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Serco Leisure is entering the obstacle course market as it looks to diversify its fitness
Freedom Leisure has signed a 10-year partnership agreement with Lichfield District Council to manage two
More than 80 leisure facilities across the UK will overhaul their food and beverage offering
Israel Rivera has spoken of his plans to foster a “sense of belonging and camaraderie”
A £28m leisure centre is set to open tomorrow (28 November) in Eastleigh, bearing the
Girls are missing out on the benefits of physical activity due to mounting pressures, a
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Social enterprise Places for People Leisure has been awarded a 12-year management contract for the
Everyone Active has teamed up with on-demand fitness and dance content provider iDEA to launch
Cancer survivors will be able to take part in health referral programmes at BH Live
A major adventure resort offering a wide variety of physical, thrilling and wellness activities, a
The Laura Trott Leisure Centre, in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, has become the first UK leisure facility
Everyone Active has been awarded a contract with Bromsgrove District Council to manage its leisure
Elevate
Elevate
Trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping has acquired Air Space Trampoline in a multi-million pound cash
In official recognition of the huge contribution Alliance Leisure has made to getting more people,
School summer holidays are creating a class divide between the fitness levels of deprived children
A £12m (US$15.6m, €13.7m) leisure centre that has been open for less than 18 months
Six-time Olympic Gold medallist Jason Kenny will be the headline speaker at this year's Flame
An inactive lifestyle increases the risk developing kidney or bladder cancer, according to a US
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The government of Canada and Quebec municipality have each pledged to invest US$4.4m (€4m, £3.4m)
Low-cost European fitness operator Basic-Fit has teamed up with TomTom in a deal that will
The Pulse Group has revamped a 1,150sq m (12,380sq ft) office block to create a
ukactive will start its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 by unveiling a line-up of
More than 20m UK adults are increasing their risk of heart disease and costing the
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from BIG’s panda
Australia’s first “Active Lifestyle” project is coming closer to reality, with the Sunshine Coast Council
A nationwide beginner-level cricket participation programme has been launched by the sports governing body in
Danish architecture practice Dissing+Weitling have designed a 7.6km (4.7 miles) elevated bicycle route – billed
Sugar tax funding distributed to schools will go towards facilities to support physical education and
The public consultation process begins today (22 February) for a proposed outdoor surf park just
Chinese architecture and design studio Coordination Asia have completed a series of sci-fi tinged pop-up
Training solutions provider Escape Fitness will be debuting the FunXtion Interactive Platform in the US
Triathlete and Paralympic gold medalist Andy Lewis has officially opened Bristol's redeveloped Bradley Stoke Leisure
A new healthy living strategy, which aims to combat health inequality, has been set out
Pure Gym sites across the UK will be used as training centres after the operator
Sport England has kicked off a review of the current coaching qualifications framework in an
Workers are being encouraged to liven up their lunch breaks by taking part in bite
Leisure management company 3d leisure has secured a deal to operate a Gymophobics-branded ladies-only fitness
Xercise4Less has opened a 40,000 sqft gym in Leeds - the biggest in West Yorkshire.
The future of the National Health Service (NHS) could be secured by investing £1bn in
Sanad Capital, the investment group planning a AU$400m (US$302m, €271m, £245.6m) “active lifestyle” destination in
12,300
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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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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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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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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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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Editor's letter
We’d like to see training bodies creating qualifications that deliver expertise in supporting both the body and the mind
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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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Specifier
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
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Insight
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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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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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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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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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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Featured press releases
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Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
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Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
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Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Active Life news

Serco Leisure is entering the obstacle course market as it looks to diversify its fitness
Freedom Leisure has signed a 10-year partnership agreement with Lichfield District Council to manage two
More than 80 leisure facilities across the UK will overhaul their food and beverage offering
Israel Rivera has spoken of his plans to foster a “sense of belonging and camaraderie”
A £28m leisure centre is set to open tomorrow (28 November) in Eastleigh, bearing the
Girls are missing out on the benefits of physical activity due to mounting pressures, a
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Social enterprise Places for People Leisure has been awarded a 12-year management contract for the
Everyone Active has teamed up with on-demand fitness and dance content provider iDEA to launch
Cancer survivors will be able to take part in health referral programmes at BH Live
A major adventure resort offering a wide variety of physical, thrilling and wellness activities, a
The Laura Trott Leisure Centre, in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, has become the first UK leisure facility
Everyone Active has been awarded a contract with Bromsgrove District Council to manage its leisure
Elevate
Elevate
Trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping has acquired Air Space Trampoline in a multi-million pound cash
In official recognition of the huge contribution Alliance Leisure has made to getting more people,
School summer holidays are creating a class divide between the fitness levels of deprived children
A £12m (US$15.6m, €13.7m) leisure centre that has been open for less than 18 months
Six-time Olympic Gold medallist Jason Kenny will be the headline speaker at this year's Flame
An inactive lifestyle increases the risk developing kidney or bladder cancer, according to a US
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
The government of Canada and Quebec municipality have each pledged to invest US$4.4m (€4m, £3.4m)
Low-cost European fitness operator Basic-Fit has teamed up with TomTom in a deal that will
The Pulse Group has revamped a 1,150sq m (12,380sq ft) office block to create a
ukactive will start its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 by unveiling a line-up of
More than 20m UK adults are increasing their risk of heart disease and costing the
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from BIG’s panda
Australia’s first “Active Lifestyle” project is coming closer to reality, with the Sunshine Coast Council
A nationwide beginner-level cricket participation programme has been launched by the sports governing body in
Danish architecture practice Dissing+Weitling have designed a 7.6km (4.7 miles) elevated bicycle route – billed
Sugar tax funding distributed to schools will go towards facilities to support physical education and
The public consultation process begins today (22 February) for a proposed outdoor surf park just
Chinese architecture and design studio Coordination Asia have completed a series of sci-fi tinged pop-up
Training solutions provider Escape Fitness will be debuting the FunXtion Interactive Platform in the US
Triathlete and Paralympic gold medalist Andy Lewis has officially opened Bristol's redeveloped Bradley Stoke Leisure
A new healthy living strategy, which aims to combat health inequality, has been set out
Pure Gym sites across the UK will be used as training centres after the operator
Sport England has kicked off a review of the current coaching qualifications framework in an
Workers are being encouraged to liven up their lunch breaks by taking part in bite
Leisure management company 3d leisure has secured a deal to operate a Gymophobics-branded ladies-only fitness
Xercise4Less has opened a 40,000 sqft gym in Leeds - the biggest in West Yorkshire.
The future of the National Health Service (NHS) could be secured by investing £1bn in
Sanad Capital, the investment group planning a AU$400m (US$302m, €271m, £245.6m) “active lifestyle” destination in
81 - 120 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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
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: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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