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National governing bodies news

Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
Loughborough University in the UK has teamed up with Vitality to launch a Women in
Everyone Active will take over the operation of Sheffield’s sports and leisure venues, including three
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
More than 20 organisations have joined together in the UK to form the Swim Alliance,
Leading software company Fitronics has launched an all-new website featuring its leading sports and fitness
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Sport:80, a UK-based sports technology provider that designs, delivers and supports innovative cloud-based solutions for
Planning approval has been granted to what is set to become one of the first
The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
As the industry continues to connect and share insight through webinars, Lisa Starr hops onto
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
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
Sports pitches and facilities destroyed or damaged by Storm Ciara will be able to apply
Sport England has revealed the 16 projects which will share £1m worth of funding from
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
The Irish government will utilise funds sitting in dormant bank accounts by investing them in
Groundskeeping teams at English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and Premiership rugby side Northampton Saints
Sport Ireland is to invest more than €3m (£2.7m) as part of plans to create
An interactive toolkit has been launched to help schools in England reframe competition in school
Youth Sport Trust (YST) has set out to protect the mental health of young talented
Volleyball England has appointed Sue Storey as its new CEO. Storey joins from the Sports
Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers,
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has appointed Andy Anson as its new CEO. Anson, a
Sally Munday, the current chief executive England and GB Hockey, has been appointed CEO of
Sport Ireland has launched a new strategy for women's sport. The Women in Sport Policy
Sir Hugh Robertson, chairman of the British Olympic Association and a deputy lieutenant of Kent,
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
Five national governing bodies (NGBs) have pledged to work 'more closely' with the leisure sector
Up to £400,000 worth of National Lottery has been made available for a career initiative
Wattbike Studio doubles usage at Holme Pierrepont, home of the National Water Sports Centre Since
UK Sport has closed a public consultation designed to shape its future investment principles. The
Around 9.3 million adults in the UK receive some form of sports coaching each year,
The way elite sport is being funded in the UK could be facing a shake-up,
Gym chain DW Fitness First has revealed its strategic vision to become the UK’s largest
Scotland has become one of the first countries to have developed a single concussion policy
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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
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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HCM People

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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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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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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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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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.
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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.
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Featured press releases
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Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
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Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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Industrial washing machines
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Spa and beauty equipment
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National governing bodies news

Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
Loughborough University in the UK has teamed up with Vitality to launch a Women in
Everyone Active will take over the operation of Sheffield’s sports and leisure venues, including three
The BLK BOX team is thrilled to unveil its design and construction work on the
More than 20 organisations have joined together in the UK to form the Swim Alliance,
Leading software company Fitronics has launched an all-new website featuring its leading sports and fitness
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Sport:80, a UK-based sports technology provider that designs, delivers and supports innovative cloud-based solutions for
Planning approval has been granted to what is set to become one of the first
The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
As the industry continues to connect and share insight through webinars, Lisa Starr hops onto
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
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
Sports pitches and facilities destroyed or damaged by Storm Ciara will be able to apply
Sport England has revealed the 16 projects which will share £1m worth of funding from
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
The Irish government will utilise funds sitting in dormant bank accounts by investing them in
Groundskeeping teams at English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and Premiership rugby side Northampton Saints
Sport Ireland is to invest more than €3m (£2.7m) as part of plans to create
An interactive toolkit has been launched to help schools in England reframe competition in school
Youth Sport Trust (YST) has set out to protect the mental health of young talented
Volleyball England has appointed Sue Storey as its new CEO. Storey joins from the Sports
Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers,
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has appointed Andy Anson as its new CEO. Anson, a
Sally Munday, the current chief executive England and GB Hockey, has been appointed CEO of
Sport Ireland has launched a new strategy for women's sport. The Women in Sport Policy
Sir Hugh Robertson, chairman of the British Olympic Association and a deputy lieutenant of Kent,
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
Five national governing bodies (NGBs) have pledged to work 'more closely' with the leisure sector
Up to £400,000 worth of National Lottery has been made available for a career initiative
Wattbike Studio doubles usage at Holme Pierrepont, home of the National Water Sports Centre Since
UK Sport has closed a public consultation designed to shape its future investment principles. The
Around 9.3 million adults in the UK receive some form of sports coaching each year,
The way elite sport is being funded in the UK could be facing a shake-up,
Gym chain DW Fitness First has revealed its strategic vision to become the UK’s largest
Scotland has become one of the first countries to have developed a single concussion policy
Alliance Leisure
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
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
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
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
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
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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