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The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Global wellness real estate and technology company Delos is collaborating with TPP Capital Management Group
A vacant plot located along the Harlem River waterfront in New York has been earmarked
Primary schools across the country will see PE and sport funding doubled this month in
The American Alliance of Museums has spoken out against the decision by US President Donald
Footballing trio Rio Ferdinand, Mark Noble and Bobby Zamora have launched an innovative urban regeneration
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Government departments such as health, education and transport should have a minister dedicated to sports
Hartford’s Connecticut Science Center is planning a major US$16m (€14.6m, £11.2m) expansion and overhaul of
The government has given its backing to several new vocational qualifications for 16-19 year-olds preparing
A new report from the Department of Education claims that 90 per cent of schools
Northern Irish football club Crusaders FC has drawn up proposals for a new 4,000-capacity sports
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) has called for PE funding to be focused on swimming
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A US study has revealed that team sport is the only extracurricular activity to make
Plans to transform part of East Manchester with new sports and community facilities have been
The government is preparing to make a major announcement on sports in schools, which could
A report released by Ofsted recommends the government develop a new national strategy on PE
The Compass Association (TCA), a new industry body looking to support and promote physical activity
Everton in the Community - the official charity of Everton Football Club - has confirmed
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Newcastle City Council (NCC) has confirmed that it will not appeal against a Department of
SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure, has raised concerns with a number of
Nearly 20 new play areas are to be created across North Yorkshire after the local
A new £4.9m youth facility is to be developed in Newcastle after the project was
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park has confirmed that it is now part of the nationwide Growing
Education secretary Michael Gove has announced the government's vision for the future delivery and funding
Education secretary Michael Gove has written to local authorities in order to confirm the revised
Leisure sector organisations have issued a mixed response to the chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR)
Plans for the development of 12 new play areas across West Sussex have been put
More than 12,500 children on the Isle of Man (IoM) have been granted free admission
The new 25m euro ($31.2, £20m) Ballyfermot Leisure Centre in Ballyfermot, Ireland, will open on
The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown, South Africa, has opened it’s a new exhibition called
Hospitality Catering Training Company (HCTC) has staged the third bi-annual Future Masters competition, a major
A new dual-use sports and fitness facility at Trinity School in Carlisle has been officially
The Big Lottery Fund has awarded £12.5m to the government’s Get REAL (Residential Exciting Active
The Youth Hostels Association (YHA) has joined the Big Lottery Fund’s Get REAL scheme, which
The Isle of Man Arts Council is working with the Department of Education to convert
The government is inviting key operators in the leisure industry to comment on draft supplementary
Speculation is suggesting that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport will be broken up
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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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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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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Department of Education news

The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Global wellness real estate and technology company Delos is collaborating with TPP Capital Management Group
A vacant plot located along the Harlem River waterfront in New York has been earmarked
Primary schools across the country will see PE and sport funding doubled this month in
The American Alliance of Museums has spoken out against the decision by US President Donald
Footballing trio Rio Ferdinand, Mark Noble and Bobby Zamora have launched an innovative urban regeneration
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Government departments such as health, education and transport should have a minister dedicated to sports
Hartford’s Connecticut Science Center is planning a major US$16m (€14.6m, £11.2m) expansion and overhaul of
The government has given its backing to several new vocational qualifications for 16-19 year-olds preparing
A new report from the Department of Education claims that 90 per cent of schools
Northern Irish football club Crusaders FC has drawn up proposals for a new 4,000-capacity sports
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) has called for PE funding to be focused on swimming
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A US study has revealed that team sport is the only extracurricular activity to make
Plans to transform part of East Manchester with new sports and community facilities have been
The government is preparing to make a major announcement on sports in schools, which could
A report released by Ofsted recommends the government develop a new national strategy on PE
The Compass Association (TCA), a new industry body looking to support and promote physical activity
Everton in the Community - the official charity of Everton Football Club - has confirmed
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Newcastle City Council (NCC) has confirmed that it will not appeal against a Department of
SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure, has raised concerns with a number of
Nearly 20 new play areas are to be created across North Yorkshire after the local
A new £4.9m youth facility is to be developed in Newcastle after the project was
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park has confirmed that it is now part of the nationwide Growing
Education secretary Michael Gove has announced the government's vision for the future delivery and funding
Education secretary Michael Gove has written to local authorities in order to confirm the revised
Leisure sector organisations have issued a mixed response to the chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR)
Plans for the development of 12 new play areas across West Sussex have been put
More than 12,500 children on the Isle of Man (IoM) have been granted free admission
The new 25m euro ($31.2, £20m) Ballyfermot Leisure Centre in Ballyfermot, Ireland, will open on
The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown, South Africa, has opened it’s a new exhibition called
Hospitality Catering Training Company (HCTC) has staged the third bi-annual Future Masters competition, a major
A new dual-use sports and fitness facility at Trinity School in Carlisle has been officially
The Big Lottery Fund has awarded £12.5m to the government’s Get REAL (Residential Exciting Active
The Youth Hostels Association (YHA) has joined the Big Lottery Fund’s Get REAL scheme, which
The Isle of Man Arts Council is working with the Department of Education to convert
The government is inviting key operators in the leisure industry to comment on draft supplementary
Speculation is suggesting that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport will be broken up
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HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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: 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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
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
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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