Get HCM digital magazine and ezines FREE
Sign up here ▸
Jobs   News   Features   Products   Magazine      Advertise  
NEWS

2345 to 2364 of 4775 news stories
Tim Hollingsworth: thinking differently the key to getting all parts of society active
BY Tom Walker | 08 May 2019
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called for the sport and physical activity sector to think about the way it addresses the challenge to get people from all backgrounds more active.
Study: exercise improves memory in older adults
BY Tom Walker | 08 May 2019
A study of healthy, older adults has shown that even a single session of exercise can increase activity in the brain circuits associated with memory.
Brunswick sells Life Fitness to KPS Capital Partners for US$490m
BY Tom Walker | 07 May 2019
Manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick Corporation is selling its entire fitness business to private equity firm KPS Capital Partners.
Gold's Gym appoints Craig Sherwood as chief development officer
BY Tom Walker | 07 May 2019
Fitness operator Gold's Gym has named Craig Sherwood as its chief development officer.
24 Hour Fitness launches active ageing programme to attract 'grey dollar'
BY Tom Walker | 06 May 2019
Health club operator 24 Hour Fitness has introduced a nationwide active ageing programme as part of efforts to encourage seniors to incorporate regular exercise into their lives.
Cate Atwater: Leisure sector is in a "race to the bottom"
BY Andy Knaggs | 04 May 2019
Procurement practices are driving a race to the bottom in the delivery of public leisure services, according to Community Leisure UK CEO Cate Atwater. Speaking exclusively to Sports Management magazine, Atwater said she was worried about the pressures being put on the delivery of public leisure services, stating that "public services right across the board are under significant strain to achieve the same or even more, with less financial investment".
Report: Keep school sports facilities open during summer to get kids active
BY Tom Walker | 03 May 2019
The fitness of children falls dramatically during the holidays – but the problem could be solved by keeping school sports facilities open during the summer months.
1Rebel secures large studio site at London's iconic Post Building
BY Tom Walker | 03 May 2019
Boutique fitness operator 1Rebel has secured a 9,000sq ft site at The Post Building – the major mixed-use development which will transform the iconic former Royal Mail Sorting Office in the West End of London.
PayAsUGym rebrands as Hussle to reflect 'changing market'
BY Tom Walker | 02 May 2019
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym is to undergo a rebrand as the service shifts its focus on supporting mid-market and premium health club operators reach a millennial audience.
STA launches all-inclusive pool lifeguarding qualification
BY Tom Walker | 02 May 2019
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has introduced a new lifeguard qualification, which it says is the first to align lifeguard and first aid at work revalidations.
Josh McCarter appointed president of Mindbody
BY Liz Terry | 01 May 2019
Industry tech business Mindbody has appointed Josh McCarter as president.
Redemption Fitness plans expansion push – appoints franchise expert Ben Litalien
BY Tom Walker | 01 May 2019
Studio operator Redemption Fitness has appointed franchising guru Dr. Ben Litalien as its chief development officer ahead of an expansion push which will see new sites open across the US.
Leeds becomes first UK city to lower childhood obesity
BY Tom Walker | 01 May 2019
Leeds has become the first UK city to successfully lower the rates of childhood obesity – according to data from the national child measurement programme (NCMP).
Open data: twice as easy to order a takeaway than to book sport or fitness sessions
BY Tom Walker | 30 Apr 2019
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to follow the lead of other sectors and open their data – in order to make it easier for people to get active.
EMS workouts will benefit all amputees, says athlete and fundraiser Alex Lewis
BY Andy Knaggs | 29 Apr 2019
Extreme athlete and quadruple amputee Alex Lewis believes that Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training should be offered to all amputees, following his own experience of using the technology to prepare for fund-raising challenges.
Could time of day affect body's response to exercise?
BY Tom Walker | 29 Apr 2019
Two new studies have suggested that the circadian clock could play a more important role in how the body responds to physical exertion than previously thought.
Search begins for new EMD UK chief exec as Ross Perriam announces departure
BY Tom Walker | 26 Apr 2019
EMD UK chief executive Ross Perriam has announced he will step down from his role in June 2019 – igniting a search for his replacement.
This Mum Moves project to help support expectant mothers get active
BY Tom Walker | 26 Apr 2019
Ukactive has kicked-off a project called This Mum Moves, aimed at supporting women to be physically active during and after pregnancy.
Technology and education – key to a better understanding of exercise recovery
BY Andy Knaggs | 26 Apr 2019
The benefits of recovery and its importance in maximising the impact of exercise need to be communicated to the general public by the fitness industry. However, the introduction of various recovery-focused technologies will serve to give the fitness sector tools to rely upon in delivering more effective recovery concepts.
Planet Fitness to offer US teens free gym access throughout the summer months
BY Tom Walker | 26 Apr 2019
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years the opportunity to work out for free at any of its 1,700 locations throughout the US.
     
FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod. [more...]

Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Everyone Active

Everyone Active operates leisure centres in partnership with local councils across the UK. Today, Ev [more...]
Safe Space Lockers

We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke man [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
 
+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

23-26 Aug 2026

Elevate Spa Riviera Maya Edition

The Riviera Maya Edition Kanai, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
31 Aug - 02 Sep 2026

SpaTec North America

Pier Sixty Six, Fort Lauderdale, United States
+ More diary  
 
ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA
LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES
LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS
LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES
LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH
 
HCM
LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES
HEALTH CLUB HANDBOOK
PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
ADVERTISE . CONTACT US

Leisure Media
Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385

©Cybertrek 2026
Get HCM digital magazine and ezines FREE
Sign up here ▸
Jobs    News   Products   Magazine
NEWS

2345 to 2364 of 4775 news stories
Tim Hollingsworth: thinking differently the key to getting all parts of society active
BY Tom Walker | 08 May 2019
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called for the sport and physical activity sector to think about the way it addresses the challenge to get people from all backgrounds more active.
Study: exercise improves memory in older adults
BY Tom Walker | 08 May 2019
A study of healthy, older adults has shown that even a single session of exercise can increase activity in the brain circuits associated with memory.
Brunswick sells Life Fitness to KPS Capital Partners for US$490m
BY Tom Walker | 07 May 2019
Manufacturing conglomerate Brunswick Corporation is selling its entire fitness business to private equity firm KPS Capital Partners.
Gold's Gym appoints Craig Sherwood as chief development officer
BY Tom Walker | 07 May 2019
Fitness operator Gold's Gym has named Craig Sherwood as its chief development officer.
24 Hour Fitness launches active ageing programme to attract 'grey dollar'
BY Tom Walker | 06 May 2019
Health club operator 24 Hour Fitness has introduced a nationwide active ageing programme as part of efforts to encourage seniors to incorporate regular exercise into their lives.
Cate Atwater: Leisure sector is in a "race to the bottom"
BY Andy Knaggs | 04 May 2019
Procurement practices are driving a race to the bottom in the delivery of public leisure services, according to Community Leisure UK CEO Cate Atwater. Speaking exclusively to Sports Management magazine, Atwater said she was worried about the pressures being put on the delivery of public leisure services, stating that "public services right across the board are under significant strain to achieve the same or even more, with less financial investment".
Report: Keep school sports facilities open during summer to get kids active
BY Tom Walker | 03 May 2019
The fitness of children falls dramatically during the holidays – but the problem could be solved by keeping school sports facilities open during the summer months.
1Rebel secures large studio site at London's iconic Post Building
BY Tom Walker | 03 May 2019
Boutique fitness operator 1Rebel has secured a 9,000sq ft site at The Post Building – the major mixed-use development which will transform the iconic former Royal Mail Sorting Office in the West End of London.
PayAsUGym rebrands as Hussle to reflect 'changing market'
BY Tom Walker | 02 May 2019
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym is to undergo a rebrand as the service shifts its focus on supporting mid-market and premium health club operators reach a millennial audience.
STA launches all-inclusive pool lifeguarding qualification
BY Tom Walker | 02 May 2019
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has introduced a new lifeguard qualification, which it says is the first to align lifeguard and first aid at work revalidations.
Josh McCarter appointed president of Mindbody
BY Liz Terry | 01 May 2019
Industry tech business Mindbody has appointed Josh McCarter as president.
Redemption Fitness plans expansion push – appoints franchise expert Ben Litalien
BY Tom Walker | 01 May 2019
Studio operator Redemption Fitness has appointed franchising guru Dr. Ben Litalien as its chief development officer ahead of an expansion push which will see new sites open across the US.
Leeds becomes first UK city to lower childhood obesity
BY Tom Walker | 01 May 2019
Leeds has become the first UK city to successfully lower the rates of childhood obesity – according to data from the national child measurement programme (NCMP).
Open data: twice as easy to order a takeaway than to book sport or fitness sessions
BY Tom Walker | 30 Apr 2019
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to follow the lead of other sectors and open their data – in order to make it easier for people to get active.
EMS workouts will benefit all amputees, says athlete and fundraiser Alex Lewis
BY Andy Knaggs | 29 Apr 2019
Extreme athlete and quadruple amputee Alex Lewis believes that Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training should be offered to all amputees, following his own experience of using the technology to prepare for fund-raising challenges.
Could time of day affect body's response to exercise?
BY Tom Walker | 29 Apr 2019
Two new studies have suggested that the circadian clock could play a more important role in how the body responds to physical exertion than previously thought.
Search begins for new EMD UK chief exec as Ross Perriam announces departure
BY Tom Walker | 26 Apr 2019
EMD UK chief executive Ross Perriam has announced he will step down from his role in June 2019 – igniting a search for his replacement.
This Mum Moves project to help support expectant mothers get active
BY Tom Walker | 26 Apr 2019
Ukactive has kicked-off a project called This Mum Moves, aimed at supporting women to be physically active during and after pregnancy.
Technology and education – key to a better understanding of exercise recovery
BY Andy Knaggs | 26 Apr 2019
The benefits of recovery and its importance in maximising the impact of exercise need to be communicated to the general public by the fitness industry. However, the introduction of various recovery-focused technologies will serve to give the fitness sector tools to rely upon in delivering more effective recovery concepts.
Planet Fitness to offer US teens free gym access throughout the summer months
BY Tom Walker | 26 Apr 2019
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years the opportunity to work out for free at any of its 1,700 locations throughout the US.
     
 


ADVERTISE . CONTACT US

Leisure Media
Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385

©Cybertrek 2026
ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA
LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES
LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS
LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES
LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH
PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS