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Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
A pioneering gene testing method could be ready to use for the first time at
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is considering an appeal against the hefty ban given to
UK Athletics has launched an independent review of its handling of the relationship it had
A survey of UK gym users has found that a third (34 per cent) of
Gym goers that guzzle back a protein shake post-workout to help build muscle mass and
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
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”
Seven new trustees have been appointed to the board of the Women’s Sport Trust (WST)
Architecture practice Bear Stadiums and Italian timber manufacturer Rubner Holzbau have joined forces to produce
Seven aspiring sports took one step closer to Olympic status after being provisionally recognised by
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Damian Collins, MP for Folkestone and Hythe, has been re-elected as chair of the Digital,
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has published a report to highlight its “extensive work” after the government
UK Sport has dismissed criticisms that it has failed in its duty of care to
A review of into the effectiveness and governance of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has been launched
Julie Harrington – the woman responsible for running Wembley Stadium for the Football Association (FA)
Public funding UK Sport distributes to British Cycling is not under immediate threat despite the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Dr Nick Webborn – who acted as chief medical officer during the London 2012 Paralympics
The sport sector needs to be more proactive in analysing whether athletes are being pushed
Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee is on the hunt for a new chair
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has proposed a number of substantial reforms –
The chief executive of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has claimed that the lack of funding the
Sir Craig Reedie – the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) – will give
An independent review which focuses on the welfare and safety of participants in grassroots and
London’s Excel Centre has been named as the next host of the International Association of
The European Commission will invite all sporting federations in the continent to commit to a
Researchers and scientists can apply for a portion of a US$10m (£6.9m, €8.9m) fund being
The United States is the most dominant nation in sporting politics, with citizens in more
Adidas, the giant German sportswear company, is expected to terminate its sponsorship deal with the
The Football Association (FA) has accused the chief of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) of making “unhelpful”
The UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) is being lined up to oversee Russia’s drug-testing operations while
European Athletics vice-president Jean Garcia has taken on the interim chief executive role of the
The second part of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (Wada) independent commission has damned the International
UK Sport-funded athletes should have a record of all their drugs tests available on a
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) will double its anti-doping budget and rewrite its
Russia’s road back to competing in international athletics begins next month with the first visit
The All-Russia Athletic Federation (ARAF) must “sever ties” with individuals connected with doping and resolve
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed the establishment of an independent testing facility following
French authorities have launched an investigation which will probe the International Association of Athletics Federations’
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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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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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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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Doping news

Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
A pioneering gene testing method could be ready to use for the first time at
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is considering an appeal against the hefty ban given to
UK Athletics has launched an independent review of its handling of the relationship it had
A survey of UK gym users has found that a third (34 per cent) of
Gym goers that guzzle back a protein shake post-workout to help build muscle mass and
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
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”
Seven new trustees have been appointed to the board of the Women’s Sport Trust (WST)
Architecture practice Bear Stadiums and Italian timber manufacturer Rubner Holzbau have joined forces to produce
Seven aspiring sports took one step closer to Olympic status after being provisionally recognised by
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Damian Collins, MP for Folkestone and Hythe, has been re-elected as chair of the Digital,
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has published a report to highlight its “extensive work” after the government
UK Sport has dismissed criticisms that it has failed in its duty of care to
A review of into the effectiveness and governance of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has been launched
Julie Harrington – the woman responsible for running Wembley Stadium for the Football Association (FA)
Public funding UK Sport distributes to British Cycling is not under immediate threat despite the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Dr Nick Webborn – who acted as chief medical officer during the London 2012 Paralympics
The sport sector needs to be more proactive in analysing whether athletes are being pushed
Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee is on the hunt for a new chair
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has proposed a number of substantial reforms –
The chief executive of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has claimed that the lack of funding the
Sir Craig Reedie – the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) – will give
An independent review which focuses on the welfare and safety of participants in grassroots and
London’s Excel Centre has been named as the next host of the International Association of
The European Commission will invite all sporting federations in the continent to commit to a
Researchers and scientists can apply for a portion of a US$10m (£6.9m, €8.9m) fund being
The United States is the most dominant nation in sporting politics, with citizens in more
Adidas, the giant German sportswear company, is expected to terminate its sponsorship deal with the
The Football Association (FA) has accused the chief of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) of making “unhelpful”
The UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) is being lined up to oversee Russia’s drug-testing operations while
European Athletics vice-president Jean Garcia has taken on the interim chief executive role of the
The second part of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (Wada) independent commission has damned the International
UK Sport-funded athletes should have a record of all their drugs tests available on a
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) will double its anti-doping budget and rewrite its
Russia’s road back to competing in international athletics begins next month with the first visit
The All-Russia Athletic Federation (ARAF) must “sever ties” with individuals connected with doping and resolve
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed the establishment of an independent testing facility following
French authorities have launched an investigation which will probe the International Association of Athletics Federations’
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
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 Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Trowbridge pupils create lasting legacy at time capsule event
Pupils from schools across Trowbridge have come together to bury a time capsule at the site of the town’s new leisure centre, capturing a snapshot of life in 2026 for future generations.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Aberdeen Sports Village
When Aberdeen Sports Village set out to upgrade its gym offering, the goal was to create a more motivating, versatile and high-performing training environment for its diverse member base.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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
Diary dates
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