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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Heatherwick Studio’s latest completed building, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has
School summer holidays are creating a class divide between the fitness levels of deprived children
Home-sharing platform Airbnb has announced plans to invest €5m (US$5.6m, £4.4m) into a new Community
ukactive has kicked off its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 with the launch of
Alan Brien, CEO of not-for-profit Western Australian science organisation Scitech, is to retire after 17
Nuffield Health has launched a series of bespoke health assessments for UK businesses as it
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
ukactive has promoted its executive director Steven Ward to the position of CEO, the health
Public sector workers should be entitled to at least three days of paid leave if
Belgin Aksoy, founder of the Global Wellbess Day (GWD) initiative, says that more than 100
Global Wellness Day will be celebrated on 10 June 2017, with more than 90 countries
Pulse, the company tasked with operating the Football Association’s (FA) first two Parklife facilities, has
Fifty MPs, including sports minister Tracey Crouch, gathered to address and mingle with sport and
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
UK gym operators will be able to save thousands of pounds in the face of
Companies can inspire productivity, profit and improved health and wellbeing among their staff by introducing
ukactive has bolstered its senior team in an effort to drive forward the physical activity
Spa Experience has opened it’s ninth UK spa in Belfast, as part of the redevelopment
Innovative solutions to the world’s physical inactivity crisis will be discussed and debated by fitness,
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has raised extreme concerns over reports that President Donald
Elevate
Elevate
Twelve sport and physical activity innovators have been chosen for the UK’s first ever ActiveLab
ukactive has broadened the experience of its 10-person board by appointing four new non-executive directors
US massage and skincare services company Massage Envy is to team up with not-for-profit trade
Landscape architect Lily Jencks has designed “the world’s first biophilic gym” for fitness concept Biofit.
Nuffield Health has become the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
The first 12 physical activity disruptors to benefit from the ActiveLab startup mentoring scheme have
ukactive remains confident that it can encourage the government to extend its tax relief scheme
Not-for-profit health body ukactive has launched a new scholarship initiative to fast-track talented disabled people
A deal struck between the Football Association (FA) and overseas broadcasters for the FA Cup
Startup businesses in social media, data and wearable technology are being encouraged to develop products
A funding campaign to build a self-sustaining cricket ground of international standard in Rwanda is
Nuffield Health has today (30 September) acquired cognitive behavioural therapy business CBT Services, enabling the
Organisations providing physical activity programmes for children would attract more public funding if they improved
People who have regular fitness checks – and are therefore more in tune with the
Local authorities are on course to lose control of almost 100 outdoor sports facilities over
Organisations in the sector are being invited to move into the ‘House of Sport’ –
Health and fitness consultancy firm Ethics Leisure will take on a more active role in
A charitable social enterprise that helps young sportspeople with free access to sports facilities in
Nuffield Health has become the UK’s second largest fitness provider after completing a deal to
A new £9.4m leisure facility has been unveiled in Newark, replacing the ageing Grove Leisure
Global Wellness Day was celebrated around the world on 11 June, with people participating in
Former England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster is one of the high-profile names to join an
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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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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News report
The prioritisation of prevention over repair fits with our mission
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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
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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
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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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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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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I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
Featured supplier news
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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.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EXOS adds Wattbike to its supplier list
Wattbike, leaders in indoor cycling, is proud to announce that wattbike is now included as an official supplier with Exos, global experts in human performance and corporate wellbeing solutions.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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06-06 Jun 2024
Drayton Manor Theme Park & Resort, Tamworth, United Kingdom
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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
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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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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Not-for-profit news

Heatherwick Studio’s latest completed building, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has
School summer holidays are creating a class divide between the fitness levels of deprived children
Home-sharing platform Airbnb has announced plans to invest €5m (US$5.6m, £4.4m) into a new Community
ukactive has kicked off its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 with the launch of
Alan Brien, CEO of not-for-profit Western Australian science organisation Scitech, is to retire after 17
Nuffield Health has launched a series of bespoke health assessments for UK businesses as it
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
ukactive has promoted its executive director Steven Ward to the position of CEO, the health
Public sector workers should be entitled to at least three days of paid leave if
Belgin Aksoy, founder of the Global Wellbess Day (GWD) initiative, says that more than 100
Global Wellness Day will be celebrated on 10 June 2017, with more than 90 countries
Pulse, the company tasked with operating the Football Association’s (FA) first two Parklife facilities, has
Fifty MPs, including sports minister Tracey Crouch, gathered to address and mingle with sport and
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
UK gym operators will be able to save thousands of pounds in the face of
Companies can inspire productivity, profit and improved health and wellbeing among their staff by introducing
ukactive has bolstered its senior team in an effort to drive forward the physical activity
Spa Experience has opened it’s ninth UK spa in Belfast, as part of the redevelopment
Innovative solutions to the world’s physical inactivity crisis will be discussed and debated by fitness,
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has raised extreme concerns over reports that President Donald
Elevate
Elevate
Twelve sport and physical activity innovators have been chosen for the UK’s first ever ActiveLab
ukactive has broadened the experience of its 10-person board by appointing four new non-executive directors
US massage and skincare services company Massage Envy is to team up with not-for-profit trade
Landscape architect Lily Jencks has designed “the world’s first biophilic gym” for fitness concept Biofit.
Nuffield Health has become the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
The first 12 physical activity disruptors to benefit from the ActiveLab startup mentoring scheme have
ukactive remains confident that it can encourage the government to extend its tax relief scheme
Not-for-profit health body ukactive has launched a new scholarship initiative to fast-track talented disabled people
A deal struck between the Football Association (FA) and overseas broadcasters for the FA Cup
Startup businesses in social media, data and wearable technology are being encouraged to develop products
A funding campaign to build a self-sustaining cricket ground of international standard in Rwanda is
Nuffield Health has today (30 September) acquired cognitive behavioural therapy business CBT Services, enabling the
Organisations providing physical activity programmes for children would attract more public funding if they improved
People who have regular fitness checks – and are therefore more in tune with the
Local authorities are on course to lose control of almost 100 outdoor sports facilities over
Organisations in the sector are being invited to move into the ‘House of Sport’ –
Health and fitness consultancy firm Ethics Leisure will take on a more active role in
A charitable social enterprise that helps young sportspeople with free access to sports facilities in
Nuffield Health has become the UK’s second largest fitness provider after completing a deal to
A new £9.4m leisure facility has been unveiled in Newark, replacing the ageing Grove Leisure
Global Wellness Day was celebrated around the world on 11 June, with people participating in
Former England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster is one of the high-profile names to join an
66 - 90 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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Gym
Xplor Gym is an all-in-one gym management software with embedded payments & integrated access control ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EXOS adds Wattbike to its supplier list
Wattbike, leaders in indoor cycling, is proud to announce that wattbike is now included as an official supplier with Exos, global experts in human performance and corporate wellbeing solutions.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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