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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

gym news

Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) is installing the new Easy Line training circuit from
Corinne Thompson has been appointed the new manager of the Forum Health Club and Spa
The first School Games have been launched in Glasgow in the run up to the
Health and fitness chain Virgin Active has confirmed that it has acquired rival Holmes Place
The Holmes Place health club brand is to disappear this year, following a merger with
A three-year project has been launched to help develop the skills and experience of 11
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Sport England has contributed £350,000 to a £9.5m swimming pool development at Wentworth Leisure Centre
UK-based hotel operator and franchisor InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new spa resort
The government has unveiled a new attempt to tackle obesity in the UK by appointing
Fitness franchise brand énergie Fitness Clubs is expanding in London, with new sites in Hounslow
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) will launch the first part of its new awareness
Bolton residents that belong to key risk groups are to receive a helping hand to
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Bannatyne Fitness is due to open its 62nd health club in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, in December
South London-based Functional Intelligent Fitness Personal Health Clubs (FIT Clubs) has recently launched an education
UK-based fitness franchise company Attiva opened a new 510sq m (5,500sq ft) club in Barbados
Moscow-based Strata Partners – which operates the Orange Fitness and CityFitness health club chains –
US fitness club operator Healthtrax has received investments totalling US$5.5m (£2.9m, 4.3m euro) to continue
Chris Gilbert has been appointed general manager at Esporta’s new £12m Norfolk Health and Racquets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Andrew Scraggs is the first personal trainer (PT) to take advantage of Leisure Connection’s recent
Executives at Brazil’s express fitness franchise company GO! 30 Minute Workout have announced a change
The plans for a new leisure centre in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire in Wales, have been unveiled.
Pendle Leisure Trust has appointed two sports science graduates to improve its health and fitness
The Greenwich Leisure-operated Rainbow Leisure Centre in Epsom, Surrey, has been shortlisted for one of
A new initiative being piloted in Liverpool could see people working out in their local
Work is set to begin this month on the first myhotel property outside of London,
A new specialist gymnastics hall has officially opened at the Woodlands School and Sports College
The Sheraton Hotel Krakow in Poland has been sold to the Ireland-based Quinn Group for
Planning consent has been granted for the addition of a 1,200sq m (12,900sq ft) spa
Esporta and Cannons, two of the UK’s largest gym chains, are believed to be up
Now in its third year, the annual Health Club Games is due to start in
Social enterprise and not-for-profit development trust Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is awaiting a decision
Auckland-based property company Melview Developments has launched a new group of hotels in New Zealand
3d Leisure, the Surrey-based leisure management company, has signed a new contract with the Quality
A £2.5m spa is due to open in November at Headlam Hall country house hotel,
Whitbread-owned David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has officially unveiled its new £13.5m sport and leisure facility
Kent-based Brook Hotels has bought the 62-room Mollington Hotel & Spa in Cheshire from Hand
European hospitality company Kempinski Hotels is set to operate three further hotels in the Middle
A new five-star hotel and spa is set to open early next month in the
YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) has been awarded almost £0.5m to launch a new scheme
Wellsprings Leisure Centre, run by Tone Leisure in Taunton, has recently received Quest accreditation. Quest
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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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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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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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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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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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
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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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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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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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
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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
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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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Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
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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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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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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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gym news

Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) is installing the new Easy Line training circuit from
Corinne Thompson has been appointed the new manager of the Forum Health Club and Spa
The first School Games have been launched in Glasgow in the run up to the
Health and fitness chain Virgin Active has confirmed that it has acquired rival Holmes Place
The Holmes Place health club brand is to disappear this year, following a merger with
A three-year project has been launched to help develop the skills and experience of 11
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Sport England has contributed £350,000 to a £9.5m swimming pool development at Wentworth Leisure Centre
UK-based hotel operator and franchisor InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new spa resort
The government has unveiled a new attempt to tackle obesity in the UK by appointing
Fitness franchise brand énergie Fitness Clubs is expanding in London, with new sites in Hounslow
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) will launch the first part of its new awareness
Bolton residents that belong to key risk groups are to receive a helping hand to
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Bannatyne Fitness is due to open its 62nd health club in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, in December
South London-based Functional Intelligent Fitness Personal Health Clubs (FIT Clubs) has recently launched an education
UK-based fitness franchise company Attiva opened a new 510sq m (5,500sq ft) club in Barbados
Moscow-based Strata Partners – which operates the Orange Fitness and CityFitness health club chains –
US fitness club operator Healthtrax has received investments totalling US$5.5m (£2.9m, 4.3m euro) to continue
Chris Gilbert has been appointed general manager at Esporta’s new £12m Norfolk Health and Racquets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Andrew Scraggs is the first personal trainer (PT) to take advantage of Leisure Connection’s recent
Executives at Brazil’s express fitness franchise company GO! 30 Minute Workout have announced a change
The plans for a new leisure centre in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire in Wales, have been unveiled.
Pendle Leisure Trust has appointed two sports science graduates to improve its health and fitness
The Greenwich Leisure-operated Rainbow Leisure Centre in Epsom, Surrey, has been shortlisted for one of
A new initiative being piloted in Liverpool could see people working out in their local
Work is set to begin this month on the first myhotel property outside of London,
A new specialist gymnastics hall has officially opened at the Woodlands School and Sports College
The Sheraton Hotel Krakow in Poland has been sold to the Ireland-based Quinn Group for
Planning consent has been granted for the addition of a 1,200sq m (12,900sq ft) spa
Esporta and Cannons, two of the UK’s largest gym chains, are believed to be up
Now in its third year, the annual Health Club Games is due to start in
Social enterprise and not-for-profit development trust Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is awaiting a decision
Auckland-based property company Melview Developments has launched a new group of hotels in New Zealand
3d Leisure, the Surrey-based leisure management company, has signed a new contract with the Quality
A £2.5m spa is due to open in November at Headlam Hall country house hotel,
Whitbread-owned David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has officially unveiled its new £13.5m sport and leisure facility
Kent-based Brook Hotels has bought the 62-room Mollington Hotel & Spa in Cheshire from Hand
European hospitality company Kempinski Hotels is set to operate three further hotels in the Middle
A new five-star hotel and spa is set to open early next month in the
YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) has been awarded almost £0.5m to launch a new scheme
Wellsprings Leisure Centre, run by Tone Leisure in Taunton, has recently received Quest accreditation. Quest
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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 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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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: Power Plate
Power Plate is owned, manufactured and distributed by Northbrook, Ill.- based Performance Health Systems LLC, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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