leisure facilities news & features
While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome
HCM issue 2 2024
The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2024
Many people living in rural areas are missing out on fitness. What can the public and private sectors do to broaden their customer reach?
HCM issue 10 2023
A new Quest mystery shopping initiative reveals how operators could do better when handling communications with hard-to-reach groups
HCM issue 9 2023
As leisure provider GLL celebrates its 30th year of operations, its CEO and founder share their five-year vision
HCM issue 7 2023
A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.
HCM Handbook 2023
Sport England research reveals how men enjoy physical activity more than women
HCM issue 6 2023
The director of PSTax explains recent changes in the law related to VAT on gym membership for local authorities and how this will impact the sector
HCM issue 5 2023
Everyone Active is spending £7.5m this year reimagining its health and fitness offering to bring all its wellness services under one roof
HCM issue 1 2023
Much of the industry continues to fail when it comes to elevating women. Kath Hudson asks what can and should be done
HCM issue 11 2022
We hear from DLL’s Russell Barnes, Andrew Power from Swim England and GLL’s Gareth Kirk
HCM issue 10 2022
Martyn Allison reviews the recent Chiles Webster Batson Commission report which casts light on the economic challenges faced by young people when it comes to getting access to exercise
HCM issue 10 2022
Industry experts give us the rundown on the latest software applications
HCM issue 10 2022
The PGA Catalunya resort in Spain has launched a 360-degree wellness programme based on a smart business model, as Neena Dhillon discovers
HCM issue 10 2022
The sector is at a crossroads due to soaring energy prices. In this major case study, HCM looks at St Sidwell’s Point, Exeter – the first Passivhaus leisure centre – and talks to the team behind the project about achieving a transformational 70 per cent reduction in energy usage
HCM issue 9 2022
First a pandemic, then a war and now a cost of living and energy crisis. With incomes being squeezed, will gyms be budgeted out? We talk to our panel
HCM issue 8 2022
Alfonso Jimenez of Think Active is driving a global data programme to prove the impact of the sector, while Quest is launching new inclusivity assessments
HCM issue 7 2022
If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double the size and value of the industry. David Minton presents the business case for targeting mature people
HCM Handbook 2022
As we face a global energy crisis, experts give their views on the drive towards decarbonisation, and how businesses can tackle steeply rising costs
HCM issue 5 2022
Pulse Fitness and Bolsover District Council have been collaborating for many years to deliver dedicated community activity spaces
HCM issue 4 2022
As we celebrate the publication of the 300th edition of HCM, we invite industry experts to give their insights on the health and fitness sector: why they joined, the most exciting development to date, and what they think we’ll be reporting on in the next 300 issues
HCM issue 3 2022
With between 85 and 100 per cent of employers reporting staff shortages, is the UK fitness sector heading into a workforce employment crisis and what can be done about it? HCM reports
HCM issue 3 2022
Every local authority will qualify for a free review funded by Sport England as part of Moving Communities
HCM issue 2 2022
A pioneering prehab exercise programme is expanding after helping thousands of UK cancer patients achieve better health and surgical outcomes
HCM issue 2 2022
Climate change is causing devastation. HCM talks to innovators across the sector about inspiring solutions
HCM issue 10 2021
Active IQ is launching courses to upskill fitness professionals
to work in social prescribing, extending the reach of the industry
HCM issue 8 2021
The GLL Sports Foundation, which supports athletes in their bid for Olympic Gold, had its best Games ever in Tokyo
HCM issue 8 2021
There are no official numbers indicating how operators are faring after lockdown. In the first part of this special report, HCM talks to big box operators. Next issue we talk to the boutiques
HCM issue 8 2021
The rollout of Moving Communities marks a watershed moment for data in the public sector. 4global’s Ed Hubbard talks us through the early insights and the impact this initiative will have
HCM Handbook 2021
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