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Neath Port Talbot council has greenlit plans for the Afan Valley Adventure Resort – a
A Sport England grant worth £749,300 will be invested in improving the lives of 700
Sport England is to invest £3m in the popular Parkrun movement, with a focus on
Women in Sport has teamed up with the Fatherhood Institute, Fulham Football Club and the
A total of 34 projects have received National Lottery funding to support their work in
Up to £400,000 worth of National Lottery has been made available for a career initiative
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Akron Zoo in Ohio, USA is to add two new areas – one Africa-themed, one
Nearly 50 per cent of the population of Northern Ireland visited a museum in the
The secretary of state for arts, heritage and tourism, Michael Ellis, has thrown his weight
The number of people doing group exercise increased by 3.76 million during 2017, according to
Sport England has published its latest Active Lives Adult Survey (ALAS), which shows that 27.7
Health club operators will benefit from the type of insights used by supermarkets to plan
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Colour standards company Pantone has announced a “dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade” as the
Sport England has announced plans to invest £4.4m (US$5.87m, €4.92m) to recruit a new generation
Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona has urged fellow players, coaches and clubs to reach out
Rugby will touch the lives of thousands of young people from under-represented communities, as part
More than one million more men than women are taking up voluntary roles in sport
London’s Southbank Centre will team up with ABBA The Museum in Stockholm to create an
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A total of 18 heritage projects are set to benefit from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s
The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) wants to help diversify visitors to UK museums, with
Funding cuts at a local level could result in “cultural cold spots” across Britain, according
Colour standards company Pantone has announced a "fresh and zesty yellow-green shade” as the Colour
The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has responded to reports that African nations may argue for
Women who play sport are more likely to progress to senior management roles at work,
The World Heritage Centre has debuted a travelling exhibition to be displayed at UNESCO’s headquarters
A leading heritage expert has raised critical questions related to management of heritage sites in
The row between parkrun and Stoke Gifford Parish Council about maintenance charges for local facilities
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has established a department focused on socio-economic development and humanitarian
Global colour authority Pantone has announced its 2016 Color of the Year – for the
The Welsh government has given the green light for a £315m motor racing development, which
Clubbercise, the dance fitness class that claims to ‘bring a night out to a workout’
Local authority leisure centres, particularly those which are trust operated, are seeing remarkable improvements in
Physical activity is affected by the design and maintenance of public spaces and people’s perceptions
Sallie Fraenkel, president of Mind Body Spirit Network, and Casey Miller, president of Travelteerism, have
As part of plans to bring a £27m (US$41.4m, €36.7m) Puy Du Fou attraction to
A nationwide analysis of US grocery shopping shows highly processed foods make up more than
David Clemmons, the man behind global outreach programme VolunTourism, believes the tourism industry’s traditional focus
A new report by Public Health England claims that people from lower socio-economic groups tend
A newly formed non-profit organisation has formed with the aim of promoting wellness through education
A US study has revealed that team sport is the only extracurricular activity to make
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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.
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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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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
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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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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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Company profiles
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The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
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KeepMe press release: Keepme releases essential AI resource guide for fitness operators
Keepme has introduced yet another innovative initiative aimed at providing the fitness industry with state-of-the-art resources.
Directory
Flooring
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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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22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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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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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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
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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socio-economic news

Neath Port Talbot council has greenlit plans for the Afan Valley Adventure Resort – a
A Sport England grant worth £749,300 will be invested in improving the lives of 700
Sport England is to invest £3m in the popular Parkrun movement, with a focus on
Women in Sport has teamed up with the Fatherhood Institute, Fulham Football Club and the
A total of 34 projects have received National Lottery funding to support their work in
Up to £400,000 worth of National Lottery has been made available for a career initiative
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Akron Zoo in Ohio, USA is to add two new areas – one Africa-themed, one
Nearly 50 per cent of the population of Northern Ireland visited a museum in the
The secretary of state for arts, heritage and tourism, Michael Ellis, has thrown his weight
The number of people doing group exercise increased by 3.76 million during 2017, according to
Sport England has published its latest Active Lives Adult Survey (ALAS), which shows that 27.7
Health club operators will benefit from the type of insights used by supermarkets to plan
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Colour standards company Pantone has announced a “dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade” as the
Sport England has announced plans to invest £4.4m (US$5.87m, €4.92m) to recruit a new generation
Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona has urged fellow players, coaches and clubs to reach out
Rugby will touch the lives of thousands of young people from under-represented communities, as part
More than one million more men than women are taking up voluntary roles in sport
London’s Southbank Centre will team up with ABBA The Museum in Stockholm to create an
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A total of 18 heritage projects are set to benefit from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s
The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) wants to help diversify visitors to UK museums, with
Funding cuts at a local level could result in “cultural cold spots” across Britain, according
Colour standards company Pantone has announced a "fresh and zesty yellow-green shade” as the Colour
The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has responded to reports that African nations may argue for
Women who play sport are more likely to progress to senior management roles at work,
The World Heritage Centre has debuted a travelling exhibition to be displayed at UNESCO’s headquarters
A leading heritage expert has raised critical questions related to management of heritage sites in
The row between parkrun and Stoke Gifford Parish Council about maintenance charges for local facilities
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has established a department focused on socio-economic development and humanitarian
Global colour authority Pantone has announced its 2016 Color of the Year – for the
The Welsh government has given the green light for a £315m motor racing development, which
Clubbercise, the dance fitness class that claims to ‘bring a night out to a workout’
Local authority leisure centres, particularly those which are trust operated, are seeing remarkable improvements in
Physical activity is affected by the design and maintenance of public spaces and people’s perceptions
Sallie Fraenkel, president of Mind Body Spirit Network, and Casey Miller, president of Travelteerism, have
As part of plans to bring a £27m (US$41.4m, €36.7m) Puy Du Fou attraction to
A nationwide analysis of US grocery shopping shows highly processed foods make up more than
David Clemmons, the man behind global outreach programme VolunTourism, believes the tourism industry’s traditional focus
A new report by Public Health England claims that people from lower socio-economic groups tend
A newly formed non-profit organisation has formed with the aim of promoting wellness through education
A US study has revealed that team sport is the only extracurricular activity to make
41 - 80 of 12,300
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
Company profiles
Company profile: Centrica Business Solutions
Centrica Business Solutions is committed to offering solutions that will help organisations to balance planet ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme releases essential AI resource guide for fitness operators
Keepme has introduced yet another innovative initiative aimed at providing the fitness industry with state-of-the-art resources.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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