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study news

JP Lennard has provided the University of Central Lancashire with a wide range of fitness
Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum has entered its second month behind closed doors as developers are working
A study by Screen Digest has predicted that within two or three years, half of
More than a third of health and fitness clubs are making a loss according to
The Museum of London has announced it plans to re-bury most of the 17,000 skeletons
The UK has a greater proportion of spa-goers than the US, says a recent study
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The fourth Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP) conference took place last month in Bad
Restaurant and bar group Living Ventures will be opening a £1.3m Living Room site in
A recent study by financial publishers Plimsoll, which profiled the UK amusement parks and arcades
A three-year pilot study aimed at reducing health inequalities has been launched in north west
The Panatta Sport Research Centre, a division of the Italian fitness supplier, Panatta Sport, has
Training provider LifeTime Health and Fitness has launched its Fastrack course for experienced fitness instructors
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
North Solihull Physical Education and Sport Group has appointed The Symonds Group Sport and Leisure
Personal training company, Xtremetrainers, is due to open its first Fighting Gym in January. Founded
The Fitness Industry Suppliers Association (FISA) has commissioned Leisure-net Solutions to conduct a study into
Three swimming organisations have joined forces to create a new body to represent the interests
Sports and leisure consultancy, PMP, has been appointed to investigate the future provision of leisure
While the traditional study of portraiture in Britain has concentrated on depictions of the upper
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Campaigners for a new National Museum of Pre-History, to be situated in Flintshire, north Wales,
According to Australian research findings published in the British Medical Journal, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Personal fitness is a major concern for most people, says a study by the JPMorgan
US-based designers and ‘arch-rivals,’ Jack Rouse Associates and BRC Imagination Arts, are collaborating for the
Hotel, tourism and leisure consultancy, TRI Hospitality Consulting, has opened an office in Lagos, Nigeria.
Two of the people credited with bringing the modern spa concept to Germany have launched
David Lloyd Leisure has officially opened its second training academy following the success of its
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon is offering its staff the chance to gain a retail management
The British Association of Leisure Parks Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) has been asked by the
Research released by South West Tourism (SWT) shows that the tourism industry is worth over
DC Leisure’s Tooting Leisure Centre has reported a dramatic reduction in attrition rates after the
DC Leisure’s Tooting Leisure Centre has reported a dramatic reduction in attrition rates after the
The new web site recently launched for Stratica Eco-Polymeric Flooring offers the commercial customer up
A study commissioned by the National Bingo Game Association has claimed that a night out
A 27 year-old Singapore lab researcher who tested positive for the SARS virus has recovered
According to a recent study by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), almost half of the
Consultants, PMP, have been appointed by Braintree District Council to prepare a parks and open
John O’Donohue TD, Irish minister for arts, sport and tourism, has officially reopened the Ennis
A Franco-US study has discovered the secret of why the French stay slim on rich
A six-year study by the National Institute of Health involving 500 healthy adults, aged 40
An 11 year study in Finland has found a correlation between low fitness levels and
Cannons, LA Fitness and Soho Gyms have teamed up with South Bank University to offer
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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 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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

study news

JP Lennard has provided the University of Central Lancashire with a wide range of fitness
Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum has entered its second month behind closed doors as developers are working
A study by Screen Digest has predicted that within two or three years, half of
More than a third of health and fitness clubs are making a loss according to
The Museum of London has announced it plans to re-bury most of the 17,000 skeletons
The UK has a greater proportion of spa-goers than the US, says a recent study
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The fourth Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP) conference took place last month in Bad
Restaurant and bar group Living Ventures will be opening a £1.3m Living Room site in
A recent study by financial publishers Plimsoll, which profiled the UK amusement parks and arcades
A three-year pilot study aimed at reducing health inequalities has been launched in north west
The Panatta Sport Research Centre, a division of the Italian fitness supplier, Panatta Sport, has
Training provider LifeTime Health and Fitness has launched its Fastrack course for experienced fitness instructors
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
North Solihull Physical Education and Sport Group has appointed The Symonds Group Sport and Leisure
Personal training company, Xtremetrainers, is due to open its first Fighting Gym in January. Founded
The Fitness Industry Suppliers Association (FISA) has commissioned Leisure-net Solutions to conduct a study into
Three swimming organisations have joined forces to create a new body to represent the interests
Sports and leisure consultancy, PMP, has been appointed to investigate the future provision of leisure
While the traditional study of portraiture in Britain has concentrated on depictions of the upper
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Campaigners for a new National Museum of Pre-History, to be situated in Flintshire, north Wales,
According to Australian research findings published in the British Medical Journal, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Personal fitness is a major concern for most people, says a study by the JPMorgan
US-based designers and ‘arch-rivals,’ Jack Rouse Associates and BRC Imagination Arts, are collaborating for the
Hotel, tourism and leisure consultancy, TRI Hospitality Consulting, has opened an office in Lagos, Nigeria.
Two of the people credited with bringing the modern spa concept to Germany have launched
David Lloyd Leisure has officially opened its second training academy following the success of its
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon is offering its staff the chance to gain a retail management
The British Association of Leisure Parks Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) has been asked by the
Research released by South West Tourism (SWT) shows that the tourism industry is worth over
DC Leisure’s Tooting Leisure Centre has reported a dramatic reduction in attrition rates after the
DC Leisure’s Tooting Leisure Centre has reported a dramatic reduction in attrition rates after the
The new web site recently launched for Stratica Eco-Polymeric Flooring offers the commercial customer up
A study commissioned by the National Bingo Game Association has claimed that a night out
A 27 year-old Singapore lab researcher who tested positive for the SARS virus has recovered
According to a recent study by the Health Protection Agency (HPA), almost half of the
Consultants, PMP, have been appointed by Braintree District Council to prepare a parks and open
John O’Donohue TD, Irish minister for arts, sport and tourism, has officially reopened the Ennis
A Franco-US study has discovered the secret of why the French stay slim on rich
A six-year study by the National Institute of Health involving 500 healthy adults, aged 40
An 11 year study in Finland has found a correlation between low fitness levels and
Cannons, LA Fitness and Soho Gyms have teamed up with South Bank University to offer
2681 - 2720 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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 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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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