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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Hull news

Coventry will be the next UK City of Culture, beating Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Sunderland and Paisley
Twelve areas across England will take part in a groundbreaking pilot to reach physically inactive
With its year as UK City of Culture coming to a close, Hull is wrapping
Funding charity Spirit of 2012 has appointed Alan Coppin as chair. He replaces Dugald Mackie
After announcing its intention to develop a Bear Grylls attraction in the UK, Merlin CEO
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans for a Bear Grylls adventure park in Birmingham and a
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
A major public installation has opened in front of Hull Minster, as part of the
Fulham FC have appointed global sports architects Populous to lead the redesign of the Riverside
The D-Day Museum in Portsmouth, UK, has secured £4.7m (US$6.3m, €5.3m) from the Heritage Lottery
Hull’s museums, including the Ferens Art Gallery, the Hull History Centre and the Arctic Corsair
Viacom has pulled out of controversial plans to create an underwater Nickelodeon resort and theme
The National Museum of the Royal Navy has begun essential works to support the historic
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Culture and tech projects in the North of England will soon be able to bid
Swiss artist Felice Varini and the Chilean architecture practice Pezo von Ellrichshausen have been commissioned
The Australian city of Wollongong will be the first location outside of Europe to host
The Revolution Bars Group is preparing to establish several new locations across the UK as
A trio of leisure projects have made the shortlist for the prestigious 2017 Stirling Prize
Coventry, Paisley, Stoke, Sunderland or Swansea will be named as the UK City of Culture
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Low-cost fitness brand JD Gyms expects its portfolio of gyms to increase to around 18
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced a shakeup of its ministerial
Places at active-net 2018 are already filling up following the roaring success of the 2017
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
CultureGeek is taking place in London on Friday, a one-day conference focused on the ever-evolving
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has earmarked a September date for a formal
UK Sport has dismissed criticisms that it has failed in its duty of care to
Emirates Team New Zealand have put their America's Cup rivals in spin this week with
Eleven cities of the UK have registered bids to be considered for UK City of
Nuffield Health will be applying to have the café at its Hull club rescored after
Merlin Entertainments has submitted plans for a brand new addition to its midway portfolio –
JD Gyms is expanding its portfolio from eight to ten sites with new facilities in
Birmingham will take a detailed look at its facilities and infrastructure after launching an investigation
The UK is looking for its next City of Culture, launching a nationwide competition to
Artist Nayan Kulkarni has installed a 75m-long (250ft) rotor blade in the centre of Hull
National tourism quango VisitEngland is hoping to capitalise on a bumper year of sport to
We wrap up our CLAD review of 2016 with a look at some of the
AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium has become the first Premier League football ground to install a
VisitEngland has awarded the National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) funding from its Discovery England Fund
Venues such as Villa Park, the Alexander Stadium and the NEC Arena could host Commonwealth
Woodford Leisure Centre in Hull, East Yorkshire is to undergo an 18-month, £6m redevelopment which
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo will tonight (31 August) officially open the nautically-themed new Dubai Opera
12,300
HCM promotional features
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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 know what good looks like when we achieve government engagement
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
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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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
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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
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
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.
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: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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

Hull news

Coventry will be the next UK City of Culture, beating Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Sunderland and Paisley
Twelve areas across England will take part in a groundbreaking pilot to reach physically inactive
With its year as UK City of Culture coming to a close, Hull is wrapping
Funding charity Spirit of 2012 has appointed Alan Coppin as chair. He replaces Dugald Mackie
After announcing its intention to develop a Bear Grylls attraction in the UK, Merlin CEO
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans for a Bear Grylls adventure park in Birmingham and a
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
A major public installation has opened in front of Hull Minster, as part of the
Fulham FC have appointed global sports architects Populous to lead the redesign of the Riverside
The D-Day Museum in Portsmouth, UK, has secured £4.7m (US$6.3m, €5.3m) from the Heritage Lottery
Hull’s museums, including the Ferens Art Gallery, the Hull History Centre and the Arctic Corsair
Viacom has pulled out of controversial plans to create an underwater Nickelodeon resort and theme
The National Museum of the Royal Navy has begun essential works to support the historic
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Culture and tech projects in the North of England will soon be able to bid
Swiss artist Felice Varini and the Chilean architecture practice Pezo von Ellrichshausen have been commissioned
The Australian city of Wollongong will be the first location outside of Europe to host
The Revolution Bars Group is preparing to establish several new locations across the UK as
A trio of leisure projects have made the shortlist for the prestigious 2017 Stirling Prize
Coventry, Paisley, Stoke, Sunderland or Swansea will be named as the UK City of Culture
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Low-cost fitness brand JD Gyms expects its portfolio of gyms to increase to around 18
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced a shakeup of its ministerial
Places at active-net 2018 are already filling up following the roaring success of the 2017
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
CultureGeek is taking place in London on Friday, a one-day conference focused on the ever-evolving
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has earmarked a September date for a formal
UK Sport has dismissed criticisms that it has failed in its duty of care to
Emirates Team New Zealand have put their America's Cup rivals in spin this week with
Eleven cities of the UK have registered bids to be considered for UK City of
Nuffield Health will be applying to have the café at its Hull club rescored after
Merlin Entertainments has submitted plans for a brand new addition to its midway portfolio –
JD Gyms is expanding its portfolio from eight to ten sites with new facilities in
Birmingham will take a detailed look at its facilities and infrastructure after launching an investigation
The UK is looking for its next City of Culture, launching a nationwide competition to
Artist Nayan Kulkarni has installed a 75m-long (250ft) rotor blade in the centre of Hull
National tourism quango VisitEngland is hoping to capitalise on a bumper year of sport to
We wrap up our CLAD review of 2016 with a look at some of the
AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium has become the first Premier League football ground to install a
VisitEngland has awarded the National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) funding from its Discovery England Fund
Venues such as Villa Park, the Alexander Stadium and the NEC Arena could host Commonwealth
Woodford Leisure Centre in Hull, East Yorkshire is to undergo an 18-month, £6m redevelopment which
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo will tonight (31 August) officially open the nautically-themed new Dubai Opera
26 - 50 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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
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.
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: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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