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Leisure trust news

Serco Leisure has secured a five-year contract extension to manage three leisure sites in Hampshire.
Erdington Leisure Centre in Birmingham will open to the public today (4 September) as part
Charitable social enterprise Wave Leisure Trust Limited will begin operating East Grinstead Sports Club (EGSC)
An increasing number of local authority-owned leisure centres are being upgraded with spa facilities, as
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold two of his Rush Fitness clubs to Swansea-based
Leisure Trust Active Newham has expressed sadness after the death of Para athlete Abdullah Hayayei
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Jubilee Hall Trust won two accolades at the Sporta UK Awards 2017 during a ceremony
The sport and physical activity sector's professional development body has increased its network in the
Facility development specialist Alliance Leisure has been appointed to lead a new UK leisure framework,
Life Leisure's actilife health programme has been adopted by two North West leisure trusts planning
Sportscotland’s “biggest-ever” capital investment in tennis signifies the body’s intention to put sport front and
Alliance Leisure Services was specifically established to respond to the changing development needs of the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
The Pulse Group has appointed Matt Johnson as its new executive director of the company’s
Development of a £23.5million leisure centre in Clydebank, Scotland is set to be completed early
A UK leisure centre gym will begin offering “silent sessions” following requests from members who
Charitable leisure trust Sport Aberdeen has unveiled plans to open UK's first dedicated virtual gym.
Trafford Council has revealed plans to invest £24.4m into improving the region’s leisure facilities as
Building work has begun on a new leisure centre in Stechford, east Birmingham. The £9m
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Leisure Trust Freedom Leisure has become the latest UK fitness enterprise to be awarded the
An increase in the number of people attending classes and gyms resulted in Sandwell Leisure
Providing fitness and well-being services for any community must be at the beating heart of
Concordia Leisure Center in Cramlington, Northumberland, has reopened to the public following a £3.1m redevelopment
Equipment provider Matrix Fitness has secured a new seven-year deal to supply its kit to
The long-running saga of the sale of Fitness First’s UK clubs looks to be in
Leisure solutions provider Pulse Fitness has been selected to refurbish Worthing Leisure Centre and create
North Country Leisure (NCL) and Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) are to “fully merge” their operations
A new £9.4m leisure facility has been unveiled in Newark, replacing the ageing Grove Leisure
Eleven experienced and diverse individuals have been appointed to the board of the County Sport
The £15m Crewe Lifestyle Centre, designed to be accessible for people with special needs and
The managing director of the UK’s largest leisure operator has called for an investigation into
Freedom Leisure has taken over the management of four leisure facilities in Arun, West Sussex,
A conservation initiative which aims to offer “physical activity with a purpose” is planning to
Move's new partner network across the three cities includes hundreds of independent operators, as well
State-of-the-art Life Fitness equipment has been installed at four leisure, sports and fitness centres operated
Sporta, the national association of leisure and cultural trusts, has announced that its AGM in
Freedom Leisure has begun a new nine-site operator contract in Wrexham which came into effect
Health clubs should invest more in star fitness instructors to reflect their value to the
Broadening the reach of a business and diversifying into more sectors is essential for the
Fitness First has sold its Queen’s Park health club in Bournemouth – the site on
The fast-approaching National Living Wage is either a great opportunity for the fitness industry to
12,300
HCM promotional features
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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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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
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
Research
BMI has been proven to be an inaccurate measure since it doesn’t distinguish fat mass from muscle mass
HCM magazine
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Life lessons
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
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
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
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
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
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme open-house shock takeover
In a shift from tradition, Keepme have announced that the upcoming May Open-House session will be led by their expert Marketing team.
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: Sustainable hydration – protecting the world, one sip at a time
In a drive to support healthy hydration habits, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has launched a range of drinks bottles, including the new eco-friendly Ocean Bottle, to provide always-at- hand hydration solutions that are good for the planet as well as the individual.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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
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
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates

Leisure trust news

Serco Leisure has secured a five-year contract extension to manage three leisure sites in Hampshire.
Erdington Leisure Centre in Birmingham will open to the public today (4 September) as part
Charitable social enterprise Wave Leisure Trust Limited will begin operating East Grinstead Sports Club (EGSC)
An increasing number of local authority-owned leisure centres are being upgraded with spa facilities, as
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold two of his Rush Fitness clubs to Swansea-based
Leisure Trust Active Newham has expressed sadness after the death of Para athlete Abdullah Hayayei
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Jubilee Hall Trust won two accolades at the Sporta UK Awards 2017 during a ceremony
The sport and physical activity sector's professional development body has increased its network in the
Facility development specialist Alliance Leisure has been appointed to lead a new UK leisure framework,
Life Leisure's actilife health programme has been adopted by two North West leisure trusts planning
Sportscotland’s “biggest-ever” capital investment in tennis signifies the body’s intention to put sport front and
Alliance Leisure Services was specifically established to respond to the changing development needs of the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
The Pulse Group has appointed Matt Johnson as its new executive director of the company’s
Development of a £23.5million leisure centre in Clydebank, Scotland is set to be completed early
A UK leisure centre gym will begin offering “silent sessions” following requests from members who
Charitable leisure trust Sport Aberdeen has unveiled plans to open UK's first dedicated virtual gym.
Trafford Council has revealed plans to invest £24.4m into improving the region’s leisure facilities as
Building work has begun on a new leisure centre in Stechford, east Birmingham. The £9m
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Leisure Trust Freedom Leisure has become the latest UK fitness enterprise to be awarded the
An increase in the number of people attending classes and gyms resulted in Sandwell Leisure
Providing fitness and well-being services for any community must be at the beating heart of
Concordia Leisure Center in Cramlington, Northumberland, has reopened to the public following a £3.1m redevelopment
Equipment provider Matrix Fitness has secured a new seven-year deal to supply its kit to
The long-running saga of the sale of Fitness First’s UK clubs looks to be in
Leisure solutions provider Pulse Fitness has been selected to refurbish Worthing Leisure Centre and create
North Country Leisure (NCL) and Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) are to “fully merge” their operations
A new £9.4m leisure facility has been unveiled in Newark, replacing the ageing Grove Leisure
Eleven experienced and diverse individuals have been appointed to the board of the County Sport
The £15m Crewe Lifestyle Centre, designed to be accessible for people with special needs and
The managing director of the UK’s largest leisure operator has called for an investigation into
Freedom Leisure has taken over the management of four leisure facilities in Arun, West Sussex,
A conservation initiative which aims to offer “physical activity with a purpose” is planning to
Move's new partner network across the three cities includes hundreds of independent operators, as well
State-of-the-art Life Fitness equipment has been installed at four leisure, sports and fitness centres operated
Sporta, the national association of leisure and cultural trusts, has announced that its AGM in
Freedom Leisure has begun a new nine-site operator contract in Wrexham which came into effect
Health clubs should invest more in star fitness instructors to reflect their value to the
Broadening the reach of a business and diversifying into more sectors is essential for the
Fitness First has sold its Queen’s Park health club in Bournemouth – the site on
The fast-approaching National Living Wage is either a great opportunity for the fitness industry to
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
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
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
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
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: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme open-house shock takeover
In a shift from tradition, Keepme have announced that the upcoming May Open-House session will be led by their expert Marketing team.
Featured press releases
Taylor Made Designs Ltd press release: Sustainable hydration – protecting the world, one sip at a time
In a drive to support healthy hydration habits, Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has launched a range of drinks bottles, including the new eco-friendly Ocean Bottle, to provide always-at- hand hydration solutions that are good for the planet as well as the individual.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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
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
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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