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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Stockport news

Image: Ray Hatton (far right), with Metro staff and son Matthew (centre) Ray Hatton, father
Life Leisure has officially launched the UK's most acclaimed weight loss programme in Stockport. As
Pure Gym, the low-cost health club operator first launched in 2009, has announced its plans
Stockport Council's executive has backed plans to acquire a long leasehold to a town centre
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has announced its new board members for the three year
Low-cost health club operator Fit4less has continued to expand its UK estate after unveiling its
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Fit4less, the low-cost gym concept owned by énergie Group, has announced the opening of its
Stockport Sports Trust has announced that it is rebranding as Life Leisure. The rebrand is
Active Faces, under director Damian Locascio, has developed a unique model for the health and
North West England-based Stockport Sports Trust has confirmed that it is to be renamed as
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced that Stockport's Bramall Hall has moved a step
Health club operator énergie has opened its 13th Fit4Less-branded budget gym and revealed that it
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Stockport Sports Trust have launched a charity foundation in the name of their late Chairman,
Stockport Council has announced that it has completed a deal to acquire the town's Grand
Stockport Sports Trust, in partnership with Stockport Council, has opened a brand new fitness facility
Stockport Sports Trust, in partnership with Stockport Council, has opened a brand new fitness facility
Locum Destination Consulting, in partnership with economists AMION Consulting, has completed an assessment of the
Scarborough Borough Council (SBC) is to consider proposals for the future management of the North
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Stockport Council has unveiled a new public consultation in a bid to gather comments on
Three new play areas have opened in Stockport, Greater Manchester, as part of a wider
Administrators at Stockport County Football Club (SCFC) have confirmed that the Melrose Consortium has yet
Chester City Football Club (CCFC) is set to be kicked out of the Blue Square
Stockport Sports Trust (SST) has launched a Community First Responder Scheme by installing automated external
Stockport Sports Trust (SST) has launched a Community First Responder Scheme by installing automated external
Target Fitness+ Hazel Grove has been awarded Excellent status following its recent Quest assessment. Its
A new £300,000 fitness studio is due to open later this month at Target Fitness+
Stockport Sports Trust is hosting a 'Christmas Splasher' fun weekend which will take place across
This month sees the launch of the new Members Loyalty Scheme at Target Fitness+ and
Did you know that regular physical activity can help you manage a range of medical
Heritage Open Days 2009, an initiative that aims to provide members of the public with
Stockport Sports Trust has successfully achieved Quest accreditation for Target Fitness+ Cheadle. Over the last
Doubts have been cast over the future of Livingston Football Club (LFC) and Farsley Celtic
Stockport County Football Club (SCFC) has been deducted 10 points by the Football League after
From 1 April, the Sport Development team working as part of Stockport Metropolitan Council will
British Swimming has announced five sites which will form a new network of Intensive Training
A £4.4m sports development in Stockport has been given the go ahead by the local
Stockport Sports Trust has recently spent £300,000 on refurbishing five of its sites. The new
Stockport Story Museum has opened a new exhibition exploring the world of puppets and masks.
The Imperial War Museum North in the UK won the accolade of Large Visitor Attraction
South Manchester’s Hazel Grove Pools and Target Fitness Centre – which is operated by Stockport
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Recovery
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
HCM magazine
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
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
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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 magazine
Editor's letter
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
Specifier
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
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
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
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
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 Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
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
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
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
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.
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
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

Stockport news

Image: Ray Hatton (far right), with Metro staff and son Matthew (centre) Ray Hatton, father
Life Leisure has officially launched the UK's most acclaimed weight loss programme in Stockport. As
Pure Gym, the low-cost health club operator first launched in 2009, has announced its plans
Stockport Council's executive has backed plans to acquire a long leasehold to a town centre
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has announced its new board members for the three year
Low-cost health club operator Fit4less has continued to expand its UK estate after unveiling its
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Fit4less, the low-cost gym concept owned by énergie Group, has announced the opening of its
Stockport Sports Trust has announced that it is rebranding as Life Leisure. The rebrand is
Active Faces, under director Damian Locascio, has developed a unique model for the health and
North West England-based Stockport Sports Trust has confirmed that it is to be renamed as
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced that Stockport's Bramall Hall has moved a step
Health club operator énergie has opened its 13th Fit4Less-branded budget gym and revealed that it
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Stockport Sports Trust have launched a charity foundation in the name of their late Chairman,
Stockport Council has announced that it has completed a deal to acquire the town's Grand
Stockport Sports Trust, in partnership with Stockport Council, has opened a brand new fitness facility
Stockport Sports Trust, in partnership with Stockport Council, has opened a brand new fitness facility
Locum Destination Consulting, in partnership with economists AMION Consulting, has completed an assessment of the
Scarborough Borough Council (SBC) is to consider proposals for the future management of the North
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Stockport Council has unveiled a new public consultation in a bid to gather comments on
Three new play areas have opened in Stockport, Greater Manchester, as part of a wider
Administrators at Stockport County Football Club (SCFC) have confirmed that the Melrose Consortium has yet
Chester City Football Club (CCFC) is set to be kicked out of the Blue Square
Stockport Sports Trust (SST) has launched a Community First Responder Scheme by installing automated external
Stockport Sports Trust (SST) has launched a Community First Responder Scheme by installing automated external
Target Fitness+ Hazel Grove has been awarded Excellent status following its recent Quest assessment. Its
A new £300,000 fitness studio is due to open later this month at Target Fitness+
Stockport Sports Trust is hosting a 'Christmas Splasher' fun weekend which will take place across
This month sees the launch of the new Members Loyalty Scheme at Target Fitness+ and
Did you know that regular physical activity can help you manage a range of medical
Heritage Open Days 2009, an initiative that aims to provide members of the public with
Stockport Sports Trust has successfully achieved Quest accreditation for Target Fitness+ Cheadle. Over the last
Doubts have been cast over the future of Livingston Football Club (LFC) and Farsley Celtic
Stockport County Football Club (SCFC) has been deducted 10 points by the Football League after
From 1 April, the Sport Development team working as part of Stockport Metropolitan Council will
British Swimming has announced five sites which will form a new network of Intensive Training
A £4.4m sports development in Stockport has been given the go ahead by the local
Stockport Sports Trust has recently spent £300,000 on refurbishing five of its sites. The new
Stockport Story Museum has opened a new exhibition exploring the world of puppets and masks.
The Imperial War Museum North in the UK won the accolade of Large Visitor Attraction
South Manchester’s Hazel Grove Pools and Target Fitness Centre – which is operated by Stockport
26 - 50 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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
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
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
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 Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
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
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
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
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.
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
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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