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Birmingham news

The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games will be accompanied by UK-wide festival celebrating "creativity and innovation".
David Lloyd Clubs has revealed plans to spin off its HIIT-based group exercise format Blaze
Proposals for the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham have been submitted to the
A new regional tourism strategy outlines plans to grow the West Midlands’ visitor economy by
Older people who have never taken part in sustained exercise programmes have the same ability
Ambitious plans have been unveiled for a 15-acre inland surf park in Coleshill, less than
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Birmingham City University has signed a deal to become one of the anchor tenants of
An £8.5m leisure centre has opened its doors to the public in Birmingham. The Ladywood
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (Birmingham2022) has revealed the brand identity and logo
A total of 49 projects which are using sport and physical activity to tackle serious
Conceptual designs have been revealed for Birmingham's Alexander Stadium, which are set to transform the
UK-based The Massage Company (TMC) has signed a deal with FranGlobal, Asia’s largest franchise reseller,
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
The winners of the Museums + Heritage Awards were announced in London last night (15
Construction work has begun on the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village – the largest infrastructure
The UK has won bids for two world championships of sport – adding to a
thespa at The Cube, a mixed-use development in Birmingham, UK, has reopened following a £500k
Fitness wear and apparel supplier Gymshark has revealed plans to open a large gym and
Visitor numbers to UK attractions grew by 8.7 per cent in 2018, according to the
The number of cars on our roads rises every year and as a result, the
England rugby international James Haskell has become a gym franchisee, after opening a F45 functional
Escape Hunt is set to open a new Doctor Who escape room in Oxford. Expected
Latest figures from the County Council Network (CCN), which represents all county councils in England,
The UK tourism sector is set to see a boost in the number of Chinese
An exhibition featuring historical photos and memorabilia of heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath is to
Plans for a large-scale athletes village, to be used during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games,
UK spa group Pure Spa & Beauty has launched a crowdfunding campaign that will give
Some of the UK's leading spa operators and consultants convened in Birmingham last week (14
Winners of this year's Active Training Awards have been revealed at a gala event in
Winners of this year's Good Spa Guide Awards were announced last night (13 November) at
Groundscare teams at Leicester City Football Club, Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Leeds Rhinos rugby
Nearly every event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will take place in a facility
Private equity giant Blackstone has acquired UK-based live events venue operator National Exhibition Centre Group
The Birmingham 2022 organising committee has launched a campaign which will allow local communities to
More than six million people in the UK could be living or contemplating a life
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness (BMF) has taken the radical step to rebrand its
VR attraction developer Frontgrid has announced a new partnership with Merlin Entertainments that will see
Edgbaston Stadium is increasing its capacity ahead of a bumper year of international cricket in
Celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls’ new £20m (US$26.3m, €22.5m) adventure attraction in Birmingham, UK, has opened
Orangetheory Fitness will open its first out-of-London UK studio in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in December.
The first half of the year has been a mixed bag for Merlin, with the
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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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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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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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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.
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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Birmingham news

The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games will be accompanied by UK-wide festival celebrating "creativity and innovation".
David Lloyd Clubs has revealed plans to spin off its HIIT-based group exercise format Blaze
Proposals for the redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham have been submitted to the
A new regional tourism strategy outlines plans to grow the West Midlands’ visitor economy by
Older people who have never taken part in sustained exercise programmes have the same ability
Ambitious plans have been unveiled for a 15-acre inland surf park in Coleshill, less than
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Birmingham City University has signed a deal to become one of the anchor tenants of
An £8.5m leisure centre has opened its doors to the public in Birmingham. The Ladywood
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (Birmingham2022) has revealed the brand identity and logo
A total of 49 projects which are using sport and physical activity to tackle serious
Conceptual designs have been revealed for Birmingham's Alexander Stadium, which are set to transform the
UK-based The Massage Company (TMC) has signed a deal with FranGlobal, Asia’s largest franchise reseller,
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
The winners of the Museums + Heritage Awards were announced in London last night (15
Construction work has begun on the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village – the largest infrastructure
The UK has won bids for two world championships of sport – adding to a
thespa at The Cube, a mixed-use development in Birmingham, UK, has reopened following a £500k
Fitness wear and apparel supplier Gymshark has revealed plans to open a large gym and
Visitor numbers to UK attractions grew by 8.7 per cent in 2018, according to the
The number of cars on our roads rises every year and as a result, the
England rugby international James Haskell has become a gym franchisee, after opening a F45 functional
Escape Hunt is set to open a new Doctor Who escape room in Oxford. Expected
Latest figures from the County Council Network (CCN), which represents all county councils in England,
The UK tourism sector is set to see a boost in the number of Chinese
An exhibition featuring historical photos and memorabilia of heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath is to
Plans for a large-scale athletes village, to be used during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games,
UK spa group Pure Spa & Beauty has launched a crowdfunding campaign that will give
Some of the UK's leading spa operators and consultants convened in Birmingham last week (14
Winners of this year's Active Training Awards have been revealed at a gala event in
Winners of this year's Good Spa Guide Awards were announced last night (13 November) at
Groundscare teams at Leicester City Football Club, Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Leeds Rhinos rugby
Nearly every event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will take place in a facility
Private equity giant Blackstone has acquired UK-based live events venue operator National Exhibition Centre Group
The Birmingham 2022 organising committee has launched a campaign which will allow local communities to
More than six million people in the UK could be living or contemplating a life
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness (BMF) has taken the radical step to rebrand its
VR attraction developer Frontgrid has announced a new partnership with Merlin Entertainments that will see
Edgbaston Stadium is increasing its capacity ahead of a bumper year of international cricket in
Celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls’ new £20m (US$26.3m, €22.5m) adventure attraction in Birmingham, UK, has opened
Orangetheory Fitness will open its first out-of-London UK studio in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, in December.
The first half of the year has been a mixed bag for Merlin, with the
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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