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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

STRIDE news

League One football team Rochdale AFC has bought out the council’s shares in its Spotland
Senior politicians were urged last night to help drive the physical activity agenda by supporting
A record 64 million consumers made use of America’s gyms in 2015, as revenues jumped
A leading architect in the conscious cities movement – which is exploring how architecture and
Wearable fitness technology firm Sensoria, creators of the Sensoria smart sock, has added a new
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has beaten competition from five unnamed international rivals to design a
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
Baroness Sue Campbell, the former UK Sport chair, has been appointed to oversee the development
Weight loss apps are no more effective in helping overweight people shed pounds than a
The WWE wrestling empire could be taking to the top rope as it prepares to
Octane Fitness has introduced the commercial XT-One cross trainer, designed to let exercisers walk, run,
Fitness First has spent £1.9m on a major renovation of its Cottons London Bridge club
University of Glasgow is to launch its new £10m sports and fitness hub in October
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Virgin Active has announced an impressive set of financial figures as it gears up for
A new running app which aims to ensure runners of all abilities stay on track
Plans for a mega-leisure development in Egypt, which were derailed by the Egyptian Revolution in
WhiteWater West Industries has been awarded a ‘Best Managed’ company designation for excellence in business
With more than 8,000 convention visitors, plus nearly 400 exhibitors, IHRSA 2015 saw the unveiling
Tennis legend Andre Agassi will lead the official UK launch of his Bilt by Agassi
The gym facilities at the Bedford Lodge Hotel and Spa in Newmarket have been given
A mixed-martial arts (MMA) themed independent gym in Kings Lynn is hoping to provide members
Health and fitness tuition provider Focus Training is making a renewed push to expand its
Life Fitness has installed new fitness equipment at Isenhurst Country Club, which has sites in
Newcastle University recently upgraded its 400sq m, 125-station gym with Precor equipment and its cloud-based
World Cup winners Germany were famously the only team at the tournament to create their
Life Fitness released two new machines in its Elevation Series cardio line-up: the FlexStrider and
Operator Everyone Active has opened the doors to Redcar & Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart
Spas seeking to attract the notoriously tough to crack millennials market, can now get the
Fitness industry veteran Peter Guy has launched GymWorks - a 13,000 sq ft health club
Octane Fitness is a premium, x-trainer supplier with a difference. The Octane Fitness ‘LateralX’ arrived
Andy Reed has been re-elected as the Sport and Recreation Alliance chair for the next
The new StepOne from Scifit offers a low impact exercise solution for all users, regardless
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
Leisure trust Active Nation has invested £450,000 in refurbishing three of its gyms and installing
Exercise charity Active Nation is continuing with its mission to get the nation active by
Jesmond Swimming Pool, a community managed pool in Newcastle Upon Tyne, recently benefitted from a
When the Asworth family - the owners of the Watergate Bay boutique hotel in Conrwall,
The Scottish FA has launched a new Futsal initiative aimed at increasing participation of 12-18
Following two years of rebranding and having doubled in size, fitness charity Active Nation is
Cardio training just moved up a level with the launch of Precor's Adaptive Motion Trainer
Fitness charity Active Nation has signed a four-year deal with leading fitness supplier Precor to
12,300
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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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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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

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
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
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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

STRIDE news

League One football team Rochdale AFC has bought out the council’s shares in its Spotland
Senior politicians were urged last night to help drive the physical activity agenda by supporting
A record 64 million consumers made use of America’s gyms in 2015, as revenues jumped
A leading architect in the conscious cities movement – which is exploring how architecture and
Wearable fitness technology firm Sensoria, creators of the Sensoria smart sock, has added a new
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has beaten competition from five unnamed international rivals to design a
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
Baroness Sue Campbell, the former UK Sport chair, has been appointed to oversee the development
Weight loss apps are no more effective in helping overweight people shed pounds than a
The WWE wrestling empire could be taking to the top rope as it prepares to
Octane Fitness has introduced the commercial XT-One cross trainer, designed to let exercisers walk, run,
Fitness First has spent £1.9m on a major renovation of its Cottons London Bridge club
University of Glasgow is to launch its new £10m sports and fitness hub in October
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Virgin Active has announced an impressive set of financial figures as it gears up for
A new running app which aims to ensure runners of all abilities stay on track
Plans for a mega-leisure development in Egypt, which were derailed by the Egyptian Revolution in
WhiteWater West Industries has been awarded a ‘Best Managed’ company designation for excellence in business
With more than 8,000 convention visitors, plus nearly 400 exhibitors, IHRSA 2015 saw the unveiling
Tennis legend Andre Agassi will lead the official UK launch of his Bilt by Agassi
The gym facilities at the Bedford Lodge Hotel and Spa in Newmarket have been given
A mixed-martial arts (MMA) themed independent gym in Kings Lynn is hoping to provide members
Health and fitness tuition provider Focus Training is making a renewed push to expand its
Life Fitness has installed new fitness equipment at Isenhurst Country Club, which has sites in
Newcastle University recently upgraded its 400sq m, 125-station gym with Precor equipment and its cloud-based
World Cup winners Germany were famously the only team at the tournament to create their
Life Fitness released two new machines in its Elevation Series cardio line-up: the FlexStrider and
Operator Everyone Active has opened the doors to Redcar & Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart
Spas seeking to attract the notoriously tough to crack millennials market, can now get the
Fitness industry veteran Peter Guy has launched GymWorks - a 13,000 sq ft health club
Octane Fitness is a premium, x-trainer supplier with a difference. The Octane Fitness ‘LateralX’ arrived
Andy Reed has been re-elected as the Sport and Recreation Alliance chair for the next
The new StepOne from Scifit offers a low impact exercise solution for all users, regardless
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
Leisure trust Active Nation has invested £450,000 in refurbishing three of its gyms and installing
Exercise charity Active Nation is continuing with its mission to get the nation active by
Jesmond Swimming Pool, a community managed pool in Newcastle Upon Tyne, recently benefitted from a
When the Asworth family - the owners of the Watergate Bay boutique hotel in Conrwall,
The Scottish FA has launched a new Futsal initiative aimed at increasing participation of 12-18
Following two years of rebranding and having doubled in size, fitness charity Active Nation is
Cardio training just moved up a level with the launch of Precor's Adaptive Motion Trainer
Fitness charity Active Nation has signed a four-year deal with leading fitness supplier Precor to
81 - 120 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
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
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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