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10 November news

ukactive has stressed the importance of landlords and tenants "sharing the burden" of commercial rent
Dr Vivek Murthy, the 19th US Surgeon General, spoke to attendees of the Global Wellness
Istanbul-based MAS Architecture Studio have created a barjeel – or wind tower – installation for
Affordable wellness resort Civana is running a women-only equine retreat during 8-10 November, "Creative Soul
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced a potential new partnership with the University of
‘Dissent: inspiring hope, embracing change’ will be the theme for the UK’s Museums Association (MA)
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The head of Drayton Manor Theme Park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, has collected an OBE for
In a piece of good news for aspiring Holly Golightlys – it is now possible
Employment contracts for PTs working in the health and fitness sector are under the spotlight
The RIBA North architectural centre in Liverpool, UK, has announced its lineup of events and
Ecsite and UNESCO are teaming up to introduce the first ever International Science Centre and
British swimming greats Rebecca Adlington, Mark Foster and Steve Parry joined sports minister Tracey Crouch
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Health experts are calling on the government to scrap the so-called ‘fat letters’ posted to
Despite the best effort of green space advocates in the city of Chicago, George Lucas’s
LFX, the business network for UK fitness industry professionals, is to stage its first event
English football is still suffering from “institutional discrimination”, according to a report commissioned by equality
The Parrish Art Museum in Long Island, New York, US is set to unveil its
Shadow culture secretary Harriet Harman has hailed the role of sport and leisure in acting
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) today (10 November) discussed how the sport and leisure
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) has announced the appointment of Chris Bell and Simon
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) is set to hold its annual conference at Lord's
Tourism minister John Penrose has been confirmed as one of the speakers at the Business
More than a hundred first year pupils from schools across North Lanarkshire took part in
Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) chair Baroness Ford has expressed hopes that the London 2012
Key representatives from across the leisure sector met at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, on 10
Research has shown that the more retail products bought from a spa, the higher the
Sligo County Council (SCC) and Ireland's Heritage Council have started a consultation over a draft
Center Parcs Sherwood Forest will host the inaugural Spa Conference, organised by Spa Life UK,
South Downs, which covers part of Sussex and Hampshire, has been named a National Park
A new exhibition exploring the relationship between humans and wild predators will open at the
The 2006 International Manga and Anime Festival (IMAF) will take place on 14 November at
Culture minister David Lammy has launched a consultation on whether the current restrictions preventing national
Venues have been booked for the three Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) conventions in November.
Dr Kenneth Cooper – founder of the Cooper Institute in the US and an expert
AALARA and IAAPA will be hosting a series of national industry update seminars and networking
It’s been all hands on deck at AALARA as we confirm the final details for
The £6.1m multi-use Phoenix Centre was officially opened on 10 November at Wallington, Surrey. Integrating
Comprehensive plans to develop three areas in the Black Country have been announced this week.
The British Medical Association (BMA) has today published a new report called The Human Cost
VisitBritain has teamed up with Visit London and Eurostar to mark the countdown to the
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Life Lessons
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Editor's letter
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Talking point
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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Company profiles
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10 November news

ukactive has stressed the importance of landlords and tenants "sharing the burden" of commercial rent
Dr Vivek Murthy, the 19th US Surgeon General, spoke to attendees of the Global Wellness
Istanbul-based MAS Architecture Studio have created a barjeel – or wind tower – installation for
Affordable wellness resort Civana is running a women-only equine retreat during 8-10 November, "Creative Soul
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced a potential new partnership with the University of
‘Dissent: inspiring hope, embracing change’ will be the theme for the UK’s Museums Association (MA)
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The head of Drayton Manor Theme Park in Tamworth, Staffordshire, has collected an OBE for
In a piece of good news for aspiring Holly Golightlys – it is now possible
Employment contracts for PTs working in the health and fitness sector are under the spotlight
The RIBA North architectural centre in Liverpool, UK, has announced its lineup of events and
Ecsite and UNESCO are teaming up to introduce the first ever International Science Centre and
British swimming greats Rebecca Adlington, Mark Foster and Steve Parry joined sports minister Tracey Crouch
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Health experts are calling on the government to scrap the so-called ‘fat letters’ posted to
Despite the best effort of green space advocates in the city of Chicago, George Lucas’s
LFX, the business network for UK fitness industry professionals, is to stage its first event
English football is still suffering from “institutional discrimination”, according to a report commissioned by equality
The Parrish Art Museum in Long Island, New York, US is set to unveil its
Shadow culture secretary Harriet Harman has hailed the role of sport and leisure in acting
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) today (10 November) discussed how the sport and leisure
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) has announced the appointment of Chris Bell and Simon
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) is set to hold its annual conference at Lord's
Tourism minister John Penrose has been confirmed as one of the speakers at the Business
More than a hundred first year pupils from schools across North Lanarkshire took part in
Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) chair Baroness Ford has expressed hopes that the London 2012
Key representatives from across the leisure sector met at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, on 10
Research has shown that the more retail products bought from a spa, the higher the
Sligo County Council (SCC) and Ireland's Heritage Council have started a consultation over a draft
Center Parcs Sherwood Forest will host the inaugural Spa Conference, organised by Spa Life UK,
South Downs, which covers part of Sussex and Hampshire, has been named a National Park
A new exhibition exploring the relationship between humans and wild predators will open at the
The 2006 International Manga and Anime Festival (IMAF) will take place on 14 November at
Culture minister David Lammy has launched a consultation on whether the current restrictions preventing national
Venues have been booked for the three Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) conventions in November.
Dr Kenneth Cooper – founder of the Cooper Institute in the US and an expert
AALARA and IAAPA will be hosting a series of national industry update seminars and networking
It’s been all hands on deck at AALARA as we confirm the final details for
The £6.1m multi-use Phoenix Centre was officially opened on 10 November at Wallington, Surrey. Integrating
Comprehensive plans to develop three areas in the Black Country have been announced this week.
The British Medical Association (BMA) has today published a new report called The Human Cost
VisitBritain has teamed up with Visit London and Eurostar to mark the countdown to the
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Brand-new gym opens with a focus on wellness and recovery from injury
Wandle Recreation Centre has opened its brand-new gym and wellbeing suite, offering a state- of-the-art facility for the whole community with a particular focus on supporting people recovering from injury or managing long-term health conditions.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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