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EuropeActive news

European fitness operators will face increased consolidation, accelerated digitalisation and the new reality of creating
EuropeActive has released its latest information and insight paper, focusing on how digital solutions are
The team at Reed Exhibitions has announced FIBO Köln will not run as a live
Boris Johnson has hinted that social distancing measures might be reduced by 4 July in
As countries around the world gear up to relax their lockdown rules, there remains a
EuropeActive has launched an online practical learning programme to guide operators in the re-opening and
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
HCM can report that Europe Active's annual thought-leader conference, the European Health and Fitness Forum
BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour,
Representative body, EuropeActive, has today (11 May 2020), published new standards for gym operators advising
The European fitness industry is slowly beginning to prepare itself for the journey back to
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
EuropeActive has held its latest International Standards Meeting (ISM) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The theme for
Physical activity bodies ukactive and EuropeActive have agreed to strengthen their partnership in the event
As reported in HCM earlier this month, the European health and fitness market continued to
The European fitness market continues to grow at a steady rate, according to the latest
A 4 per cent increase in the number of people having health club memberships helped
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Staff retention, leadership culture, professionalisation and quality standards will come under the microscope at this
Around 35 per cent of European fitness operators believe PTs are not trained with the
UK exercise professionals who are members of CIMSPA have more freedom to work across Europe,
MyZone has appointed Gemma Bonnett as its global director of marketing – a position newly
Fitness trade show FIBO will be launching a two-day business summit on the African continent,
Low-cost fitness operator McFit is primed to grow its brand further in Germany, Europe and
Low-cost gyms and boutique operations helped the European fitness market grow in 2016 as membership
EuropeActive has launched a survey to make sure the correct education and training is being
In order to provide a sustainable service for its customers, the fitness sector needs to
Hundreds of visitors experienced the latest in gym equipment innovation, industry insight and unforgettable entertainment
The prescription of physical activity by medical professionals and increased funding to support the inclusion
Britain’s impending withdrawal from the European Union will present a broad range of challenges for
The European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport told delegates at last week’s European
The budget gym sector increased its dominance in the European fitness market in 2015, according
FIBO, the world's largest trade show for fitness, wellness and health, kicks off this morning
The European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), the annual curtain raiser for FIBO, will take
EuropeActive has broken its silence in the debate over IHRSA’s decision to expand its European
IHRSA’s decision to open an office in Brussels has come under fire from former ukactive
“Driving membership growth through innovation in fitness” will be the theme for the third European
Fitness industry trade associations EuropeActive and IHRSA have announced a new collaboration which will see
ukactive has announced that it will spearhead the UK arm of a Europe-wide initiative to
EuropeActive has signed an “historic memorandum of co-operation” with UNI-Europa and the European Association of
12,300
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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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
HCM promotional features
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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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
HCM magazine
Insight
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
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 magazine
Editor's letter
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
Letters
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
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Recovery
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
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
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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

EuropeActive news

European fitness operators will face increased consolidation, accelerated digitalisation and the new reality of creating
EuropeActive has released its latest information and insight paper, focusing on how digital solutions are
The team at Reed Exhibitions has announced FIBO Köln will not run as a live
Boris Johnson has hinted that social distancing measures might be reduced by 4 July in
As countries around the world gear up to relax their lockdown rules, there remains a
EuropeActive has launched an online practical learning programme to guide operators in the re-opening and
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
HCM can report that Europe Active's annual thought-leader conference, the European Health and Fitness Forum
BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour,
Representative body, EuropeActive, has today (11 May 2020), published new standards for gym operators advising
The European fitness industry is slowly beginning to prepare itself for the journey back to
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
EuropeActive has held its latest International Standards Meeting (ISM) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The theme for
Physical activity bodies ukactive and EuropeActive have agreed to strengthen their partnership in the event
As reported in HCM earlier this month, the European health and fitness market continued to
The European fitness market continues to grow at a steady rate, according to the latest
A 4 per cent increase in the number of people having health club memberships helped
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Staff retention, leadership culture, professionalisation and quality standards will come under the microscope at this
Around 35 per cent of European fitness operators believe PTs are not trained with the
UK exercise professionals who are members of CIMSPA have more freedom to work across Europe,
MyZone has appointed Gemma Bonnett as its global director of marketing – a position newly
Fitness trade show FIBO will be launching a two-day business summit on the African continent,
Low-cost fitness operator McFit is primed to grow its brand further in Germany, Europe and
Low-cost gyms and boutique operations helped the European fitness market grow in 2016 as membership
EuropeActive has launched a survey to make sure the correct education and training is being
In order to provide a sustainable service for its customers, the fitness sector needs to
Hundreds of visitors experienced the latest in gym equipment innovation, industry insight and unforgettable entertainment
The prescription of physical activity by medical professionals and increased funding to support the inclusion
Britain’s impending withdrawal from the European Union will present a broad range of challenges for
The European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport told delegates at last week’s European
The budget gym sector increased its dominance in the European fitness market in 2015, according
FIBO, the world's largest trade show for fitness, wellness and health, kicks off this morning
The European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), the annual curtain raiser for FIBO, will take
EuropeActive has broken its silence in the debate over IHRSA’s decision to expand its European
IHRSA’s decision to open an office in Brussels has come under fire from former ukactive
“Driving membership growth through innovation in fitness” will be the theme for the third European
Fitness industry trade associations EuropeActive and IHRSA have announced a new collaboration which will see
ukactive has announced that it will spearhead the UK arm of a Europe-wide initiative to
EuropeActive has signed an “historic memorandum of co-operation” with UNI-Europa and the European Association of
51 - 75 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
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
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
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
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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