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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

competitive sport news

Functional fitness training in simplistic terms is fitness training for everyday life. As people become
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has outlined the government's plans for the School Games tournament in
Education secretary Michael Gove has announced the government's vision for the future delivery and funding
A selection of the leisure industry's finest swapped the stair master, aerobics studio and back
Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to 'look carefully' at the future of school sport
Nine communities across the country are to pilot the government's new Olympic and Paralympic-style school
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
Physical activity when young increases bone density and size and potentially stave off osteoporosis, according
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has set out plans to deliver a "fantastic" London Olympics and
A new Olympic and Paralympic-style competition for young people across England has been launched by
Sport England has launched the new £10m Active Universities funding round - the third of
Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson has been appointed to the House of Lords where she will serve
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released a set of tips to help
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
More than half of all English school pupils took part in at least three hours
A £16m sports centre will be built at The University of Central Lancashire (UCL) in
Dreamworld and WhiteWater World on Australia's Gold Coast have launched an educational programme designed to
London mayor Boris Johnson has unveiled new plans to invest £30m in a series of
Youth sports organisation Greenhouse Progress (GP) is launching two satellite clubs in 2009 as part
Nine out of ten children take part in at least two hours of organised physical
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that it is to expand its
Derek Mapp has resigned from his position as chair of Sport England, following a decision
Addressing a Youth Sports Trust conference in Telford yesterday, culture secretary, James Purnell, said the
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has launched a sports foundation carrying his name in the
Schools across UK have reached their activity targets a year early, according to a government
Gordon Brown has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that all children in the UK should
Gordon Brown has been accused of "breathtaking hypocrisy" after calling for schools to increase access
In recent years, countless playing fields have been sold off, competitive sports have been frowned
SkillsActive officially launched the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) on 7 June for cricket,
US capital Washington’s largest health and fitness chain, the Sport & Health company, has been
Children First Clubs, which is to open its first private health and lifestyle club for
Culture and Sports Secretary, Tessa Jowell is doubling the number of sports co-ordinatiors across the
Amida, a contemporary £13m racquets and fitness spa, opened in Beckenham, Kent this month. The
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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
Debate
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
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Amazing Jane Activewear and Everyone Active announce strategic partnership to empower women
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community leisure facilities in the UK.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
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Snowroom
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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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
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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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
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competitive sport news

Functional fitness training in simplistic terms is fitness training for everyday life. As people become
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has outlined the government's plans for the School Games tournament in
Education secretary Michael Gove has announced the government's vision for the future delivery and funding
A selection of the leisure industry's finest swapped the stair master, aerobics studio and back
Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to 'look carefully' at the future of school sport
Nine communities across the country are to pilot the government's new Olympic and Paralympic-style school
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
Physical activity when young increases bone density and size and potentially stave off osteoporosis, according
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has set out plans to deliver a "fantastic" London Olympics and
A new Olympic and Paralympic-style competition for young people across England has been launched by
Sport England has launched the new £10m Active Universities funding round - the third of
Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson has been appointed to the House of Lords where she will serve
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released a set of tips to help
Elevate
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
More than half of all English school pupils took part in at least three hours
A £16m sports centre will be built at The University of Central Lancashire (UCL) in
Dreamworld and WhiteWater World on Australia's Gold Coast have launched an educational programme designed to
London mayor Boris Johnson has unveiled new plans to invest £30m in a series of
Youth sports organisation Greenhouse Progress (GP) is launching two satellite clubs in 2009 as part
Nine out of ten children take part in at least two hours of organised physical
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that it is to expand its
Derek Mapp has resigned from his position as chair of Sport England, following a decision
Addressing a Youth Sports Trust conference in Telford yesterday, culture secretary, James Purnell, said the
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has launched a sports foundation carrying his name in the
Schools across UK have reached their activity targets a year early, according to a government
Gordon Brown has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that all children in the UK should
Gordon Brown has been accused of "breathtaking hypocrisy" after calling for schools to increase access
In recent years, countless playing fields have been sold off, competitive sports have been frowned
SkillsActive officially launched the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) on 7 June for cricket,
US capital Washington’s largest health and fitness chain, the Sport & Health company, has been
Children First Clubs, which is to open its first private health and lifestyle club for
Culture and Sports Secretary, Tessa Jowell is doubling the number of sports co-ordinatiors across the
Amida, a contemporary £13m racquets and fitness spa, opened in Beckenham, Kent this month. The
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Amazing Jane Activewear and Everyone Active announce strategic partnership to empower women
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community leisure facilities in the UK.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: 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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