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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Lancashire news

Designs for a new gallery dedicated to ancient Egypt have been released by Bolton Museum
British Rowing is taking its masterclasses around the country following increasing demand from fitness professionals
Manchester United legends Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Phil Neville are
Leisure development company Alliance Leisure and group exercise specialist Les Mills UK are working together
Low-cost gym chain Xercise4Less is collaborating with Lancashire Sport Partnership to help people recovering from
A new spa and hotel could be developed in the village of Chipping, in the
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
Sometimes in life it’s the little things, the things that previously went barely noticed, that
The sale of 16 Virgin Active sites in the UK is the final step of
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has exchanged contracts to buy 16 Virgin Active health clubs for
The exposure of women’s cricket will be given a boost after Sky Sports has plumped
The management of two leisure centres in Preston, Lancashire, will be transferred to Greenwich Leisure
Moderate levels of exercise improves short-term memory, according to research at Lancashire’s Edge Hill University.
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Winners for the UK’s Best Spas were announced on Tuesday at a gala dinner at
The new Spinner series from leading fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Precor - Spinner Rally,
More than 4,000 spectators watched the inaugural round of Kia Women’s Super League cricket matches
A new budget fitness gym has opened at the historic Pelican Centre in Tyldesley, Lancashire,
Eleven experienced and diverse individuals have been appointed to the board of the County Sport
GymWorks in Chorley, Lancashire, has become the first health club in the UK to introduce
Sarah Wellfair has joined the Spa at Stanley House in Lancashire, UK, as its new
Almost 50 people have been made redundant as a result of artificial pitch manufacturer Thornton
Funding from the Premier League and Football Association (FA) backed Football Foundation has helped to
Mental health charity Mind has launched a Sport England-backed physical activity project aimed to support
NHS England has today (1 March) announced plans to create 10 ‘healthy new towns’ across
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a multi-million pound funding pot to help repair infrastructure
Clare Connor hopes grassroots cricket for women and girls will receive a shot in the
Hampshire Cricket, Lancashire County Cricket Board and Yorkshire County Cricket Club are among the six
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has pledged £500,000 to facilities affected by flood
The Flying Scotsman – one of the world’s most famous locomotives – is about to
Sport England has doubled its emergency flood relief fund for sports clubs to £400,000 (US$591,736,
The Football Association (FA) and the Premier League have set aside £750,000 (US$1.1m, €1m) to
Sports clubs which have seen their facilities and pitches destroyed by Storm Desmond can apply
Potential new owners are circling Bolton Wanderers (BWFC) as the football club attempts to stave
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is to use point-of-sale solutions by technology solutions provider to leisure markets
Winners for the UK’s Best Spas were announced on Tuesday at a gala dinner at
The independent health club at Ribby Hall Village resort in Lancashire is to open two
The Surrey County Cricket Club Bond, launched on 17 August to obtain funds towards the
Lancashire’s Wyre Council has completed the Spa on the Breck in Poulton-le-Fylde, marking the first
Mental health charity, Mind, has launched the country’s first large scale programme to encourage those
Wyre Council has invested more than £3m to rejuvenate Thornton Health and Fitness Centre in
LaSalle Investment Management, an independent sub­sidiary of US-based real estate giant Jones Lang LaSalle, has
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Opinion
The industry is missing a trick in failing to engage with people who are new to exercise. We’re lacking when it comes to onboarding
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
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
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
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
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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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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
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
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
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: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

Lancashire news

Designs for a new gallery dedicated to ancient Egypt have been released by Bolton Museum
British Rowing is taking its masterclasses around the country following increasing demand from fitness professionals
Manchester United legends Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Phil Neville are
Leisure development company Alliance Leisure and group exercise specialist Les Mills UK are working together
Low-cost gym chain Xercise4Less is collaborating with Lancashire Sport Partnership to help people recovering from
A new spa and hotel could be developed in the village of Chipping, in the
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
Sometimes in life it’s the little things, the things that previously went barely noticed, that
The sale of 16 Virgin Active sites in the UK is the final step of
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has exchanged contracts to buy 16 Virgin Active health clubs for
The exposure of women’s cricket will be given a boost after Sky Sports has plumped
The management of two leisure centres in Preston, Lancashire, will be transferred to Greenwich Leisure
Moderate levels of exercise improves short-term memory, according to research at Lancashire’s Edge Hill University.
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Winners for the UK’s Best Spas were announced on Tuesday at a gala dinner at
The new Spinner series from leading fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Precor - Spinner Rally,
More than 4,000 spectators watched the inaugural round of Kia Women’s Super League cricket matches
A new budget fitness gym has opened at the historic Pelican Centre in Tyldesley, Lancashire,
Eleven experienced and diverse individuals have been appointed to the board of the County Sport
GymWorks in Chorley, Lancashire, has become the first health club in the UK to introduce
Sarah Wellfair has joined the Spa at Stanley House in Lancashire, UK, as its new
Almost 50 people have been made redundant as a result of artificial pitch manufacturer Thornton
Funding from the Premier League and Football Association (FA) backed Football Foundation has helped to
Mental health charity Mind has launched a Sport England-backed physical activity project aimed to support
NHS England has today (1 March) announced plans to create 10 ‘healthy new towns’ across
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a multi-million pound funding pot to help repair infrastructure
Clare Connor hopes grassroots cricket for women and girls will receive a shot in the
Hampshire Cricket, Lancashire County Cricket Board and Yorkshire County Cricket Club are among the six
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has pledged £500,000 to facilities affected by flood
The Flying Scotsman – one of the world’s most famous locomotives – is about to
Sport England has doubled its emergency flood relief fund for sports clubs to £400,000 (US$591,736,
The Football Association (FA) and the Premier League have set aside £750,000 (US$1.1m, €1m) to
Sports clubs which have seen their facilities and pitches destroyed by Storm Desmond can apply
Potential new owners are circling Bolton Wanderers (BWFC) as the football club attempts to stave
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is to use point-of-sale solutions by technology solutions provider to leisure markets
Winners for the UK’s Best Spas were announced on Tuesday at a gala dinner at
The independent health club at Ribby Hall Village resort in Lancashire is to open two
The Surrey County Cricket Club Bond, launched on 17 August to obtain funds towards the
Lancashire’s Wyre Council has completed the Spa on the Breck in Poulton-le-Fylde, marking the first
Mental health charity, Mind, has launched the country’s first large scale programme to encourage those
Wyre Council has invested more than £3m to rejuvenate Thornton Health and Fitness Centre in
LaSalle Investment Management, an independent sub­sidiary of US-based real estate giant Jones Lang LaSalle, has
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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
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
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
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: Life Fitness
The Life Fitness family of brands offers an unrivalled product portfolio, providing customers with access ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex unveils revolutionary connected fitness zone at Everyone Active Fareham
Speedflex continue to make strides in the fitness space with their latest installation at Everyone Active Fareham. Two state-of-the-art Speedflex Blades were installed in their first ever dedicated connected fitness zone at the Fareham leisure centre.
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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