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Public health minister Caroline Flint and director of Sport England Matt Delaney have praised the
Tees Active, the sports trust managing leisure facilities on behalf of Stockton on Tees Borough
New research published today by Sport England has revealed that only 21 per cent of
The results of a £2.5m pilot scheme to combat physical inactivity have been revealed by
Stewart Harris, the chief executive of sportscotland, the sports council for Scotland, has called for
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has appointed three new directors to its board. Rosi Prescott,
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Two new qualifications in fitness instructing have been developed by SkillsActive. The new awards are
Wychavon District Council has announced it will commit £10.75m to build a new leisure centre
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for the active leisure and learning sector, has welcomed Lord
Gold’s Gym is to open its first fully franchised site in the UK in Park
Leeds University has unveiled plans to build a £9.7m swimming pool and fitness complex next
South Gloucestershire Leisure Trust has completed the £120,000 refurbishment of the fitness facilities at two
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Seaford Head Pool in East Sussex is to see £10,000 invested in replacing the flooring
As of 1 December, Tone Leisure has taken over the management of South Hams District
Barnsley Premier Leisure is now delivering exercise classes for people with heart disease. The leisure
UK-based health club chain Fitness First has opened its 500th club – in the centre
Central YMCA has announced that its new London-based health and arts centre, called One KX,
One of the co-founders of LA Fitness, Jeremy Taylor, is to invest in the London-based
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The revised plans for the Olympic Aquatic Centre have been unveiled with the new design
Two YMCA centres in Fleetwood and Thornton, Lancashire, are to offer free sports sessions to
A free-of-charge activity beach has recently opened in Herzlia, Israel, to encourage beachgoers to engage
Russian fitness chain Strata Partners is set to launch its 25th health club, a US$3m
A new health club specialising in preventative health has opened in Hillerød, Denmark. Owned by
The Budapest New York Palace hotel in Hungary, part of the Boscolo hotel chain, has
LA Fitness International has commissioned Florida-based Quincy Johnson Jones Myott Williams Architects to design multiple
In an effort to enhance the wellness experience for hotel guests in America, Hilton Hotels
John Penny has taken on the role of general manager at the Reebok Sports Club
Carl C. Liebert has been appointed CEO of 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, following founder Mark
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has awarded the title of Fitness Educator of the
Latest results reveal that Active at Work, the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) workplace-based activity programme,
Speaking at the latest Fitness Industry Association (FIA) Vanguard Group breakfast event, Hugh Robertson, shadow
The Fitness Industry Association is launching a weight loss initiative in the new year called
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has clocked up its 40,000th first-time registration. David Elliott,
Hundreds of members took to the roads to visit the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs)
The business plan for Cardiff City's proposed 30,000-capacity stadium has been recommended for approval by
Horndean Technology College in Waterlooville, Hampshire, has carried out a survey on the exercise habits
The Epic Leisure Centre in Ellesmore Port in Cheshire has reopened following a £150,000 refurbishment
Gymbox – the ‘New York-style’ health club – is to open its second site, on
Marketing and management agency Creating Excellence has launched the Fit For Business accreditation scheme to
A Bristol-based health club called The Fit Firm is to introduce an ‘exercise on prescription’
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
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
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Life lessons
I tried to play the role of this theoretical version of a leader I’d made up, but I ended up behaving more like a cartoon character
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
Letters
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
Insight
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
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
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
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure celebrates the re-opening of swimming facilities at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
This month sees the opening of brand-new swim facilities at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, thanks to a £6 million investment secured by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex hosts networking golf day at Close House
Speedflex, renowned for its innovative approach to fitness, recently ventured into new territory by hosting its first-ever networking golf day at Close House, one of the most renowned golfing destinations in the UK.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
06-06 Jun 2024
Drayton Manor Theme Park & Resort, Tamworth, United Kingdom
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
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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

Latest news

Public health minister Caroline Flint and director of Sport England Matt Delaney have praised the
Tees Active, the sports trust managing leisure facilities on behalf of Stockton on Tees Borough
New research published today by Sport England has revealed that only 21 per cent of
The results of a £2.5m pilot scheme to combat physical inactivity have been revealed by
Stewart Harris, the chief executive of sportscotland, the sports council for Scotland, has called for
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has appointed three new directors to its board. Rosi Prescott,
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Two new qualifications in fitness instructing have been developed by SkillsActive. The new awards are
Wychavon District Council has announced it will commit £10.75m to build a new leisure centre
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for the active leisure and learning sector, has welcomed Lord
Gold’s Gym is to open its first fully franchised site in the UK in Park
Leeds University has unveiled plans to build a £9.7m swimming pool and fitness complex next
South Gloucestershire Leisure Trust has completed the £120,000 refurbishment of the fitness facilities at two
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Seaford Head Pool in East Sussex is to see £10,000 invested in replacing the flooring
As of 1 December, Tone Leisure has taken over the management of South Hams District
Barnsley Premier Leisure is now delivering exercise classes for people with heart disease. The leisure
UK-based health club chain Fitness First has opened its 500th club – in the centre
Central YMCA has announced that its new London-based health and arts centre, called One KX,
One of the co-founders of LA Fitness, Jeremy Taylor, is to invest in the London-based
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The revised plans for the Olympic Aquatic Centre have been unveiled with the new design
Two YMCA centres in Fleetwood and Thornton, Lancashire, are to offer free sports sessions to
A free-of-charge activity beach has recently opened in Herzlia, Israel, to encourage beachgoers to engage
Russian fitness chain Strata Partners is set to launch its 25th health club, a US$3m
A new health club specialising in preventative health has opened in Hillerød, Denmark. Owned by
The Budapest New York Palace hotel in Hungary, part of the Boscolo hotel chain, has
LA Fitness International has commissioned Florida-based Quincy Johnson Jones Myott Williams Architects to design multiple
In an effort to enhance the wellness experience for hotel guests in America, Hilton Hotels
John Penny has taken on the role of general manager at the Reebok Sports Club
Carl C. Liebert has been appointed CEO of 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, following founder Mark
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has awarded the title of Fitness Educator of the
Latest results reveal that Active at Work, the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) workplace-based activity programme,
Speaking at the latest Fitness Industry Association (FIA) Vanguard Group breakfast event, Hugh Robertson, shadow
The Fitness Industry Association is launching a weight loss initiative in the new year called
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has clocked up its 40,000th first-time registration. David Elliott,
Hundreds of members took to the roads to visit the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs)
The business plan for Cardiff City's proposed 30,000-capacity stadium has been recommended for approval by
Horndean Technology College in Waterlooville, Hampshire, has carried out a survey on the exercise habits
The Epic Leisure Centre in Ellesmore Port in Cheshire has reopened following a £150,000 refurbishment
Gymbox – the ‘New York-style’ health club – is to open its second site, on
Marketing and management agency Creating Excellence has launched the Fit For Business accreditation scheme to
A Bristol-based health club called The Fit Firm is to introduce an ‘exercise on prescription’
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
9836 - 9850 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
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
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
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
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Physical is the UK’s go-to, one-stop shop for commercial grade fitness equipment and flooring, with ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure celebrates the re-opening of swimming facilities at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
This month sees the opening of brand-new swim facilities at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, thanks to a £6 million investment secured by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
Featured press releases
Speedflex (Europe) Ltd. press release: Speedflex hosts networking golf day at Close House
Speedflex, renowned for its innovative approach to fitness, recently ventured into new territory by hosting its first-ever networking golf day at Close House, one of the most renowned golfing destinations in the UK.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
06-06 Jun 2024
Drayton Manor Theme Park & Resort, Tamworth, United Kingdom
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
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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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