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SkillsActive news

The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has announced the launch of new guidelines for its members
Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has launched a new £126m government programme in a bid
New statistics published by SkillsActive have reported a 600 per cent increase in the number
SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active learning and leisure, has announced that it is
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has appointed Habia to deliver key training
The challenge for the education system and young people hoping to enter the industry is
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Stephen Studd, chief executive of SkillsActive, has announced his decision to stand down from the
The government has revealed that the first round of bids to the Growth and Innovation
Higher Education Institutions are being urged to submit undergraduate courses in sports development, sport management,
A new SkillsActive-accredited Level 4 course designed to improve the nutritional knowledge of personal trainers
PocketFit Training, a new company providing health and fitness-related courses across "all levels", has launched
DC Leisure chief executive Steve Philpott has joined the board of the newly-formed Institute for
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
SkillsActive, the industry's sector skills council, acts as a conduit between Government, related organisations and
Florence Orban, chief executive officer of the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure,
SkillsActive is to conduct a survey on the need for increased foreign language, cultural and
Training provider Academy of Exercise Studies (AES) has become the first UK company to add
A new report by Macmillan Cancer Support has claimed that a lack of physical activity
SkillsActive - sector skills council for active leisure, learning and wellbeing - has been handed
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The Sports and Recreation Trust Association (sporta) is urging its members to join the Institute
sporta is urging its members to join the Institute for the Management of Sport and
SkillsActive and the Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (IMPSA) have unveiled
A new report from leading sport and active leisure industry employers, which outlines future skills
SkillsActive, the sector skills council for sport and active leisure, has teamed up with Sports
SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure and learning, has criticised a decision to
George Osborne is to freeze April's proposed increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) until next
SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure, has raised concerns with a number of
A wide range of leisure and hospitality organisations have signed up to a new deal
SkillsActive has revealed that it has failed to secure the coalition government’s backing for its
The government has told Play England that there will be no renewal of its national
The Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABAE) and England Colleges Amateur Boxing Association (ECABA) have
Reduced profitability, limits on future investment and maintaining staff morale are the top three concerns
Anna Hemmings, six-time World Champion Canoeist has been appointed the newest board member of SkillsActive,
SkillsActive has unveiled new national occupational standards, which have been designed to help support the
New standards - designed to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour - have been launched
SkillsActive and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) have unveiled the seventh Working in Fitness
Leisure trusts have voted unanimously to support the National Skills Academy Employer Protocol. Sports and
Leisure trusts voted unanimously at the recent sporta AGM to support the National Skills Academy
A new six-month programme has been launched as part of the Transforming a Generation (TAG)
A new six-month programme has been launched as part of the Transforming a Generation (TAG)
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is looking to restructure as part of efforts to
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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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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Specifier
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
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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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Research
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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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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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Recovery
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
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Everyone's talking about
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
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The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
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Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
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.
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Cryotherapy
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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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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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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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SkillsActive news

The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has announced the launch of new guidelines for its members
Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has launched a new £126m government programme in a bid
New statistics published by SkillsActive have reported a 600 per cent increase in the number
SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active learning and leisure, has announced that it is
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has appointed Habia to deliver key training
The challenge for the education system and young people hoping to enter the industry is
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Stephen Studd, chief executive of SkillsActive, has announced his decision to stand down from the
The government has revealed that the first round of bids to the Growth and Innovation
Higher Education Institutions are being urged to submit undergraduate courses in sports development, sport management,
A new SkillsActive-accredited Level 4 course designed to improve the nutritional knowledge of personal trainers
PocketFit Training, a new company providing health and fitness-related courses across "all levels", has launched
DC Leisure chief executive Steve Philpott has joined the board of the newly-formed Institute for
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
SkillsActive, the industry's sector skills council, acts as a conduit between Government, related organisations and
Florence Orban, chief executive officer of the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure,
SkillsActive is to conduct a survey on the need for increased foreign language, cultural and
Training provider Academy of Exercise Studies (AES) has become the first UK company to add
A new report by Macmillan Cancer Support has claimed that a lack of physical activity
SkillsActive - sector skills council for active leisure, learning and wellbeing - has been handed
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The Sports and Recreation Trust Association (sporta) is urging its members to join the Institute
sporta is urging its members to join the Institute for the Management of Sport and
SkillsActive and the Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (IMPSA) have unveiled
A new report from leading sport and active leisure industry employers, which outlines future skills
SkillsActive, the sector skills council for sport and active leisure, has teamed up with Sports
SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure and learning, has criticised a decision to
George Osborne is to freeze April's proposed increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) until next
SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure, has raised concerns with a number of
A wide range of leisure and hospitality organisations have signed up to a new deal
SkillsActive has revealed that it has failed to secure the coalition government’s backing for its
The government has told Play England that there will be no renewal of its national
The Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABAE) and England Colleges Amateur Boxing Association (ECABA) have
Reduced profitability, limits on future investment and maintaining staff morale are the top three concerns
Anna Hemmings, six-time World Champion Canoeist has been appointed the newest board member of SkillsActive,
SkillsActive has unveiled new national occupational standards, which have been designed to help support the
New standards - designed to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour - have been launched
SkillsActive and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) have unveiled the seventh Working in Fitness
Leisure trusts have voted unanimously to support the National Skills Academy Employer Protocol. Sports and
Leisure trusts voted unanimously at the recent sporta AGM to support the National Skills Academy
A new six-month programme has been launched as part of the Transforming a Generation (TAG)
A new six-month programme has been launched as part of the Transforming a Generation (TAG)
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is looking to restructure as part of efforts to
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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