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Tokyo 2020 news

The first permanent venue built for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo has
Seven aspiring sports took one step closer to Olympic status after being provisionally recognised by
Sports and leisure architects Populous have announced the opening of a new office in Tokyo
Sainsbury's, one of the key sponsors of the ParalympicsGB team, has renewed its partnership with
Japan’s Ibaraki Kashima Stadium – which was damaged during a large earthquake in 2011 –
Dame Katherine Grainger, the incoming chair of UK Sport, has dismissed calls to review the
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Liz Nicholl, chief executive of UK Sport, has conceded that the quango must be “more
Almost 300 fewer athletes will take part at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games from last
British Triathlon Federation chief executive Jack Buckner is moving on to become CEO of British
UK Sport has dismissed criticisms that it has failed in its duty of care to
The popularity of eSports competitions – in which opposing players compete at video games played
Goalball UK, the Paralympic sport specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired, has appointed
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Seven national governing bodies will take a share of £27.1m (US$33.9m, €31.4m) after Sport England
Mark Smith has left his post as chief executive officer of 24 Hour Fitness and
US-based fitness operator 24 Hour Fitness has signed a pioneering partnership with the United States
Public funding UK Sport distributes to British Cycling is not under immediate threat despite the
UK Sport has rejected representations made by six Olympic sports for Tokyo 2020 funding –
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is on the hunt for a new
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Sporting organisations wishing to contest UK Sport’s funding decisions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and
More than £5m (US$6.1m, €5.8m) in funding has been earmarked for potential British Tokyo 2020
Former National Express Group chief executive Richard Bowker has been confirmed as chair-elect of UK
Adrian Christy, the chief executive of Badminton England, has launched a petition calling for a
Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will reject the chance to host volleyball in an
Sport England will step in and aid four governing bodies financially if UK Sport’s decision
The national governing bodies (NGB) for basketball, handball and volleyball have joined forces to call
Elite sports funding body UK Sport has left four Olympic sports – archery, badminton, fencing
British Swimming has made changes to the way its National Centres operate in an attempt
The International Volleyball Federation and world-renowned flooring company Gerflor signed a contract extension on Wednesday,
UK Olympians and Paralympians attended the launch of Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme, which offers
Olympic gold medallist Joanna Rowsell Shand has been appointed as one of the five new
Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged that the government will honour the financial commitment made
The Japanese government has approved a 150bn yen ($1.5bn, €1.3bn, £1.1bn) contract allowing work to
The architect behind the Rio 2016 Olympic Park masterplan has encouraged the organisers of the
British Cycling will lobby for “smart investment and better infrastructure” in a bid to capitalise
Team GB’s record-breaking exploits at the Rio 2016 Olympics demonstrates the nation’s place as “best
SRS Leisure has been awarded by Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) for its ongoing support and
Chelsea Warr – UK Sport’s deputy director of performance – has been promoted to the
The government has been asked to lobby for the inclusion of squash as an Olympic
The British Paralympic Committee (BPA) has published its latest five-year strategy, which places the emphasis
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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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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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Specifier
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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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
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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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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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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Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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]
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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Tokyo 2020 news

The first permanent venue built for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo has
Seven aspiring sports took one step closer to Olympic status after being provisionally recognised by
Sports and leisure architects Populous have announced the opening of a new office in Tokyo
Sainsbury's, one of the key sponsors of the ParalympicsGB team, has renewed its partnership with
Japan’s Ibaraki Kashima Stadium – which was damaged during a large earthquake in 2011 –
Dame Katherine Grainger, the incoming chair of UK Sport, has dismissed calls to review the
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Liz Nicholl, chief executive of UK Sport, has conceded that the quango must be “more
Almost 300 fewer athletes will take part at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games from last
British Triathlon Federation chief executive Jack Buckner is moving on to become CEO of British
UK Sport has dismissed criticisms that it has failed in its duty of care to
The popularity of eSports competitions – in which opposing players compete at video games played
Goalball UK, the Paralympic sport specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired, has appointed
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Seven national governing bodies will take a share of £27.1m (US$33.9m, €31.4m) after Sport England
Mark Smith has left his post as chief executive officer of 24 Hour Fitness and
US-based fitness operator 24 Hour Fitness has signed a pioneering partnership with the United States
Public funding UK Sport distributes to British Cycling is not under immediate threat despite the
UK Sport has rejected representations made by six Olympic sports for Tokyo 2020 funding –
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is on the hunt for a new
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Sporting organisations wishing to contest UK Sport’s funding decisions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and
More than £5m (US$6.1m, €5.8m) in funding has been earmarked for potential British Tokyo 2020
Former National Express Group chief executive Richard Bowker has been confirmed as chair-elect of UK
Adrian Christy, the chief executive of Badminton England, has launched a petition calling for a
Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will reject the chance to host volleyball in an
Sport England will step in and aid four governing bodies financially if UK Sport’s decision
The national governing bodies (NGB) for basketball, handball and volleyball have joined forces to call
Elite sports funding body UK Sport has left four Olympic sports – archery, badminton, fencing
British Swimming has made changes to the way its National Centres operate in an attempt
The International Volleyball Federation and world-renowned flooring company Gerflor signed a contract extension on Wednesday,
UK Olympians and Paralympians attended the launch of Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme, which offers
Olympic gold medallist Joanna Rowsell Shand has been appointed as one of the five new
Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged that the government will honour the financial commitment made
The Japanese government has approved a 150bn yen ($1.5bn, €1.3bn, £1.1bn) contract allowing work to
The architect behind the Rio 2016 Olympic Park masterplan has encouraged the organisers of the
British Cycling will lobby for “smart investment and better infrastructure” in a bid to capitalise
Team GB’s record-breaking exploits at the Rio 2016 Olympics demonstrates the nation’s place as “best
SRS Leisure has been awarded by Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) for its ongoing support and
Chelsea Warr – UK Sport’s deputy director of performance – has been promoted to the
The government has been asked to lobby for the inclusion of squash as an Olympic
The British Paralympic Committee (BPA) has published its latest five-year strategy, which places the emphasis
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HCM promotional features
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Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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
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
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 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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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