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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Hundreds of thousands of Australians came to the Sydney Royal Easter Show this year for
In 2005, Roger Kimball, in his article "The uses of leisure" spent a great deal
Research by Canterbury Christchurch University suggests that 'festival effects' will be the key to securing
A new theme park based on a Kuwaiti comic book series has opened at the
London mayor Boris Johnson has unveiled a new £2m international marketing campaign, which has been
The largest ever study on how obesity affects mortality, carried out by Oxford University, has
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
Telford and Wrekin Council (TWC) has announced that it is to bring forward its revised
The Ulster Hall, a historic 150-year old cultural venue in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has reopened
The pub industry has called on the government to suspend further beer tax increases, after
Hull Truck, a theatre company originally founded in 1971 as a touring organisation, has announced
Gymnasts and coaches from Prudhoe's twin town of Mitry-Mory in France visited Tynedale at the
The former US President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn have announced plans for a
Elevate
Elevate
Merthyr Tydfil Football Club (MTFC) has announced that it has raised sufficient funds to guarantee
SeaWorld Orlando has announced that it will open its new Manta ride in May. The
Health managers at NHS Hull have approved multi-million pound proposals for the development of a
London mayor Boris Johnson, in partnership with the charity SportsAid, has revealed plans to provide
Eight Olympic and four Paralympic sports, including handball, wrestling and water polo, are to see
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has held its third convention in Wales. More than
What’s the key to success now that we are in the middle of the most
Health and fitness entrepreneur Allan Pilkington has retired after working in the sector for 35
Historic buildings within Silver Spring's National Park Seminary in Maryland, US, are set to be
Warner Village Theme Parks has been awarded the 2008 Best Guest Services Training Program Award
Portsmouth Football Club (PFC) has been put up for sale by its owner, Alexandre Gaydamak,
A temporary attraction in Dorset has caused a public uproar after hundreds of visitors have
Plans to convert a former Nazi coastal spa resort on the German island of Rugen
London's bid to host the 2012 Olympics was always going to run into financial difficulty,
PF2 has opened its second health club in Diglis Water, Worcester, and has plans to
The row over the future use of London's Olympic Stadium has intensified after it was
Boris Johnson has written to the five London-based Premier League football clubs to ask them
The government has called off the sale of Tote after admitting that offloading the bookmaker
Adelaide show was one of the best ever, the weather was perfect and crowds great.
Greenspace Scotland has published a report assessing the health impact of projects involving open spaces.
Work is underway at Sheffield Hallam University's second gym as part of a £2m project
UK provincial chain hotels' profit margins are suffering from sharp increases in payroll and other
As part of its strategy to make science available to all, the Science Museum in
Last month, sports trust Carlisle Leisure opened the new £3.3m Wave Centre in Maryport, Cumbria.
Over the past five years the leisure sector has begun to sharpen its focus on
The recent CBI Service Sector Survey has been splashed across the newspapers. Extracts from the
A Welsh activity park has paid tribute to Joe Calzaghe by opening a giant maze
One in 12 heritage sites in the country is at risk of neglect or decay,
12,300
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Research
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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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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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]
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
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Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
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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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True news

Hundreds of thousands of Australians came to the Sydney Royal Easter Show this year for
In 2005, Roger Kimball, in his article "The uses of leisure" spent a great deal
Research by Canterbury Christchurch University suggests that 'festival effects' will be the key to securing
A new theme park based on a Kuwaiti comic book series has opened at the
London mayor Boris Johnson has unveiled a new £2m international marketing campaign, which has been
The largest ever study on how obesity affects mortality, carried out by Oxford University, has
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
Telford and Wrekin Council (TWC) has announced that it is to bring forward its revised
The Ulster Hall, a historic 150-year old cultural venue in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has reopened
The pub industry has called on the government to suspend further beer tax increases, after
Hull Truck, a theatre company originally founded in 1971 as a touring organisation, has announced
Gymnasts and coaches from Prudhoe's twin town of Mitry-Mory in France visited Tynedale at the
The former US President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn have announced plans for a
Elevate
Elevate
Merthyr Tydfil Football Club (MTFC) has announced that it has raised sufficient funds to guarantee
SeaWorld Orlando has announced that it will open its new Manta ride in May. The
Health managers at NHS Hull have approved multi-million pound proposals for the development of a
London mayor Boris Johnson, in partnership with the charity SportsAid, has revealed plans to provide
Eight Olympic and four Paralympic sports, including handball, wrestling and water polo, are to see
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has held its third convention in Wales. More than
What’s the key to success now that we are in the middle of the most
Health and fitness entrepreneur Allan Pilkington has retired after working in the sector for 35
Historic buildings within Silver Spring's National Park Seminary in Maryland, US, are set to be
Warner Village Theme Parks has been awarded the 2008 Best Guest Services Training Program Award
Portsmouth Football Club (PFC) has been put up for sale by its owner, Alexandre Gaydamak,
A temporary attraction in Dorset has caused a public uproar after hundreds of visitors have
Plans to convert a former Nazi coastal spa resort on the German island of Rugen
London's bid to host the 2012 Olympics was always going to run into financial difficulty,
PF2 has opened its second health club in Diglis Water, Worcester, and has plans to
The row over the future use of London's Olympic Stadium has intensified after it was
Boris Johnson has written to the five London-based Premier League football clubs to ask them
The government has called off the sale of Tote after admitting that offloading the bookmaker
Adelaide show was one of the best ever, the weather was perfect and crowds great.
Greenspace Scotland has published a report assessing the health impact of projects involving open spaces.
Work is underway at Sheffield Hallam University's second gym as part of a £2m project
UK provincial chain hotels' profit margins are suffering from sharp increases in payroll and other
As part of its strategy to make science available to all, the Science Museum in
Last month, sports trust Carlisle Leisure opened the new £3.3m Wave Centre in Maryport, Cumbria.
Over the past five years the leisure sector has begun to sharpen its focus on
The recent CBI Service Sector Survey has been splashed across the newspapers. Extracts from the
A Welsh activity park has paid tribute to Joe Calzaghe by opening a giant maze
One in 12 heritage sites in the country is at risk of neglect or decay,
841 - 880 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Gym
Xplor Gym is an all-in-one gym management software with embedded payments & integrated access control ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Amazing Jane Activewear and Everyone Active announce strategic partnership to empower women
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community leisure facilities in the UK.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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