awaited plans to relax UK licensing laws and allow pubs
Work has started on a new Bannatyne Fitness club on the Crewe Business Park. The
The Training School, a dedicated training centre for the hospitality industry has opened in a
Guests were evacuated from the Tomb Blaster ride queue line at Chessington World of Adventures
The first purpose-built hotel for the blind and partially sighted has officially opened in Bognor
The team that developed the Riverside racquet clubs, Espree health clubs and Harbour clubs in
Electrosonic Group, which specialises in the AV needs of theme parks and exhibitions, museums, retail
The team that developed the Riverside racquet clubs, Espree health clubs and Harbour clubs in
Construction has begun on the Vegetable Kingdom, a new visitor attraction due to open in
The largest free-to-use adventure playgrounds in the South West, and one of the largest in
London has the potential to launch a world-beating bid for the 2012 Olympic Games says
Hugh Osmond has acquired the four Center Parcs UK holiday villages in a sale and
London has the potential to launch a world-beating bid for the 2012 Olympic Games says
Hugh Osmond has acquired the four Center Parcs UK holiday villages in a sale and
12,300
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Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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HCM People
Founder, Physique 57
Physique 57 is poised for synergystic collaborations with new partners around the world
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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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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
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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
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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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

UK news

Gerald Ronson, founder and chairman of Heron International, was voted Leisure Property Personality of the
Gerald Ronson, founder and chairman of Heron International, was voted Leisure Property Personality of the
The first regional finals of Springboard UK's 2003 FutureChef competition has taken place. The nationwide
The worldwide attractions industry is gearing up for the 2003 season with over 30,000 delegates
Fitness First may be the latest UK health and fitness operator to quit the stock
Groupe Chez Gérard is still intent on a fruitful company restructure, and has decided to
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
LivingWell staff are starring in a national calendar after baring all to raise money for
The worldwide attractions industry is gearing up for the 2003 season with over 30,000 delegates
Fitness First may be the latest UK health and fitness operator to quit the stock
St Albans Community Leisure and Sports Development Team, managed by Leisure Connection, organised a series
Final capital funding has been approved for the proposed new Shildon Railway Village in Co.
The Euro is to be accepted as payment throughout the National Trust following a vote
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The charity for problem gamblers, GamCare, has told the industry that it must be 'genuinely
L.A Fitness has added a 54th club to its estate - set to become the
Twelve months after reporting trading difficulties, the Dundee Science Centre has announced a full turnaround
For the third year running, Blackpool Tower Circus has scooped three out of seven national
The battle for control of Signature Restaurants appears to be over as Park Place Capital
Starbucks says it can see 'a clear path to profitability' in Britain, even though the
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The European hotel industry continues to attract investment even though the market outlook remains uncertain
Springboard UK is calling for companies in the leisure, hospitality, travel and tourism industries to
UGC Cinemas has launched the UK version of its website, www.ugccinemas.co.uk, following launches in France,
The European hotel industry continues to attract investment even though the market outlook remains uncertain
Mortons Personal Fitness Clubs has announced plans to rollout a number of sites within the
Fitness fx is launching a new gym-based selection of pre-choreographed exercise routines called studio fx.
Mortons Personal Fitness Clubs has announced plans to rollout a number of sites within the
The Queen has unveiled long awaited plans to relax UK licensing laws and allow pubs
The Queen has unveiled long awaited plans to relax UK licensing laws and allow pubs
Work has started on a new Bannatyne Fitness club on the Crewe Business Park. The
The Training School, a dedicated training centre for the hospitality industry has opened in a
Guests were evacuated from the Tomb Blaster ride queue line at Chessington World of Adventures
The first purpose-built hotel for the blind and partially sighted has officially opened in Bognor
The team that developed the Riverside racquet clubs, Espree health clubs and Harbour clubs in
Electrosonic Group, which specialises in the AV needs of theme parks and exhibitions, museums, retail
The team that developed the Riverside racquet clubs, Espree health clubs and Harbour clubs in
Construction has begun on the Vegetable Kingdom, a new visitor attraction due to open in
The largest free-to-use adventure playgrounds in the South West, and one of the largest in
London has the potential to launch a world-beating bid for the 2012 Olympic Games says
Hugh Osmond has acquired the four Center Parcs UK holiday villages in a sale and
London has the potential to launch a world-beating bid for the 2012 Olympic Games says
Hugh Osmond has acquired the four Center Parcs UK holiday villages in a sale and
22601 - 12300 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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 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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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