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Gender equality news

The Gym Group has beaten its goal of generating £900 million in social value annually
Journalist, presenter and women’s equality campaigner, Mariella Frostrup, has been appointed as the UK government’s
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show conclusively that women remain less
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
German software giant Magicline is shaking up the global fitness market and actively working on
The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA), is partnering with Sport Alliance to undertake a survey
Promoting physical activity as a preventative healthcare measure has been listed as a key priority
The Spa Business team has rounded up four recent webinars you may have missed to
First, the good news. Women now account for 40 per cent of board members across
World governing body FIFA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations
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Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Car manufacturer Škoda has teamed up with 10-time Paralympic champion Dame Sarah Storey to launch
FIFA and the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement, AFD) have signed a landmark
Anne Biging, co-founder and CEO of Healing Hotels of the World, has been named ‘Woman
The US and Israeli governments have now officially withdrawn their respective countries’ memberships from Unesco,
A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours
The government’s new Integrated Communities Strategy Green Paper could present a funding opportunity for the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken what it calls "concrete steps" to tackle gender
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit and Global Wellness Institute, will
The French Football League (LFP) has elected Nathalie Boy de la Tour as its president
Improving gender diversity on the boards of sport governing bodies is likely to be addressed
A quarter of females working in the football industry have suffered some kind of bullying,
To celebrate International Women's Day 2016 today, AccorHotels has launched an initiative to champion women
Male teams competing in next year’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup stand to earn 93 per
Close to 200 UNESCO member states have adopted a revised International Charter for Physical Education,
A select number of suppliers were invited to a recent meeting of Four Seasons spa
StreetGames is to lead a push to get women and girls in Wales more physically
Saudi Arabian football club Al-Hilal and UNESCO have joined forces to promote social inclusion through
A new global report into gender equality in sports governance has found most governing bodies
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and European Athletics have renewed a partnership
Registrations are now open for the 2010 International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG)
FIFA, world football's governing body, has unveiled its first Football for Hope Centre in Khayelitsha,
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Specifier
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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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.
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.
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Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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Gender equality news

The Gym Group has beaten its goal of generating £900 million in social value annually
Journalist, presenter and women’s equality campaigner, Mariella Frostrup, has been appointed as the UK government’s
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show conclusively that women remain less
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
German software giant Magicline is shaking up the global fitness market and actively working on
The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA), is partnering with Sport Alliance to undertake a survey
Promoting physical activity as a preventative healthcare measure has been listed as a key priority
The Spa Business team has rounded up four recent webinars you may have missed to
First, the good news. Women now account for 40 per cent of board members across
World governing body FIFA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Car manufacturer Škoda has teamed up with 10-time Paralympic champion Dame Sarah Storey to launch
FIFA and the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement, AFD) have signed a landmark
Anne Biging, co-founder and CEO of Healing Hotels of the World, has been named ‘Woman
The US and Israeli governments have now officially withdrawn their respective countries’ memberships from Unesco,
A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours
The government’s new Integrated Communities Strategy Green Paper could present a funding opportunity for the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken what it calls "concrete steps" to tackle gender
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit and Global Wellness Institute, will
The French Football League (LFP) has elected Nathalie Boy de la Tour as its president
Improving gender diversity on the boards of sport governing bodies is likely to be addressed
A quarter of females working in the football industry have suffered some kind of bullying,
To celebrate International Women's Day 2016 today, AccorHotels has launched an initiative to champion women
Male teams competing in next year’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup stand to earn 93 per
Close to 200 UNESCO member states have adopted a revised International Charter for Physical Education,
A select number of suppliers were invited to a recent meeting of Four Seasons spa
StreetGames is to lead a push to get women and girls in Wales more physically
Saudi Arabian football club Al-Hilal and UNESCO have joined forces to promote social inclusion through
A new global report into gender equality in sports governance has found most governing bodies
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and European Athletics have renewed a partnership
Registrations are now open for the 2010 International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG)
FIFA, world football's governing body, has unveiled its first Football for Hope Centre in Khayelitsha,
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
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…
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: 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.
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: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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