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Wales news

Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
North Wales is set to get a wellbeing boost next year with the arrival of
On Wednesday 2 December, all spas across England will be permitted to reopen, as the
The Gym Group will look to further grow its 183-strong portfolio across England, Scotland and
The UK government will ask gyms and leisure centres in England to close between 5
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced the government has given the green light for
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Following the death of Design Museum and Habitat-founder, Terence Conran, aged 88, we celebrate his
The government has further extended protection from rent enforcement activity until the end of the
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Over 22,000 jobs are at risk across the UK's public leisure sector, out of a
Gyms in New South Wales (NSW), Australia are staying COVID-free, according to a new report,
The fitness sector has been left "without answers or evidence" on why gyms and leisure
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
The UK government has postponed the reopening of saunas, steamrooms and the recommencement of close-contact
Following approval to build a £250mn wellbeing resort in Manchester, Therme Group has revealed plans
DW Sports is going into administration saying it's working to save its 73-strong gym portfolio.
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Children and young people need more support to navigate the growing number of digital wellness
Exercise is being used to bring patients who've been seriously ill with COVID-19 back to
England and Scotland have become the most recent countries to announce their spas will reopen,
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that spas can reopen on 6 July, as part
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
The varying approaches taken by the UK's four home nations to reopening businesses is creating
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
The UK government has begun stepping up its plans for the return of sport, according
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers
Leisure operator GLL has partnered with digital fitness expert Wexer to launch an ‘any time,
Organisers of some of the UK's largest mass participation sports events – including the London
Leisure centres and stadiums are being transformed into emergency hospital wards in Wales, as part
Leading trade bodies representing the physical activity sector have called on the government to introduce
Sports charity Dallaglio RugbyWorks has appointed Jason Worthy as its new CEO. Worthy, who until
The ICC Cricket World Cup has been credited with delivering a £350m economic boost to
The Northern Gateway Sports Park project in Colchester, Essex, is set to open to the
Heritage Great Britain (HGB) has announced plans to invest £1.1m (US$1,4m, €1.3m) in hybrid diesel
Sport England has revealed the 16 projects which will share £1m worth of funding from
Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has launched an esports team – the second
The Welsh government has announced plans to invest £60m ($78m, €71m) in its tourism industry
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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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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
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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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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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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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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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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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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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Featured press releases
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Cryotherapy
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Wales news

Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
North Wales is set to get a wellbeing boost next year with the arrival of
On Wednesday 2 December, all spas across England will be permitted to reopen, as the
The Gym Group will look to further grow its 183-strong portfolio across England, Scotland and
The UK government will ask gyms and leisure centres in England to close between 5
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced the government has given the green light for
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Following the death of Design Museum and Habitat-founder, Terence Conran, aged 88, we celebrate his
The government has further extended protection from rent enforcement activity until the end of the
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Over 22,000 jobs are at risk across the UK's public leisure sector, out of a
Gyms in New South Wales (NSW), Australia are staying COVID-free, according to a new report,
The fitness sector has been left "without answers or evidence" on why gyms and leisure
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
The UK government has postponed the reopening of saunas, steamrooms and the recommencement of close-contact
Following approval to build a £250mn wellbeing resort in Manchester, Therme Group has revealed plans
DW Sports is going into administration saying it's working to save its 73-strong gym portfolio.
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Children and young people need more support to navigate the growing number of digital wellness
Exercise is being used to bring patients who've been seriously ill with COVID-19 back to
England and Scotland have become the most recent countries to announce their spas will reopen,
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that spas can reopen on 6 July, as part
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
The varying approaches taken by the UK's four home nations to reopening businesses is creating
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
The UK government has begun stepping up its plans for the return of sport, according
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers
Leisure operator GLL has partnered with digital fitness expert Wexer to launch an ‘any time,
Organisers of some of the UK's largest mass participation sports events – including the London
Leisure centres and stadiums are being transformed into emergency hospital wards in Wales, as part
Leading trade bodies representing the physical activity sector have called on the government to introduce
Sports charity Dallaglio RugbyWorks has appointed Jason Worthy as its new CEO. Worthy, who until
The ICC Cricket World Cup has been credited with delivering a £350m economic boost to
The Northern Gateway Sports Park project in Colchester, Essex, is set to open to the
Heritage Great Britain (HGB) has announced plans to invest £1.1m (US$1,4m, €1.3m) in hybrid diesel
Sport England has revealed the 16 projects which will share £1m worth of funding from
Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has launched an esports team – the second
The Welsh government has announced plans to invest £60m ($78m, €71m) in its tourism industry
66 - 90 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TechnoAlpin
TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. Our product portfolio includes all different types ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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