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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

ukactive news

The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
A review of the state of 'digital maturity' of health club operators in the UK
ukactive has stressed the importance of landlords and tenants "sharing the burden" of commercial rent
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A "significant majority" of the UK's swimming teachers and aquatic professionals feel that swimming excludes
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
Nadine Dorries, the recently appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport at
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
Tanni Grey-Thompson has announced she will hand over her role as ukactive chair in August
Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has joined gym-goers this morning to kick-off the annual National Fitness
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
VAT reform, adjustments in business rates and a fitness-led high street regeneration push could see
Half of UK adults aren't happy with their physical fitness levels, according to a study
An award celebrating outstanding individuals in the fitness sector is to be named in honour
New data from the ukactive Research Institute shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK
A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A new initiative being launched today (9 August) aims to improve the application of digital
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
The UK government has confirmed that the PE and Sport Premium will continue to run
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
ukactive has published new data from the National ReferAll Database (NRD) – the UK’s first
Indoor group exercise can recommence in England and Scotland today (17 May), as part of
Thousands of health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres are under the threat of permanent
The Local Government Association (LGA) has appointed Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson as its new president. The
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Health clubs and leisure centres in Northern Ireland reopened their doors on Friday 30 April,
12,300
HCM promotional features
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We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
HCM magazine
Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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.
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.
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: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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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

ukactive news

The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
A review of the state of 'digital maturity' of health club operators in the UK
ukactive has stressed the importance of landlords and tenants "sharing the burden" of commercial rent
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A "significant majority" of the UK's swimming teachers and aquatic professionals feel that swimming excludes
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
Nadine Dorries, the recently appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport at
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
Tanni Grey-Thompson has announced she will hand over her role as ukactive chair in August
Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has joined gym-goers this morning to kick-off the annual National Fitness
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
VAT reform, adjustments in business rates and a fitness-led high street regeneration push could see
Half of UK adults aren't happy with their physical fitness levels, according to a study
An award celebrating outstanding individuals in the fitness sector is to be named in honour
New data from the ukactive Research Institute shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK
A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A new initiative being launched today (9 August) aims to improve the application of digital
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
The UK government has confirmed that the PE and Sport Premium will continue to run
The number of active memberships across European health clubs fell by roughly 10 million –
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
ukactive has published new data from the National ReferAll Database (NRD) – the UK’s first
Indoor group exercise can recommence in England and Scotland today (17 May), as part of
Thousands of health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres are under the threat of permanent
The Local Government Association (LGA) has appointed Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson as its new president. The
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Health clubs and leisure centres in Northern Ireland reopened their doors on Friday 30 April,
51 - 75 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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.
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.
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: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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