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Sporting Future news

A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
Nadine Dorries, the recently appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport at
The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
CIMSPA and UK Coaching have signed a deal to combine the Register of Exercise Professionals
Group fitness classes and adrenaline sports are among those benefiting from increases in interest, as
Sport England has published its latest Active Lives Adult Survey (ALAS), which shows that 27.7
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) is encouraging the sports sector to engage in a
The government has confirmed that a new Diploma in Sporting Excellence will be made available
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is driving for the sports and physical
Two leading authorities from the world of sport have had their say on the state
A progress report on the government’s Sporting Future strategy has been overshadowed by the omission
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has described the government’s strategy for sport as making “good progress”
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In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Matt Hancock has been appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport in
The value of Olympic and Paralympic sports to the UK now stands at £19bn (€21.42bn,
Great Britain must continue to invest in elite athletes or risk damaging participation numbers nationwide,
Jennie Price, the chief executive of Sport England, has been recognised in the Queen’s birthday
Karen Bradley and Tracey Crouch, the government ministers with ultimate responsibility to the UK sport
Sporting Future, the first piece of major sports policy in over a decade, will be
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Manifestos launched by the major political parties ahead of the 2017 General Election have set
Signatories to the governance recommendations laid out by the Sport and Recreation Alliance are being
Public sector workers should be entitled to at least three days of paid leave if
The workforce in the sport sector will need to become more adaptable and flexible if
Almost 600 leisure centre staff have been trained to help dementia sufferers take part in
National governing bodies of sport should be required to have at least one named person
Premier League chief Richard Scudamore will co-chair a government-devised group geared towards strengthening the business
Sports minister Tracey Crouch MP will deliver this year’s keynote address at Elevate, the UK’s
Demonstrating the economic and social value of sport and growing the volunteer force have been
Tracey Crouch, the minister of sport, has urged sector bodies and organisations to sign up
Fifty MPs, including sports minister Tracey Crouch, gathered to address and mingle with sport and
The NHS should prescribe sporting activities, such as football, to people with mental health conditions
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget was a “missed opportunity” for the government to demonstrate its
Public Health England and the Department of Health (DoH) should plough investment into outdoor recreation
The UK government has poured cold water on the possibility of allowing safe standing areas
Sport and physical activity participation targets for the next three years will be published by
Sports Coach UK has poured cold water on the prospect of merging its Register of
Sport England has ushered in a new era of data collection by publishing its first
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has been taken over by Sports Coach UK “in
A year on from delivering the first real piece of sporting policy in a decade,
A number of national governing bodies (NGB) have had their public funding slashed as a
An organisational restructure has been announced by the Rugby Football League (RFL), with a focus
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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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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Life lessons
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
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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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Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
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
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
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
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
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.
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In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
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Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Sporting Future news

A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
Nadine Dorries, the recently appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport at
The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
CIMSPA and UK Coaching have signed a deal to combine the Register of Exercise Professionals
Group fitness classes and adrenaline sports are among those benefiting from increases in interest, as
Sport England has published its latest Active Lives Adult Survey (ALAS), which shows that 27.7
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) is encouraging the sports sector to engage in a
The government has confirmed that a new Diploma in Sporting Excellence will be made available
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is driving for the sports and physical
Two leading authorities from the world of sport have had their say on the state
A progress report on the government’s Sporting Future strategy has been overshadowed by the omission
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has described the government’s strategy for sport as making “good progress”
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Matt Hancock has been appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport in
The value of Olympic and Paralympic sports to the UK now stands at £19bn (€21.42bn,
Great Britain must continue to invest in elite athletes or risk damaging participation numbers nationwide,
Jennie Price, the chief executive of Sport England, has been recognised in the Queen’s birthday
Karen Bradley and Tracey Crouch, the government ministers with ultimate responsibility to the UK sport
Sporting Future, the first piece of major sports policy in over a decade, will be
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Manifestos launched by the major political parties ahead of the 2017 General Election have set
Signatories to the governance recommendations laid out by the Sport and Recreation Alliance are being
Public sector workers should be entitled to at least three days of paid leave if
The workforce in the sport sector will need to become more adaptable and flexible if
Almost 600 leisure centre staff have been trained to help dementia sufferers take part in
National governing bodies of sport should be required to have at least one named person
Premier League chief Richard Scudamore will co-chair a government-devised group geared towards strengthening the business
Sports minister Tracey Crouch MP will deliver this year’s keynote address at Elevate, the UK’s
Demonstrating the economic and social value of sport and growing the volunteer force have been
Tracey Crouch, the minister of sport, has urged sector bodies and organisations to sign up
Fifty MPs, including sports minister Tracey Crouch, gathered to address and mingle with sport and
The NHS should prescribe sporting activities, such as football, to people with mental health conditions
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget was a “missed opportunity” for the government to demonstrate its
Public Health England and the Department of Health (DoH) should plough investment into outdoor recreation
The UK government has poured cold water on the possibility of allowing safe standing areas
Sport and physical activity participation targets for the next three years will be published by
Sports Coach UK has poured cold water on the prospect of merging its Register of
Sport England has ushered in a new era of data collection by publishing its first
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has been taken over by Sports Coach UK “in
A year on from delivering the first real piece of sporting policy in a decade,
A number of national governing bodies (NGB) have had their public funding slashed as a
An organisational restructure has been announced by the Rugby Football League (RFL), with a focus
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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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
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
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
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
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
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: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences 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
ABC Trainerize press release: New ABC Trainerize Webinar: How to earn more with clients and members you already have
ABC Trainerize, a leading software platform for the fitness industry, recently ran a webinar for studio and gym owners on how to increase gym revenue with Gym Launch CEO, Cale Owen.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: £26 Million Investment Paves The Way For Health and Wellbeing Hub At Lincolnshire Sport Complex
South Holland District Council has bolstered its successful £20 million UK Government, Levelling Up Fund bid with a £6 million investment to see the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding transformed into a health and wellbeing hub to drive positive health outcomes for residents across the district.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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