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Strength and Conditioning news

The University of South Wales (USW) has opened a new £15 m (US$21m, €16.9m) state-of-the-art
A quartet of fitness entrepreneurs have converted an industrial warehouse into a 13,000sq ft (1,200sq
England Netball has announced a new partnership with Catapult Sports to help measure the physical
Technogym has signed a five-year contract with Loughborough University to supply its Powerbase gym on
The University of Warwick is building a £49m (US$64.6m, €54.9m) sports and wellness hub in
Boutique fitness brand Third Space is investing £50m (US$65.7m, €56.8m) in new clubs as part
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Watford Football Club has installed a custom space-efficient Queenax™ rig in its player’s fitness suite,
A group of unemployed people has taken part in an innovative health and fitness programme
Life Fitness has recently completed an extensive installation at Leith Victoria Swim Centre, following a
Wattbike has partnered with Third Space, a chain of luxury health clubs based in London,
See us at The Academies Show, Excel, on 26 April, to learn how Crown can
The partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the installation
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
London’s first boutique, boxing-themed gym is set to open in January 2017 - with backing
Fitness equipment manufacturer Physical Company has launched a range of resistance tubing with four resistance
Up to 50 female rugby players will be chosen to take part in Scottish Rugby’s
The on-going partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the
Wasps Rugby has pledged to help England become the number one netball nation in the
Technogym has announced a new strategic partnership with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
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Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness has launched a new Level 4 qualification in Strength
The Mandarin Oriental is set to open a hotel in Doha, Qatar, in March 2017
Boston Celtics – the most decorated National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise of all time –
High performance system the English Institute of Sport (EIS) has devoted almost one million hours
A partnership between Life Fitness and Gillingham Football Club has transformed the players’ training, with
Three sports governing bodies – Basketball Scotland, Netball Scotland and Scottish Handball – have signed
A new Level 4 strength and conditioning fitness qualification has been created to help fitness
A pair of gyms in Warminster, run independently by two sisters and their husbands, have
Nottingham has been named as the latest host city for the Amateur Swimming Association’s (ASA)
British Military Fitness (BMF) has launched a new training academy for fitness instructors and personal
The Football Association (FA) is working on a “key measurement” system which will gauge the
Physical Company has created Apex, a series of six, 30- minute small group training programmes
A boutique strength and conditioning facility aimed at high performance athletes on the Isle of
Anytime Leisure has appointed strength and conditioning specialist Claire Tracey as education co-ordinator and master
University of Glasgow is to launch its new £10m sports and fitness hub in October
A high performance coach who has worked with Olympic athletes has launched a new personal
Fitness First launched a brand new concept club in Melbourne, Australia, in 11 May. Progress-driven,
Construction work has begun on Scotland’s new £33m Sports Performance Centre, located at the Riccarton
Absolute Performance has provided strength and conditioning equipment for new gyms at two education establishments
Tennis legend Andre Agassi will lead the official UK launch of his Bilt by Agassi
Paralympic gold medallist David Weir will cut the ribbon on a brand new £250,000 strength
University of Nottingham has announced plans to invest £40m in a new sports complex at
12,300
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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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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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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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Editor's letter
We’d like to see training bodies creating qualifications that deliver expertise in supporting both the body and the mind
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Life lessons
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
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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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Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
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What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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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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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
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
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
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Strength and Conditioning news

The University of South Wales (USW) has opened a new £15 m (US$21m, €16.9m) state-of-the-art
A quartet of fitness entrepreneurs have converted an industrial warehouse into a 13,000sq ft (1,200sq
England Netball has announced a new partnership with Catapult Sports to help measure the physical
Technogym has signed a five-year contract with Loughborough University to supply its Powerbase gym on
The University of Warwick is building a £49m (US$64.6m, €54.9m) sports and wellness hub in
Boutique fitness brand Third Space is investing £50m (US$65.7m, €56.8m) in new clubs as part
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Watford Football Club has installed a custom space-efficient Queenax™ rig in its player’s fitness suite,
A group of unemployed people has taken part in an innovative health and fitness programme
Life Fitness has recently completed an extensive installation at Leith Victoria Swim Centre, following a
Wattbike has partnered with Third Space, a chain of luxury health clubs based in London,
See us at The Academies Show, Excel, on 26 April, to learn how Crown can
The partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the installation
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
London’s first boutique, boxing-themed gym is set to open in January 2017 - with backing
Fitness equipment manufacturer Physical Company has launched a range of resistance tubing with four resistance
Up to 50 female rugby players will be chosen to take part in Scottish Rugby’s
The on-going partnership between Life Fitness and the University of Nottingham has continued with the
Wasps Rugby has pledged to help England become the number one netball nation in the
Technogym has announced a new strategic partnership with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Elevate
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Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness has launched a new Level 4 qualification in Strength
The Mandarin Oriental is set to open a hotel in Doha, Qatar, in March 2017
Boston Celtics – the most decorated National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise of all time –
High performance system the English Institute of Sport (EIS) has devoted almost one million hours
A partnership between Life Fitness and Gillingham Football Club has transformed the players’ training, with
Three sports governing bodies – Basketball Scotland, Netball Scotland and Scottish Handball – have signed
A new Level 4 strength and conditioning fitness qualification has been created to help fitness
A pair of gyms in Warminster, run independently by two sisters and their husbands, have
Nottingham has been named as the latest host city for the Amateur Swimming Association’s (ASA)
British Military Fitness (BMF) has launched a new training academy for fitness instructors and personal
The Football Association (FA) is working on a “key measurement” system which will gauge the
Physical Company has created Apex, a series of six, 30- minute small group training programmes
A boutique strength and conditioning facility aimed at high performance athletes on the Isle of
Anytime Leisure has appointed strength and conditioning specialist Claire Tracey as education co-ordinator and master
University of Glasgow is to launch its new £10m sports and fitness hub in October
A high performance coach who has worked with Olympic athletes has launched a new personal
Fitness First launched a brand new concept club in Melbourne, Australia, in 11 May. Progress-driven,
Construction work has begun on Scotland’s new £33m Sports Performance Centre, located at the Riccarton
Absolute Performance has provided strength and conditioning equipment for new gyms at two education establishments
Tennis legend Andre Agassi will lead the official UK launch of his Bilt by Agassi
Paralympic gold medallist David Weir will cut the ribbon on a brand new £250,000 strength
University of Nottingham has announced plans to invest £40m in a new sports complex at
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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
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
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
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Zoom Media UK
As the original GymTV supplier, Zoom Media has a proven track record of working with ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme open-house shock takeover
In a shift from tradition, Keepme have announced that the upcoming May Open-House session will be led by their expert Marketing team.
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: Sustainable hydration – protecting the world, one sip at a time
In a drive to support healthy hydration habits, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has launched a range of drinks bottles, including the new eco-friendly Ocean Bottle, to provide always-at- hand hydration solutions that are good for the planet as well as the individual.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
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