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gym news

Richard Branson’s Virgin Active is reportedly considering a $1.2bn (£690m, E1bn) bid for Bally Total
The gym at the Harbour Club, Chelsea, has undergone a refurbishment programme as part of
Young people from across the UK wll have the opportunity to compete in a new
Construction has begun on a £12.5m waterworld complex – which will boast three pools, flumes,
A new study into the nation’s attitudes towards health and fitness has shown that the
More than 400 gyms throughout the UK are offering free use of their facilities this
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Academy Leisure Group has opened its latest health and fitness club in Knaresborough, North
Village Hotels & Leisure Clubs opened two new properties in Bournemouth and Hull, the latter
Belfast City Council (BCC) has recently refurbished the fitness suites at the Shankhill and Anderstown
Freedom Leisure will officially open its £1m transformation of Hailsham Leisure Centre in Sussex on
The 18th Commonwealth Games have opened in Melbourne, Australia with a spectacular ceremony at the
Sheffield City Council has granted planning permission to Sheffield United for its planned four-star hotel
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The express fitness concept, GO! 30 Minute Workout, has sold its first two franchises in
Health and fitness companies in South Korea are expanding their efforts in an attempt to
World Class Fitness Polska’s latest club is halfway to achieving its target membership of 1,000,
Gold’s Gym is on target to open 1,000 franchised clubs by the end of 2010,
Jennifer Paling has been appointed director of spa and leisure at the Radisson SAS Farnham
The Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel in Kenya is set to undergo a major renovation, which
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is revamping the gyms at Llantwit Fardre Leisure Centre
Esporta has extended its Fitcrew concept – which was launched last August for 12- to
Parkwood Leisure has announced that it is to develop its first private health and fitness
Impulse Leisure is set to complete its revamped Corringham Leisure Centre in Thurrock, Essex, following
The newly-refurbished Brown’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair, UK, has announced the opening of its spa
Edinburgh’s Warrender Swim Centre has reopened following a £1.6m refurbishment. The pool – which is
A £1m fitness development has opened at Soccer Sensations in Craven Park, Hull. Fitness Sensations
Jeanette Watson has climbed the career ladder to the role of general manager at Bannatyne
Argyll and Bute Council is to open a £7m new-build leisure facility in Campbeltown in
A £1m investment at the Bedworth Leisure Centre in Warwickshire has funded a purpose-built base
Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre has reopened after a £7m refurbishment following a devastating fire
LA Fitness has announced that it is set to buy Crown Sports, the owner of
A lorry load of spare and unused sports equipment has begun its journey from the
The official launch of the new SHOKK youth gym at the Furzefield Centre in Potters
Powerleague has opened its first purpose-built Power for Life gym at its Catford site in
The independently-operated LIFE Health and Fitness Club in Swansea has exceeded its target membership of
The five star Pezula resort Hotel and Spa, South Africa, is now home to one
LA Fitness has announced that it is set to buy Crown Sports, the owner of
QHotels has acquired its first property in Scotland, increasing its portfolio of hotels to eight.
The £6.5m Palatine Leisure Centre in Blackpool, which has been six years in the planning,
Village Hotel and Leisure Club Cheadle, in Cheshire, has recently completed a £750,000 refurbishment, including
The Finesse Leisure Partnership has recently completed a £750,000 refurbishment of Hatfield Swim Centre. Funded
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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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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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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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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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Opinion
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
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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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,
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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

gym news

Richard Branson’s Virgin Active is reportedly considering a $1.2bn (£690m, E1bn) bid for Bally Total
The gym at the Harbour Club, Chelsea, has undergone a refurbishment programme as part of
Young people from across the UK wll have the opportunity to compete in a new
Construction has begun on a £12.5m waterworld complex – which will boast three pools, flumes,
A new study into the nation’s attitudes towards health and fitness has shown that the
More than 400 gyms throughout the UK are offering free use of their facilities this
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Academy Leisure Group has opened its latest health and fitness club in Knaresborough, North
Village Hotels & Leisure Clubs opened two new properties in Bournemouth and Hull, the latter
Belfast City Council (BCC) has recently refurbished the fitness suites at the Shankhill and Anderstown
Freedom Leisure will officially open its £1m transformation of Hailsham Leisure Centre in Sussex on
The 18th Commonwealth Games have opened in Melbourne, Australia with a spectacular ceremony at the
Sheffield City Council has granted planning permission to Sheffield United for its planned four-star hotel
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The express fitness concept, GO! 30 Minute Workout, has sold its first two franchises in
Health and fitness companies in South Korea are expanding their efforts in an attempt to
World Class Fitness Polska’s latest club is halfway to achieving its target membership of 1,000,
Gold’s Gym is on target to open 1,000 franchised clubs by the end of 2010,
Jennifer Paling has been appointed director of spa and leisure at the Radisson SAS Farnham
The Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel in Kenya is set to undergo a major renovation, which
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is revamping the gyms at Llantwit Fardre Leisure Centre
Esporta has extended its Fitcrew concept – which was launched last August for 12- to
Parkwood Leisure has announced that it is to develop its first private health and fitness
Impulse Leisure is set to complete its revamped Corringham Leisure Centre in Thurrock, Essex, following
The newly-refurbished Brown’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair, UK, has announced the opening of its spa
Edinburgh’s Warrender Swim Centre has reopened following a £1.6m refurbishment. The pool – which is
A £1m fitness development has opened at Soccer Sensations in Craven Park, Hull. Fitness Sensations
Jeanette Watson has climbed the career ladder to the role of general manager at Bannatyne
Argyll and Bute Council is to open a £7m new-build leisure facility in Campbeltown in
A £1m investment at the Bedworth Leisure Centre in Warwickshire has funded a purpose-built base
Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre has reopened after a £7m refurbishment following a devastating fire
LA Fitness has announced that it is set to buy Crown Sports, the owner of
A lorry load of spare and unused sports equipment has begun its journey from the
The official launch of the new SHOKK youth gym at the Furzefield Centre in Potters
Powerleague has opened its first purpose-built Power for Life gym at its Catford site in
The independently-operated LIFE Health and Fitness Club in Swansea has exceeded its target membership of
The five star Pezula resort Hotel and Spa, South Africa, is now home to one
LA Fitness has announced that it is set to buy Crown Sports, the owner of
QHotels has acquired its first property in Scotland, increasing its portfolio of hotels to eight.
The £6.5m Palatine Leisure Centre in Blackpool, which has been six years in the planning,
Village Hotel and Leisure Club Cheadle, in Cheshire, has recently completed a £750,000 refurbishment, including
The Finesse Leisure Partnership has recently completed a £750,000 refurbishment of Hatfield Swim Centre. Funded
7701 - 7725 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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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
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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