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membership news

Membership of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has reached an all time high of
Hilton Group has reported strong figures for the first half of the financial year, seeing
The Spa Association (SPAA) has launched a membership scheme for American spas in a bid
JJB Sports has warned of a 20 per cent drop in profits, but plans to
Two Irish entrepreneurs will open a 10m euro (£6.7m) health club and spa in Felda,
Sports Village has recently completed two projects in the Middle East. The distributor worked with
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Health club certification is to be adopted in Austria and Germany, following the success of
LA Fitness has completed the four-month rollout a new management system across its 65-club estate.
Florida-based Lifestyle Family Fitness has secured $8m (£4.3m) to fund further expansion. The company has
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced the introduction of a £4m Training Bursary Scheme
Health and fitness club operator LivingWell has launched a new membership for the over 60s
A £400,000 appeal to extend facilities at Pipers Vale Gymnastics Centre in Ipswich has received
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Gym-goers will be able to reduce the cost of their private health insurance under separate
Soho Gyms has received a huge boost in membership thanks to the success of its
A personal trainer in Gloucestershire has decided to offer free access to facilities when he
Private equity firm, Legal & General Ventures (LGV), has backed a management buyout of the
Belmont Leisure Solutions has enlarged the service it offers to become a provider of complete
Work is now well underway on the new £17m sports centre at Imperial College London’s
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Fitness First is celebrating the success of the Fitness First Sport Relief Mile, which took
The St David’s Hotel and Spa in Cardiff has teamed up with teachers from London-based
Leisure Sports has joined forces with Marriott International once again to develop a second Renaissance
Next month (August) will see the launch of a £1.3m refurbishment project to expand and
Esporta’s continued focus on its racquets business is paying off as the company has reported
The Mean Fiddler Music Group is to launch a luxurious new gay members bar and
Next month (August) will see the launch of a commercial health club at one of
Jubilee Hall Clubs is to implement a number of initiatives at Westminster Gym after renewing
Aquaterra Leisure will introduce the Premier One initiative at Bath Sports & Leisure Centre this
Jubilee Hall Clubs is to implement a number of initiatives at Westminster Gym after renewing
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has marked yet another extraordinary milestone with the registration
Hotel group, Best Western, has added the Weald Park hotel in Essex to its property
American fitness group and official fitness centre sponsor of the 2004-2008 US Olympic teams, 24
Daniel Sheratte is to join Crown Golf’s Eccleston Park Golf Club in Prescot as general
Bannatyne Fitness is to introduce the Young @ Heart programme for mature members at all
Health club operator, Springhealth Leisure, has reported a reduction in debt and losses following the
Health and fitness club brand, Exclusively Ladies, has opened its third site and has further
The Register of Exercise Professionals is to launch its second industry survey, – Working in
The Hotel & Catering International Management Association (HCIMA) has created a role to manage its
A 180,000 euro Pilates centre has opened in Maastricht and has become the first club
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) officially launched its Adopt a School initiative on 25 May
Around two thirds of the population of England are overweight according to a report published
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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.
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: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

membership news

Membership of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has reached an all time high of
Hilton Group has reported strong figures for the first half of the financial year, seeing
The Spa Association (SPAA) has launched a membership scheme for American spas in a bid
JJB Sports has warned of a 20 per cent drop in profits, but plans to
Two Irish entrepreneurs will open a 10m euro (£6.7m) health club and spa in Felda,
Sports Village has recently completed two projects in the Middle East. The distributor worked with
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Health club certification is to be adopted in Austria and Germany, following the success of
LA Fitness has completed the four-month rollout a new management system across its 65-club estate.
Florida-based Lifestyle Family Fitness has secured $8m (£4.3m) to fund further expansion. The company has
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced the introduction of a £4m Training Bursary Scheme
Health and fitness club operator LivingWell has launched a new membership for the over 60s
A £400,000 appeal to extend facilities at Pipers Vale Gymnastics Centre in Ipswich has received
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Gym-goers will be able to reduce the cost of their private health insurance under separate
Soho Gyms has received a huge boost in membership thanks to the success of its
A personal trainer in Gloucestershire has decided to offer free access to facilities when he
Private equity firm, Legal & General Ventures (LGV), has backed a management buyout of the
Belmont Leisure Solutions has enlarged the service it offers to become a provider of complete
Work is now well underway on the new £17m sports centre at Imperial College London’s
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Fitness First is celebrating the success of the Fitness First Sport Relief Mile, which took
The St David’s Hotel and Spa in Cardiff has teamed up with teachers from London-based
Leisure Sports has joined forces with Marriott International once again to develop a second Renaissance
Next month (August) will see the launch of a £1.3m refurbishment project to expand and
Esporta’s continued focus on its racquets business is paying off as the company has reported
The Mean Fiddler Music Group is to launch a luxurious new gay members bar and
Next month (August) will see the launch of a commercial health club at one of
Jubilee Hall Clubs is to implement a number of initiatives at Westminster Gym after renewing
Aquaterra Leisure will introduce the Premier One initiative at Bath Sports & Leisure Centre this
Jubilee Hall Clubs is to implement a number of initiatives at Westminster Gym after renewing
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has marked yet another extraordinary milestone with the registration
Hotel group, Best Western, has added the Weald Park hotel in Essex to its property
American fitness group and official fitness centre sponsor of the 2004-2008 US Olympic teams, 24
Daniel Sheratte is to join Crown Golf’s Eccleston Park Golf Club in Prescot as general
Bannatyne Fitness is to introduce the Young @ Heart programme for mature members at all
Health club operator, Springhealth Leisure, has reported a reduction in debt and losses following the
Health and fitness club brand, Exclusively Ladies, has opened its third site and has further
The Register of Exercise Professionals is to launch its second industry survey, – Working in
The Hotel & Catering International Management Association (HCIMA) has created a role to manage its
A 180,000 euro Pilates centre has opened in Maastricht and has become the first club
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) officially launched its Adopt a School initiative on 25 May
Around two thirds of the population of England are overweight according to a report published
2721 - 2760 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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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.
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: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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