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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

initiative news

The head of Cologne Bonn airport, Michael Garvens, is currently in advanced talks with a
Science and Discovery Centre, @Bristol, has been selected to become part of the government’s £51m
Museums and galleries in the UK have received a £7m boost from the government with
Fitness experts, healthcare professionals and teachers in Chicago will work together under a health and
Health and fitness clubs across the US will open their doors to the public for
A four-year scheme that saw coastal tourism businesses in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire benefit from a
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Strategic Leisure has been appointed to work on three initiatives in the north west of
Health and fitness group, LivingWell, has introduced a lower membership fee for key workers in
Symonds Sport & Leisure has been surveying under-used buildings and empty land in Islington to
Fitness industry veteran, Ray Wilson, has revealed plans to break into the mass deconditioned market
Center Parcs UK has confirmed it is considering developing a fifth holiday village and plans
Springboard UK, the organisation promoting careers in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism, is inviting nominations
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Royal Opera House (ROH) has teamed up with one of the world’s largest foreign
Neil Gillis, chief executive of health and fitness club chain, Esporta, has called on the
Esporta is to offer a day’s package of activities for families at its family-orientated clubs
Starbucks has secured a deal to sell The Times newspaper at more than 300 of
Corporate health and fitness provider, Bladerunner, has struck an alliance with occupational health specialist Heales,
Blackpool, the seaside town famous for hosting hen and stag nights, has launched an unprecedented
The latest venue in English Heritage’s (EH) £1.5m initiative to incorporate modern design into historic
LivingWell has devised a system that allows instant access to new staff. The Talent Bank
A new marketing initiative has been launched in north west Wales to promote the area
The Women’s Sport Foundation has announced a range of new campaigning activity for the coming
The government yesterday released a new campaign intended to tackle Britain’s burgeoning binge-drinking culture, as
British athlete, Tushar Patel, is going for gold in the Paralympics this summer with technological
Steve Philpott, chief executive of DC Leisure, has said the future is bright for leisure
A new mentoring programme, called SHINE, has been launched by the Tourism Society, aiming to
TravelBritain and a conglomerate of Regional Tourism Boards (RTB) have launched a new national distribution
Greens Health & Fitness has rolled out its five-week new member induction and retention programme
Maria Eagle, minister for disabled people, has commended initiatives by UK museums and galleries in
The FIA has said its Adopt a School pilot schemes are running smoothly in health
Wonderland Sydney, the Australian amusement park, is to close on 26 April. A statement released
East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Sports Development Team has organized a first aid training course for
Just a week after MGM Mirage announced its takeover of Wembley, the US gaming and
Deep Sea Leisure (DSL) – which owns deep Sea World in North Queensferry, Scotland and
The Next Generation club in Chorley, Lancashire, has agreed a deal with local BMW dealer,
Tynedale Council has welcomed a draft strategy for a six-year, £50m project to turn Hadrian’s
LivingWell is to launch a women-only fitness concept this spring in response to Prime Minister
Fitness Australia, the trade body for Australia’s fitness industry, plans to run a nationwide seminar
Hundreds of independent operators across the UK are joining the larger operators in full support
Mount Pleasant Hotel in Doncaster has secured a £150,000 grant from the Rural Business Growth
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
Editor's letter
We’d like to see training bodies creating qualifications that deliver expertise in supporting both the body and the mind
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
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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.
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

initiative news

The head of Cologne Bonn airport, Michael Garvens, is currently in advanced talks with a
Science and Discovery Centre, @Bristol, has been selected to become part of the government’s £51m
Museums and galleries in the UK have received a £7m boost from the government with
Fitness experts, healthcare professionals and teachers in Chicago will work together under a health and
Health and fitness clubs across the US will open their doors to the public for
A four-year scheme that saw coastal tourism businesses in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire benefit from a
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Strategic Leisure has been appointed to work on three initiatives in the north west of
Health and fitness group, LivingWell, has introduced a lower membership fee for key workers in
Symonds Sport & Leisure has been surveying under-used buildings and empty land in Islington to
Fitness industry veteran, Ray Wilson, has revealed plans to break into the mass deconditioned market
Center Parcs UK has confirmed it is considering developing a fifth holiday village and plans
Springboard UK, the organisation promoting careers in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism, is inviting nominations
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Royal Opera House (ROH) has teamed up with one of the world’s largest foreign
Neil Gillis, chief executive of health and fitness club chain, Esporta, has called on the
Esporta is to offer a day’s package of activities for families at its family-orientated clubs
Starbucks has secured a deal to sell The Times newspaper at more than 300 of
Corporate health and fitness provider, Bladerunner, has struck an alliance with occupational health specialist Heales,
Blackpool, the seaside town famous for hosting hen and stag nights, has launched an unprecedented
The latest venue in English Heritage’s (EH) £1.5m initiative to incorporate modern design into historic
LivingWell has devised a system that allows instant access to new staff. The Talent Bank
A new marketing initiative has been launched in north west Wales to promote the area
The Women’s Sport Foundation has announced a range of new campaigning activity for the coming
The government yesterday released a new campaign intended to tackle Britain’s burgeoning binge-drinking culture, as
British athlete, Tushar Patel, is going for gold in the Paralympics this summer with technological
Steve Philpott, chief executive of DC Leisure, has said the future is bright for leisure
A new mentoring programme, called SHINE, has been launched by the Tourism Society, aiming to
TravelBritain and a conglomerate of Regional Tourism Boards (RTB) have launched a new national distribution
Greens Health & Fitness has rolled out its five-week new member induction and retention programme
Maria Eagle, minister for disabled people, has commended initiatives by UK museums and galleries in
The FIA has said its Adopt a School pilot schemes are running smoothly in health
Wonderland Sydney, the Australian amusement park, is to close on 26 April. A statement released
East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Sports Development Team has organized a first aid training course for
Just a week after MGM Mirage announced its takeover of Wembley, the US gaming and
Deep Sea Leisure (DSL) – which owns deep Sea World in North Queensferry, Scotland and
The Next Generation club in Chorley, Lancashire, has agreed a deal with local BMW dealer,
Tynedale Council has welcomed a draft strategy for a six-year, £50m project to turn Hadrian’s
LivingWell is to launch a women-only fitness concept this spring in response to Prime Minister
Fitness Australia, the trade body for Australia’s fitness industry, plans to run a nationwide seminar
Hundreds of independent operators across the UK are joining the larger operators in full support
Mount Pleasant Hotel in Doncaster has secured a £150,000 grant from the Rural Business Growth
4091 - 4115 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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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.
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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