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4 July news

Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Marc Diaper, previously CEO of GymBox, has been revealed as the new CEO of Fitness
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
Industry event Spa Life UK is back for 2023 from 2-4 July at the De
The Spa Life UK Convention – the UK's leading networking and business development event for
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid a surprise visit to a branch of The Gym
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
A set of posters created by a fitness studio manager, mimicking the government's COVID-19 NHS
Luxury country house hotel, Beaverbrook Hotel and Spa, in Leatherhead, UK, has curated a series
The UK's fitness industry can finally get back to business on Saturday 25 July, following
Healing Hotels of the World is hosting a virtual Master Class with wellness experts from
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The government of Dubai has announced that spas and massage centres across the emirate can
Boutique gym operator, Gymbox, faced threats of legal action over its bid to reopen on
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that gyms may be able to reopen in a
UK consumer confidence has improved significantly since the beginning of the lockdown, with a fifth
Tenzing Natural Energy, the drinks brand behind the Tenzing Clean Air Tracker, has recently added
Industry body ukactive has today (1 July) hosted a delegation of government and public health
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Gymbox has broken ranks and announced it will reopen all its gyms on 4 July,
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that spas can reopen on 6 July, as part
Rockliffe Hall Spa is preparing to provide in-room wellness treatment experiences for hotel guests while
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
Industry body, the UK Spa Association (UKSA), has revealed it’s official COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines. The
Gyms in the UK could reopen by mid-July, according to a tweet, just posted by
UK spas will continue to remain closed until further notice, following an announcement by Prime
Pubs are to open before gyms, to the bitter disappointment of the health and fitness
Journalists on The Times are reporting today that they’ve seen a leaked document confirming how
Boris Johnson has hinted that social distancing measures might be reduced by 4 July in
The spa industry urgently needs government guidance about reopening, according to the UK Spa Association’s
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
ukactive has questioned the UK government's apparent decision to class gyms and leisure centres among
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
Merlin Entertainments has announced that its upcoming Legoland resort in New York, US, will now
Japanese officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have said that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
The ICC Cricket World Cup has been credited with delivering a £350m economic boost to
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
Indoor cycling brand Flywheel is to discontinue its Flywheel At Home subscription service after settling
Merlin Entertainments has teamed up with experiential design firm Holovis and ETF Ride Systems to
Legoland New York is set to open its doors on 4 July 2020 and will
A memorable summer of international cricket for England concluded on 15 September with the men's
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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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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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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HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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4 July news

Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Marc Diaper, previously CEO of GymBox, has been revealed as the new CEO of Fitness
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
Industry event Spa Life UK is back for 2023 from 2-4 July at the De
The Spa Life UK Convention – the UK's leading networking and business development event for
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid a surprise visit to a branch of The Gym
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
A set of posters created by a fitness studio manager, mimicking the government's COVID-19 NHS
Luxury country house hotel, Beaverbrook Hotel and Spa, in Leatherhead, UK, has curated a series
The UK's fitness industry can finally get back to business on Saturday 25 July, following
Healing Hotels of the World is hosting a virtual Master Class with wellness experts from
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The government of Dubai has announced that spas and massage centres across the emirate can
Boutique gym operator, Gymbox, faced threats of legal action over its bid to reopen on
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that gyms may be able to reopen in a
UK consumer confidence has improved significantly since the beginning of the lockdown, with a fifth
Tenzing Natural Energy, the drinks brand behind the Tenzing Clean Air Tracker, has recently added
Industry body ukactive has today (1 July) hosted a delegation of government and public health
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Gymbox has broken ranks and announced it will reopen all its gyms on 4 July,
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that spas can reopen on 6 July, as part
Rockliffe Hall Spa is preparing to provide in-room wellness treatment experiences for hotel guests while
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
Industry body, the UK Spa Association (UKSA), has revealed it’s official COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines. The
Gyms in the UK could reopen by mid-July, according to a tweet, just posted by
UK spas will continue to remain closed until further notice, following an announcement by Prime
Pubs are to open before gyms, to the bitter disappointment of the health and fitness
Journalists on The Times are reporting today that they’ve seen a leaked document confirming how
Boris Johnson has hinted that social distancing measures might be reduced by 4 July in
The spa industry urgently needs government guidance about reopening, according to the UK Spa Association’s
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
ukactive has questioned the UK government's apparent decision to class gyms and leisure centres among
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
Merlin Entertainments has announced that its upcoming Legoland resort in New York, US, will now
Japanese officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have said that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
The ICC Cricket World Cup has been credited with delivering a £350m economic boost to
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
Indoor cycling brand Flywheel is to discontinue its Flywheel At Home subscription service after settling
Merlin Entertainments has teamed up with experiential design firm Holovis and ETF Ride Systems to
Legoland New York is set to open its doors on 4 July 2020 and will
A memorable summer of international cricket for England concluded on 15 September with the men's
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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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Leisure Energy has joined the Everything Estates frameworks
Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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