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The famous Nemesis ride at UK theme park, Alton Towers, has closed for a major
Parkwood Leisure – one of the UK’s leading leisure operators – is offering free access
From early morning goat walks to sunrise yoga and Tai Chi to sound bathing, this
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Sport England has revealed details of a new £250,000 fund, aimed at helping disabled people
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
There has been a mixed response to the government's immigration white paper, published last month.
Mike Sharrock has been appointed as CEO of the British Paralympic Association (BPA), succeeding Tim
British Paralympic Association (BPA) chief executive Tim Hollingsworth has been named as the new CEO
Sainsbury's, one of the key sponsors of the ParalympicsGB team, has renewed its partnership with
Nik Diaper, the former head of sport science and medicine for Paralympic sport at the
Dr Nick Webborn – who acted as chief medical officer during the London 2012 Paralympics
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Water filtration company Brita has released two refillable water filter bottles, the fill&go Active and
British Olympians and Paralympians are being urged to consider their future away from sport by
More than 4,000 venues are putting on 18,000 physical activity sessions today to mark the
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is publishing a guide for journalists and providers
Disabled people do not have adequate access to grassroots sport clubs and facilities and there
An event finder for National Fitness Day has gone live. By simply entering a postcode
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The British Paralympic Committee (BPA) has published its latest five-year strategy, which places the emphasis
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a surprise £520m levy on sugary drinks
A series of "never before released fashion collaborations" have been released this week by the
Live shows featuring state-of-the-art digital puppetry could become more prevalent, thanks to a revolutionary live
Plans to replace Dubai’s outdated zoo – which was first built in 1967 – are
The British Paralympic Association has launched its first major public-facing campaign in an attempt to
The Museum of Science Fiction, coming to Washington DC in 2018, has announced its preliminary
SimEx-Iwerks and Super 78 have created a SpongeBob-themed attraction for Texas’ Moody Gardens. Called ‘SpongeBob
Britain's brewers and pubs were given a timely boost in the last UK Budget before
George Osborne’s last Autumn Statement before the 2015 General Election brought good news for small
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has announced a new collaboration with VisitEngland to
UK alcohol consumption fell once again in 2013, plunging to the lowest level this century,
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has teamed up with VisitBritain and the government
Reports of a new powdered form of alcohol set to go on sale in the
The chancellor George Osborne has cut 1p from the price of beer for the second
The chancellor George Osborne has scrapped the annual alcohol duty escalator and will also cut
Customers at the Downs Leisure Centre in Seaford can now look forward to more opportunities
Image: Sainsbury's has earmarked £1m for teacher training Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has launched an inclusive
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) has moved forward with efforts to offload the site
Image: Point Yamu will overlook Phang Nga Bay Como Hotels and Resorts has announced the
Image: BPA/H4H have joined forces for the scheme Help for Heroes (H4H) and the British
Image: The BPA's new strategic plan runs until 2017 The British Paralympic Association (BPA) has
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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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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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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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BPA news

The famous Nemesis ride at UK theme park, Alton Towers, has closed for a major
Parkwood Leisure – one of the UK’s leading leisure operators – is offering free access
From early morning goat walks to sunrise yoga and Tai Chi to sound bathing, this
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Sport England has revealed details of a new £250,000 fund, aimed at helping disabled people
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
There has been a mixed response to the government's immigration white paper, published last month.
Mike Sharrock has been appointed as CEO of the British Paralympic Association (BPA), succeeding Tim
British Paralympic Association (BPA) chief executive Tim Hollingsworth has been named as the new CEO
Sainsbury's, one of the key sponsors of the ParalympicsGB team, has renewed its partnership with
Nik Diaper, the former head of sport science and medicine for Paralympic sport at the
Dr Nick Webborn – who acted as chief medical officer during the London 2012 Paralympics
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Water filtration company Brita has released two refillable water filter bottles, the fill&go Active and
British Olympians and Paralympians are being urged to consider their future away from sport by
More than 4,000 venues are putting on 18,000 physical activity sessions today to mark the
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is publishing a guide for journalists and providers
Disabled people do not have adequate access to grassroots sport clubs and facilities and there
An event finder for National Fitness Day has gone live. By simply entering a postcode
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The British Paralympic Committee (BPA) has published its latest five-year strategy, which places the emphasis
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a surprise £520m levy on sugary drinks
A series of "never before released fashion collaborations" have been released this week by the
Live shows featuring state-of-the-art digital puppetry could become more prevalent, thanks to a revolutionary live
Plans to replace Dubai’s outdated zoo – which was first built in 1967 – are
The British Paralympic Association has launched its first major public-facing campaign in an attempt to
The Museum of Science Fiction, coming to Washington DC in 2018, has announced its preliminary
SimEx-Iwerks and Super 78 have created a SpongeBob-themed attraction for Texas’ Moody Gardens. Called ‘SpongeBob
Britain's brewers and pubs were given a timely boost in the last UK Budget before
George Osborne’s last Autumn Statement before the 2015 General Election brought good news for small
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has announced a new collaboration with VisitEngland to
UK alcohol consumption fell once again in 2013, plunging to the lowest level this century,
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has teamed up with VisitBritain and the government
Reports of a new powdered form of alcohol set to go on sale in the
The chancellor George Osborne has cut 1p from the price of beer for the second
The chancellor George Osborne has scrapped the annual alcohol duty escalator and will also cut
Customers at the Downs Leisure Centre in Seaford can now look forward to more opportunities
Image: Sainsbury's has earmarked £1m for teacher training Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has launched an inclusive
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) has moved forward with efforts to offload the site
Image: Point Yamu will overlook Phang Nga Bay Como Hotels and Resorts has announced the
Image: BPA/H4H have joined forces for the scheme Help for Heroes (H4H) and the British
Image: The BPA's new strategic plan runs until 2017 The British Paralympic Association (BPA) has
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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