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The long-awaited Louvre Abu Dhabi has been delayed yet again, with the highly-anticipated project now
Organisations in the sector are being invited to move into the ‘House of Sport’ –
High performance sport organisation, the Irish Institute of Sport, will be on the hunt for
English Heritage has launched a campaign to turn one of its most popular summertime events
Sandals Resorts International is undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion of its Dover Beach property in
The under-development Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi took a major step forward this week when
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Investment firm Legal & General Property has committed more than £53m (US$78m, €69m) to acquire
Merlin Entertainments has announced the appointment of Anne-Françoise Nesmes to its board as chief financial
US Air Force officials and the State of Wyoming are working to turn a former
With construction of Louvre Abu Dhabi entering its final stages, government officials have said a
Michiel Buchel, the incoming Ecsite president, has said he hopes to develop stronger relatonships with
Wayne Hemingway MBE, the creative designer and visionary behind the £18m ($27m, €24m) restoration of
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
A new attraction on the White Cliffs of Dover is under development, with the National
English Heritage is to be split into two separate organisations in a total restructuring of
Birmingham’s Motorcycle Museum was the scene for the glittering Members’ Choice Health Club Awards 2014
Nuffield Health’s recent acquisition of nine Virgin Active health clubs is likely to be followed
There has been uproar in response to a lengthy consultation on the government’s plans to
Corporate fitness provider Personal Touch Fitness has been appointed by the UK subsidiary of Le
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Andover Leisure Centre has become the first leisure centre to run the government’s National Citizen
Verena Lasvigne-Fox, senior spa director, Europe for Four Seasons is to take up a new
Speaking at the awards ceremony for the third annual Members’ Choice Health Club Awards during
The winners of the Members' Choice Health Club Awards for 2013 were announced last night,
English Heritage is set to receive a financial boost after a government investment of £80m
Steve Cram is to step down as from his role of chair of the English
Plans are underway for a new educational and recreational centre – Dover Christ Church Academy
Plans are underway for a new educational and recreational centre – Dover Christ Church Academy
Freedom Leisure has announced that its Managing Director, Jeff Hart, will retire on 30th September,
Thanet Leisureforce (TLF) and Vista Leisure (VL) have merged to form Your Leisure Kent Limited.
Thanet Leisureforce (TLF) and Vista Leisure (VL) have merged to form Your Leisure Kent Limited.
Image: Representatives of Las Palm and Imtech at the site Las Palm, the company behind
Image: The awards are now in their second year The winners of the Members' Choice
The Dover Marina Hotel is taking a new direction for next year, by investing in
Natural England has published its draft proposals for increasing public access to the Kent coast
Sofitel has secured a management contract with the Société des Palaces de Cocody (SPDC) -
Image: NT aims to secure public access to the cliffs The National Trust (NT) has
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) has awarded the first 10 national Learning
Les Mills International (LMI) has launched a new company - Les Mills UK - which
Fitness Professionals Ltd (FitPro) and Les Mills International (LMI) have announced that LMI will become
Les Mills International (LMI) is to be the exclusive distributor for Les Mills group fitness
Telford and Wrekin Council (TWC) has revealed that the new Abraham Darby Sports and Leisure
12,300
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Editor's letter
This is an opportunity for us to shine in the eyes of consumers by going above and beyond in creating excellent contracts
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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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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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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
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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Life lessons
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
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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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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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
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Company profile: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
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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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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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
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Dover news

The long-awaited Louvre Abu Dhabi has been delayed yet again, with the highly-anticipated project now
Organisations in the sector are being invited to move into the ‘House of Sport’ –
High performance sport organisation, the Irish Institute of Sport, will be on the hunt for
English Heritage has launched a campaign to turn one of its most popular summertime events
Sandals Resorts International is undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion of its Dover Beach property in
The under-development Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi took a major step forward this week when
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Investment firm Legal & General Property has committed more than £53m (US$78m, €69m) to acquire
Merlin Entertainments has announced the appointment of Anne-Françoise Nesmes to its board as chief financial
US Air Force officials and the State of Wyoming are working to turn a former
With construction of Louvre Abu Dhabi entering its final stages, government officials have said a
Michiel Buchel, the incoming Ecsite president, has said he hopes to develop stronger relatonships with
Wayne Hemingway MBE, the creative designer and visionary behind the £18m ($27m, €24m) restoration of
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
A new attraction on the White Cliffs of Dover is under development, with the National
English Heritage is to be split into two separate organisations in a total restructuring of
Birmingham’s Motorcycle Museum was the scene for the glittering Members’ Choice Health Club Awards 2014
Nuffield Health’s recent acquisition of nine Virgin Active health clubs is likely to be followed
There has been uproar in response to a lengthy consultation on the government’s plans to
Corporate fitness provider Personal Touch Fitness has been appointed by the UK subsidiary of Le
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Andover Leisure Centre has become the first leisure centre to run the government’s National Citizen
Verena Lasvigne-Fox, senior spa director, Europe for Four Seasons is to take up a new
Speaking at the awards ceremony for the third annual Members’ Choice Health Club Awards during
The winners of the Members' Choice Health Club Awards for 2013 were announced last night,
English Heritage is set to receive a financial boost after a government investment of £80m
Steve Cram is to step down as from his role of chair of the English
Plans are underway for a new educational and recreational centre – Dover Christ Church Academy
Plans are underway for a new educational and recreational centre – Dover Christ Church Academy
Freedom Leisure has announced that its Managing Director, Jeff Hart, will retire on 30th September,
Thanet Leisureforce (TLF) and Vista Leisure (VL) have merged to form Your Leisure Kent Limited.
Thanet Leisureforce (TLF) and Vista Leisure (VL) have merged to form Your Leisure Kent Limited.
Image: Representatives of Las Palm and Imtech at the site Las Palm, the company behind
Image: The awards are now in their second year The winners of the Members' Choice
The Dover Marina Hotel is taking a new direction for next year, by investing in
Natural England has published its draft proposals for increasing public access to the Kent coast
Sofitel has secured a management contract with the Société des Palaces de Cocody (SPDC) -
Image: NT aims to secure public access to the cliffs The National Trust (NT) has
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) has awarded the first 10 national Learning
Les Mills International (LMI) has launched a new company - Les Mills UK - which
Fitness Professionals Ltd (FitPro) and Les Mills International (LMI) have announced that LMI will become
Les Mills International (LMI) is to be the exclusive distributor for Les Mills group fitness
Telford and Wrekin Council (TWC) has revealed that the new Abraham Darby Sports and Leisure
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our 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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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