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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Council news

A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
A study from the University of Illinois has found that when teenage girls (age 15-18)
Spivi, an industry leader in interactive displays, leaderboards, gamification and performance tracking for gyms and
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Residents of Wolverhampton, UK can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating
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
A £186m cultural centre, set to transform the arts and music scene globally, will open
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
The British Beauty Council has introduced the Future Talent Programme, a beauty-specific career development programme
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Andy King, chair of Manchester's GM Active, has taken the role of CEO at non-profit
The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy
Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
This Autumn, Pulse Fitness completed a £2m (US$2.4m, €2.3m) renovation project to re-open the Killamarsh
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), has announced that he will
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed it is taking steps to secure a permanent future for the
Construction work has begun on a £13m community sports hub in Barking, East London. The
Following a £500,000 investment, Everybody Health and Leisure has unveiled a new 100-station Technogym fitness
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
Eureka! Science + Discovery Centre in Seacombe, UK has opened its doors to the public.
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
The National Trust has appointed design and build practice Sarner to create a new immersive
A local leisure centre has begun work on a £1m refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art facilities
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, run by Lancaster City Council, has received two brand new training
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
Comprising eight experts from the inclusion sector, the board-level IDAG is to become a central
The Churchill Fellowship – the operating name of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – is
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has acquired the Dr Sears Wellness Institute (DSWI) for
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
12,300
HCM promotional features
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
Gymtimidation can be heightened in environments where everyone is lifting weights, sometimes in ways you wouldn’t imagine
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
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
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
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

Council news

A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
A study from the University of Illinois has found that when teenage girls (age 15-18)
Spivi, an industry leader in interactive displays, leaderboards, gamification and performance tracking for gyms and
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Residents of Wolverhampton, UK can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating
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
A £186m cultural centre, set to transform the arts and music scene globally, will open
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
The British Beauty Council has introduced the Future Talent Programme, a beauty-specific career development programme
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Andy King, chair of Manchester's GM Active, has taken the role of CEO at non-profit
The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy
Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
This Autumn, Pulse Fitness completed a £2m (US$2.4m, €2.3m) renovation project to re-open the Killamarsh
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), has announced that he will
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed it is taking steps to secure a permanent future for the
Construction work has begun on a £13m community sports hub in Barking, East London. The
Following a £500,000 investment, Everybody Health and Leisure has unveiled a new 100-station Technogym fitness
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
Eureka! Science + Discovery Centre in Seacombe, UK has opened its doors to the public.
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
The National Trust has appointed design and build practice Sarner to create a new immersive
A local leisure centre has begun work on a £1m refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art facilities
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre, run by Lancaster City Council, has received two brand new training
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
Comprising eight experts from the inclusion sector, the board-level IDAG is to become a central
The Churchill Fellowship – the operating name of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust – is
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has acquired the Dr Sears Wellness Institute (DSWI) for
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
41 - 80 of 12,300
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
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
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
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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