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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

North West news

A group of North London schools could be among the first in the country to
The Ritz-Carlton has launched its new spa concept in 20 hotels and resorts that include
Liverpool is set to bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games if the current mayor of
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released a white paper on culture,
David Cameron’s dream of driving more international visitors to England’s regional tourism destinations is starting
Fitness instructor Mr Motivator has said he’s on a new mission to tackle youth inactivity
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
More than 40 men and women involved in sport were recognised on the New Year
Leisure and culture provider WLCT has rebranded as 'Inspiring healthy lifestyles' in a bid to
A Daktronics media installation at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre relayed an England win
Olympic star Tom Daley has unveiled the Tom Daley Diving Academy at Manchester Aquatic Centre
PItch expert CLS Sports is opening a new depot in the north of the UK
ISG has started work on the £11m Belle Vue Sports Village development in Manchester, which
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
An eight-month UK inquiry by a cross-party group of MPs and peers on mindfulness, found
Starwood’s Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa has opened in the historic Turtle Bay of
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced £10m of additional funding for tourism in the
Les Mills UK has added four new members to its team as it gears up
The shortlist for the Riba Stirling Prize – the UK’s most prestigious architectural award –
Birmingham’s Motorcycle Museum was the scene for the glittering Members’ Choice Health Club Awards 2014
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
PureGym is to continue its expansion after the failed merger with The Gym Group by
Not-for-profit healthcare organisation Nuffield Health has today (5 August) announced the acquisition of nine Virgin
Plans to develop a £300m leisure and retail project in Chester city centre have moved
The recently opened Coronation Street tour is proving popular as a fixed-term attraction with more
Developers behind the £8bn Battersea Power Station mixed-use renovation project will demolish the the Grade
The latest round of Sport England's £47.5m Community Sport Activation Fund has opened, with £7.5m
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,
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the new Sheraton Tucuman Hotel in the north west
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the new Sheraton Tucuman Hotel in the north west
Westminster City Council and Willmott Dixon have announced £19m proposals for sports and leisure in
A planned centre for international contemporary art, theatre and film at Manchester's 20-acre First Street
IWM North, part of Imperial War Museums in Trafford, has received a £528,700 Heritage Lottery
The refurbished Rochdale Pioneers Museum, which celebrates the birth of the co-operative movement, has reopened
A landmark project to unite Oldham town centre's cultural "jewels", including plans for a new
Image: the centre will serve as a centre of excellence for judo The Northern Ireland
Stanley House estate, in the Ribble Valley, UK has completed the final chapter in a
Woodley Sports Centre re-opened its doors on Monday 10 September as lifeLEISURE Stockport Sports Village
Wirral Council has launched its vision for an international golf resort in Hoylake. The council
Image: The awards are now in their second year The winners of the Members' Choice
Arts Council England has awarded the first commissioned grants from its Creative People and Places
Australia's University of Tasmania (UTAS) has announced plans to establish a AU$75.2m (US$79.5m, EUR64.1m, £51m)
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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 
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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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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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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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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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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
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: TMS announces new Leisure Essentials line up
In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
Directory
Snowroom
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Salt therapy products
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Lockers
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Flooring
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Cryotherapy
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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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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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
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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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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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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North West news

A group of North London schools could be among the first in the country to
The Ritz-Carlton has launched its new spa concept in 20 hotels and resorts that include
Liverpool is set to bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games if the current mayor of
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released a white paper on culture,
David Cameron’s dream of driving more international visitors to England’s regional tourism destinations is starting
Fitness instructor Mr Motivator has said he’s on a new mission to tackle youth inactivity
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
More than 40 men and women involved in sport were recognised on the New Year
Leisure and culture provider WLCT has rebranded as 'Inspiring healthy lifestyles' in a bid to
A Daktronics media installation at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre relayed an England win
Olympic star Tom Daley has unveiled the Tom Daley Diving Academy at Manchester Aquatic Centre
PItch expert CLS Sports is opening a new depot in the north of the UK
ISG has started work on the £11m Belle Vue Sports Village development in Manchester, which
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
An eight-month UK inquiry by a cross-party group of MPs and peers on mindfulness, found
Starwood’s Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa has opened in the historic Turtle Bay of
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced £10m of additional funding for tourism in the
Les Mills UK has added four new members to its team as it gears up
The shortlist for the Riba Stirling Prize – the UK’s most prestigious architectural award –
Birmingham’s Motorcycle Museum was the scene for the glittering Members’ Choice Health Club Awards 2014
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
PureGym is to continue its expansion after the failed merger with The Gym Group by
Not-for-profit healthcare organisation Nuffield Health has today (5 August) announced the acquisition of nine Virgin
Plans to develop a £300m leisure and retail project in Chester city centre have moved
The recently opened Coronation Street tour is proving popular as a fixed-term attraction with more
Developers behind the £8bn Battersea Power Station mixed-use renovation project will demolish the the Grade
The latest round of Sport England's £47.5m Community Sport Activation Fund has opened, with £7.5m
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,
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the new Sheraton Tucuman Hotel in the north west
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the new Sheraton Tucuman Hotel in the north west
Westminster City Council and Willmott Dixon have announced £19m proposals for sports and leisure in
A planned centre for international contemporary art, theatre and film at Manchester's 20-acre First Street
IWM North, part of Imperial War Museums in Trafford, has received a £528,700 Heritage Lottery
The refurbished Rochdale Pioneers Museum, which celebrates the birth of the co-operative movement, has reopened
A landmark project to unite Oldham town centre's cultural "jewels", including plans for a new
Image: the centre will serve as a centre of excellence for judo The Northern Ireland
Stanley House estate, in the Ribble Valley, UK has completed the final chapter in a
Woodley Sports Centre re-opened its doors on Monday 10 September as lifeLEISURE Stockport Sports Village
Wirral Council has launched its vision for an international golf resort in Hoylake. The council
Image: The awards are now in their second year The winners of the Members' Choice
Arts Council England has awarded the first commissioned grants from its Creative People and Places
Australia's University of Tasmania (UTAS) has announced plans to establish a AU$75.2m (US$79.5m, EUR64.1m, £51m)
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: TMS announces new Leisure Essentials line up
In response to the growing popularity of its own-brand range of leisure wear and merchandise, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has added a host of new products to its Leisure Essentials range.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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