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Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £900 million for major
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
Everyone Active, has collaborated with wellbeing consultant, Oli Patrick, to launch a new membership category,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Social enterprise, BH Live, has teamed up with Parkinson’s UK to offer classes aimed at
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Community Leisure UK (CLUK) and The Richmond Group of Charities have joined forces to support
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There,
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
Eleven local authority areas in England are sharing £12.7m as part of a multi-year funding
Community benefit society Leisure in the Community (LITC) and 1Life Leisure Management Solutions (1Life) have
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Basic-Fit has opened its 600th club in France in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, in the Pays de la
A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to
Boutique chain Trib3 will become one of the first fitness operators to establish a presence
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
Up to £30m will be invested in refurbishing thousands of public tennis courts in the
Sport England has spent £1.5m launching its own on-demand fitness platform, with the hope of
A new campaign will look to help disabled footballers return to the sport and 'reclaim
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
One in three councils in England are expecting to close at least one of their
Sport England has teamed up with Youth Sport Trust to develop a new online resource
Construction work has been completed on the £29m Sports Park project in Colchester. The new
Les Mills On Demand has been named as the "Best At-home Workout" award for 2020
Millions of people throughout the UK took part in physical activity during this year's National
A new national campaign aims to bridge the physical activity gender gap between women and
The UK's physical activity sector has come together to get millions of people active during
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Interview
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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Research
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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Talking point
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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Opinion
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Owner, Stride Fitness
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £900 million for major
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
Everyone Active, has collaborated with wellbeing consultant, Oli Patrick, to launch a new membership category,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Social enterprise, BH Live, has teamed up with Parkinson’s UK to offer classes aimed at
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Community Leisure UK (CLUK) and The Richmond Group of Charities have joined forces to support
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There,
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
Eleven local authority areas in England are sharing £12.7m as part of a multi-year funding
Community benefit society Leisure in the Community (LITC) and 1Life Leisure Management Solutions (1Life) have
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Basic-Fit has opened its 600th club in France in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, in the Pays de la
A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to
Boutique chain Trib3 will become one of the first fitness operators to establish a presence
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
Up to £30m will be invested in refurbishing thousands of public tennis courts in the
Sport England has spent £1.5m launching its own on-demand fitness platform, with the hope of
A new campaign will look to help disabled footballers return to the sport and 'reclaim
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
One in three councils in England are expecting to close at least one of their
Sport England has teamed up with Youth Sport Trust to develop a new online resource
Construction work has been completed on the £29m Sports Park project in Colchester. The new
Les Mills On Demand has been named as the "Best At-home Workout" award for 2020
Millions of people throughout the UK took part in physical activity during this year's National
A new national campaign aims to bridge the physical activity gender gap between women and
The UK's physical activity sector has come together to get millions of people active during
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
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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Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
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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.
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With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
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Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
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Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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