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Adriaan Vorster, formerly a partner at international design practice SSH, has been appointed as director
Muza Lab has finished its ground floor public rooms refurbishment at Cape Town’s iconic Belmond
Germany's Naumberg Cathedral, the Caliphate City of Medina Azahara in Spain and the Sansa Buddhist
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has today (26 June) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for
Alison Brooks, Alejandro Aravena, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, Elizabeth Diller, Rafael Moneo, Peter Zumthor and
British Athletics has announced that eight of the world's top athletics nations will compete in
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
As 2017 draws to an end, CLAD looks back at some of the most significant
Birmingham is set to be officially announced as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
An international cricket stadium built using local materials and sustainable building practices has opened in
The seventh proposed stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be constructed
A resort in one of Kenya’s most popular safari destinations is offering guests the chance
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Birmingham faces an unexpected setback in its bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games after
The growth of FIBO China 2017, which saw attendee numbers rise by 28 per cent,
Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC Architects have been announced as the lead design team who will
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has expanded the wellness offering at the historic Royal Livingstone
Heatherwick Studio’s latest completed building, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has
Wynne Business senior consultant Lisa Starr is set to present several seminars at two African
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Zanzibar’s accelerating development boom has taken yet another step forward, with the announcement of a
Parkour UK, the newly-recognised governing body for the sport in Britain, has become a founding
The International Union of Architects (UIA) has awarded its top honour to the Japanese architect
Fitness trade show FIBO will be launching a two-day business summit on the African continent,
Development of a London/Bristol tourism route, a tour of Britain’s world famous horse-racing courses, travel
Palestine’s Hebron old city, the UK’s Lake District and the male-only sacred Japanese island of
The World Architecture Festival has today (7 July) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for its
The total revenues generated by the South African health and beauty spa industry is estimated
A new safari resort, offering a holistic wellness experience in the heart of “gorilla country”
New facilities including the stadium being planned for Premier League football club Everton FC and
A roll-out of fitness classes and improved member experience helped revenue at Virgin Active rise
Cape Town’s Iziko Planetarium has reopened its doors to the public following a R30m (US$2.3m,
The governing body for South African rugby union has lodged an official bid to host
Australian fitness franchise F45 has sold 50 franchises in the UK with 15 studios expected
The UK government has ramped up its interest in hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games, urging
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club, will increase its capacity using
South African investment group Brait, which owns a controlling stake in Virgin Active, has scrapped
Terres d’Afrique has announced a collaboration with fellow South African brand Yswara to create a
Now open in the De Waterkant district of Cape Town, South Africa, boutique spa and
Rwandan fashion entrepreneur Teta Isibo has been appointed by ecotourism operator Wilderness Safaris to bring
The steering committee behind France’s bid to stage the 2023 Rugby World Cup has revealed
The aromatherapy range from beauty, wellness and vitality brand Terres d’Afrique is created to tap
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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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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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Research
BMI has been proven to be an inaccurate measure since it doesn’t distinguish fat mass from muscle mass
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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
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
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
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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With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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 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
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Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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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.
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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: Taylor Made Designs
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Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure celebrates the re-opening of swimming facilities at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
This month sees the opening of brand-new swim facilities at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, thanks to a £6 million investment secured by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex hosts networking golf day at Close House
Speedflex, renowned for its innovative approach to fitness, recently ventured into new territory by hosting its first-ever networking golf day at Close House, one of the most renowned golfing destinations in the UK.
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Drayton Manor Theme Park & Resort, Tamworth, United Kingdom
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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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south africa news

Adriaan Vorster, formerly a partner at international design practice SSH, has been appointed as director
Muza Lab has finished its ground floor public rooms refurbishment at Cape Town’s iconic Belmond
Germany's Naumberg Cathedral, the Caliphate City of Medina Azahara in Spain and the Sansa Buddhist
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has today (26 June) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for
Alison Brooks, Alejandro Aravena, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, Elizabeth Diller, Rafael Moneo, Peter Zumthor and
British Athletics has announced that eight of the world's top athletics nations will compete in
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
As 2017 draws to an end, CLAD looks back at some of the most significant
Birmingham is set to be officially announced as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
An international cricket stadium built using local materials and sustainable building practices has opened in
The seventh proposed stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be constructed
A resort in one of Kenya’s most popular safari destinations is offering guests the chance
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Birmingham faces an unexpected setback in its bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games after
The growth of FIBO China 2017, which saw attendee numbers rise by 28 per cent,
Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC Architects have been announced as the lead design team who will
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has expanded the wellness offering at the historic Royal Livingstone
Heatherwick Studio’s latest completed building, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has
Wynne Business senior consultant Lisa Starr is set to present several seminars at two African
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Zanzibar’s accelerating development boom has taken yet another step forward, with the announcement of a
Parkour UK, the newly-recognised governing body for the sport in Britain, has become a founding
The International Union of Architects (UIA) has awarded its top honour to the Japanese architect
Fitness trade show FIBO will be launching a two-day business summit on the African continent,
Development of a London/Bristol tourism route, a tour of Britain’s world famous horse-racing courses, travel
Palestine’s Hebron old city, the UK’s Lake District and the male-only sacred Japanese island of
The World Architecture Festival has today (7 July) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for its
The total revenues generated by the South African health and beauty spa industry is estimated
A new safari resort, offering a holistic wellness experience in the heart of “gorilla country”
New facilities including the stadium being planned for Premier League football club Everton FC and
A roll-out of fitness classes and improved member experience helped revenue at Virgin Active rise
Cape Town’s Iziko Planetarium has reopened its doors to the public following a R30m (US$2.3m,
The governing body for South African rugby union has lodged an official bid to host
Australian fitness franchise F45 has sold 50 franchises in the UK with 15 studios expected
The UK government has ramped up its interest in hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games, urging
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club, will increase its capacity using
South African investment group Brait, which owns a controlling stake in Virgin Active, has scrapped
Terres d’Afrique has announced a collaboration with fellow South African brand Yswara to create a
Now open in the De Waterkant district of Cape Town, South Africa, boutique spa and
Rwandan fashion entrepreneur Teta Isibo has been appointed by ecotourism operator Wilderness Safaris to bring
The steering committee behind France’s bid to stage the 2023 Rugby World Cup has revealed
The aromatherapy range from beauty, wellness and vitality brand Terres d’Afrique is created to tap
Elevate
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
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
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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 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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
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.
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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure celebrates the re-opening of swimming facilities at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
This month sees the opening of brand-new swim facilities at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, thanks to a £6 million investment secured by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex hosts networking golf day at Close House
Speedflex, renowned for its innovative approach to fitness, recently ventured into new territory by hosting its first-ever networking golf day at Close House, one of the most renowned golfing destinations in the UK.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
06-06 Jun 2024
Drayton Manor Theme Park & Resort, Tamworth, United Kingdom
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
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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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