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In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Sport Ireland will invest a record €36m in all levels of sport during 2020. The
National governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have reported a rise in commercial revenue during 2019
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sport Ireland will invest €32m in national governing bodies, direct athlete support and the Local
Ten national governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have been granted further financial support from funding
Industry people recognised in the New Year’s Honours list, boutique operator 1Rebel plans to expand
Damian Hinds has called on sporting organisations to "work with the government" and to ensure
Five national governing bodies (NGBs) have pledged to work 'more closely' with the leisure sector
National governing body British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) has named Professor Philip Wilson its new chair.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Up to £400,000 worth of National Lottery has been made available for a career initiative
British Rowing and British Triathlon have signed a new partnership to integrate their indoor products
Sport Ireland has distributed €10.8m between 58 national governing bodies as part of its latest
National governing bodies (NGB) must broaden their reach to schools in order to tackle homophobia
Sport England has unveiled its latest tranche of national governing body (NGB) grants, distributing £101m
Sporting organisations wishing to contest UK Sport’s funding decisions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and
Sport England will step in and aid four governing bodies financially if UK Sport’s decision
Sport England has ushered in a new era of governing body funding, with director of
A number of national governing bodies (NGB) have had their public funding slashed as a
The national governing bodies (NGB) for basketball, handball and volleyball have joined forces to call
Changes made to Sport England’s funding model is encouraging national governing bodies (NGB) to “rethink”
UK Sport’s decision to cut funding to badminton’s elite programme has been labeled “incomprehensible” and
Tracey Crouch, the minister for sport, has penned a letter to 40 national governing bodies
National governing bodies (NGBs) will be able to donate directly to grassroots sport schemes without
Several black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) youths will become responsible for their peers’ physical
Sport England has earmarked a “six-figure investment” fund to address the shocking dearth of ethnic
National governing bodies that receive more than £1m (US$1.2m, €1.1m) of public money over a
The government’s new guidelines for governance may prove to be challenging for a number of
British Cycling’s female membership base has grown to its highest-ever level – although women still
The Irish government has set aside further funding to establish six new community sports hubs
Women’s Sport Week kicks off today (3 October), with a number of organisations and governing
A percentage of the revenue from the sale of free-to-air broadcast rights will be ploughed
Sports governing bodies have been encouraged to engage with “ethnic media outlets” in order to
National governing body (NGB) Volleyball England is on the hunt for a new chief executive
British Cycling will lobby for “smart investment and better infrastructure” in a bid to capitalise
Chelsea Warr – UK Sport’s deputy director of performance – has been promoted to the
Badminton England has lost 10 per cent of its Sport England funding after failing to
The proportion of black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) athletes being funded by UK Sport
12,300
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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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Profile
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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Editor's letter
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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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NGBs news

In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Sport Ireland will invest a record €36m in all levels of sport during 2020. The
National governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have reported a rise in commercial revenue during 2019
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sport Ireland will invest €32m in national governing bodies, direct athlete support and the Local
Ten national governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have been granted further financial support from funding
Industry people recognised in the New Year’s Honours list, boutique operator 1Rebel plans to expand
Damian Hinds has called on sporting organisations to "work with the government" and to ensure
Five national governing bodies (NGBs) have pledged to work 'more closely' with the leisure sector
National governing body British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB) has named Professor Philip Wilson its new chair.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Up to £400,000 worth of National Lottery has been made available for a career initiative
British Rowing and British Triathlon have signed a new partnership to integrate their indoor products
Sport Ireland has distributed €10.8m between 58 national governing bodies as part of its latest
National governing bodies (NGB) must broaden their reach to schools in order to tackle homophobia
Sport England has unveiled its latest tranche of national governing body (NGB) grants, distributing £101m
Sporting organisations wishing to contest UK Sport’s funding decisions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and
Sport England will step in and aid four governing bodies financially if UK Sport’s decision
Sport England has ushered in a new era of governing body funding, with director of
A number of national governing bodies (NGB) have had their public funding slashed as a
The national governing bodies (NGB) for basketball, handball and volleyball have joined forces to call
Changes made to Sport England’s funding model is encouraging national governing bodies (NGB) to “rethink”
UK Sport’s decision to cut funding to badminton’s elite programme has been labeled “incomprehensible” and
Tracey Crouch, the minister for sport, has penned a letter to 40 national governing bodies
National governing bodies (NGBs) will be able to donate directly to grassroots sport schemes without
Several black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) youths will become responsible for their peers’ physical
Sport England has earmarked a “six-figure investment” fund to address the shocking dearth of ethnic
National governing bodies that receive more than £1m (US$1.2m, €1.1m) of public money over a
The government’s new guidelines for governance may prove to be challenging for a number of
British Cycling’s female membership base has grown to its highest-ever level – although women still
The Irish government has set aside further funding to establish six new community sports hubs
Women’s Sport Week kicks off today (3 October), with a number of organisations and governing
A percentage of the revenue from the sale of free-to-air broadcast rights will be ploughed
Sports governing bodies have been encouraged to engage with “ethnic media outlets” in order to
National governing body (NGB) Volleyball England is on the hunt for a new chief executive
British Cycling will lobby for “smart investment and better infrastructure” in a bid to capitalise
Chelsea Warr – UK Sport’s deputy director of performance – has been promoted to the
Badminton England has lost 10 per cent of its Sport England funding after failing to
The proportion of black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) athletes being funded by UK Sport
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
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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Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Passionate about our customers’ success, Physical designs, sources and supplies industry-leading, high-quality products that help ...
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Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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