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London 2012 Olympics news

The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given
The world’s best para-swimmers are descending to the London Aquatics Centre this week, to mark
Plans have been unveiled for an ice skating destination in east London. Featuring an Olympic-size,
London mayor Sadiq Khan has set out a £1.1bn vision for East Bank at Queen
Pool equipment from the London 2012 Olympics has found a new home following the opening
UK Sport’s ‘no compromise’ approach to funding elite sport “needs a rethink”, according Baroness Tanni
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The charitable foundation set up to maintain the legacy of the London 2012 Olympics will
Ian Drake, the man who has overseen the most successful period in British Cycling’s history,
National governing body (NGB) Volleyball England is on the hunt for a new chief executive
Disabled people do not have adequate access to grassroots sport clubs and facilities and there
The coalition government “destroyed” the chance of creating a participation legacy following London 2012 after
High performance sport organisation, the Irish Institute of Sport, will be on the hunt for
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
New images have been released of the completed handball arena for the Rio Olympics and
The number of people taking part in sport has reached the same level as the
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) – the company which operates London’s Olympic Park –
Thirty-two Scottish athletes aiming to win medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and Winter Olympics
The 21 events funded by National Lottery income through UK Sport in 2015 contributed £21m
Baroness Sue Campbell, the former UK Sport chair, has been appointed to oversee the development
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has established a department focused on socio-economic development and humanitarian
Consumer spending on the UK leisure industry is expected to pass £80bn for the time
Elite sport quango, UK Sport, will receive a 29 per cent increase in government funding
Government cuts will be “devastating” to grassroots sport and will banish the legacy of the
A World Anti-Doping Agency commission report into allegations of doping, cover-ups, and extortion in Russian
A training pool used during the London 2012 Olympics is being installed at Bath University
The 2015 Rugby World Cup in England is set to create 12,000 new jobs and
Having been awarded £4m worth of contracts at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, integrated
More than 600 primary schools in England have now received grants from Sport England’s £18m
Olympic champion Dani King has helped launch Matrix Fitness’ newest indoor cycle in the UK
Laura Trott, one of the superstars of the London 2012 Olympics, has joined the Matrix
Laura Trott, one of the superstars of the London 2012 Olympics, has joined the Matrix
North Korea is now turning to sport in to raise its image on the international
Sports charity StreetGames will create 200 Pop Up Clubs during the summer that will enable
The London Aquatics Centre, which was home to high drama in the London 2012 Olympics,
The Zaha Hadid-designed Aquatics Centre, used during the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, will open
More money is required in order to achieve the “crucial” legacy of the London 2012
Sheffield has edged closer to realising its Olympic legacy programme after plans were unveiled for
The London 2012 Olympic and Parlympic Games have helped a great deal in the preparations
The UK Treasury has set out new guidance for public infrastructure providers on how project
More than 700 children took part in a day of activities and healthy competition designed
It’s good news for British tourism according to VisitBritain’s annual review, launched today, with record
Elevate Arena
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12,300
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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London 2012 Olympics news

The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given
The world’s best para-swimmers are descending to the London Aquatics Centre this week, to mark
Plans have been unveiled for an ice skating destination in east London. Featuring an Olympic-size,
London mayor Sadiq Khan has set out a £1.1bn vision for East Bank at Queen
Pool equipment from the London 2012 Olympics has found a new home following the opening
UK Sport’s ‘no compromise’ approach to funding elite sport “needs a rethink”, according Baroness Tanni
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The charitable foundation set up to maintain the legacy of the London 2012 Olympics will
Ian Drake, the man who has overseen the most successful period in British Cycling’s history,
National governing body (NGB) Volleyball England is on the hunt for a new chief executive
Disabled people do not have adequate access to grassroots sport clubs and facilities and there
The coalition government “destroyed” the chance of creating a participation legacy following London 2012 after
High performance sport organisation, the Irish Institute of Sport, will be on the hunt for
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
New images have been released of the completed handball arena for the Rio Olympics and
The number of people taking part in sport has reached the same level as the
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) – the company which operates London’s Olympic Park –
Thirty-two Scottish athletes aiming to win medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and Winter Olympics
The 21 events funded by National Lottery income through UK Sport in 2015 contributed £21m
Baroness Sue Campbell, the former UK Sport chair, has been appointed to oversee the development
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has established a department focused on socio-economic development and humanitarian
Consumer spending on the UK leisure industry is expected to pass £80bn for the time
Elite sport quango, UK Sport, will receive a 29 per cent increase in government funding
Government cuts will be “devastating” to grassroots sport and will banish the legacy of the
A World Anti-Doping Agency commission report into allegations of doping, cover-ups, and extortion in Russian
A training pool used during the London 2012 Olympics is being installed at Bath University
The 2015 Rugby World Cup in England is set to create 12,000 new jobs and
Having been awarded £4m worth of contracts at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, integrated
More than 600 primary schools in England have now received grants from Sport England’s £18m
Olympic champion Dani King has helped launch Matrix Fitness’ newest indoor cycle in the UK
Laura Trott, one of the superstars of the London 2012 Olympics, has joined the Matrix
Laura Trott, one of the superstars of the London 2012 Olympics, has joined the Matrix
North Korea is now turning to sport in to raise its image on the international
Sports charity StreetGames will create 200 Pop Up Clubs during the summer that will enable
The London Aquatics Centre, which was home to high drama in the London 2012 Olympics,
The Zaha Hadid-designed Aquatics Centre, used during the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, will open
More money is required in order to achieve the “crucial” legacy of the London 2012
Sheffield has edged closer to realising its Olympic legacy programme after plans were unveiled for
The London 2012 Olympic and Parlympic Games have helped a great deal in the preparations
The UK Treasury has set out new guidance for public infrastructure providers on how project
More than 700 children took part in a day of activities and healthy competition designed
It’s good news for British tourism according to VisitBritain’s annual review, launched today, with record
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Create PT
Create PT is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards ...
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
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Featured press releases
Eleiko press release: Eleiko receives Precor Award for the Nordic Summit Marketing Campaign
Eleiko has been recognised for excellence in collaboration and customer experience by Precor for The Nordic Summit, a collaborative event that received the award for Best Marketing Campaign in recognition of its execution, collaboration, and customer impact.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
Diary dates
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