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Nicola Sturgeon news

Scotland’s health clubs and leisure centres can now begin to prepare for reopening, after First
Gyms and leisure centres in Scotland are set to open on 26 April, provided that
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Organised fitness, sports and other leisure activities (including swimming) can continue despite the introduction of
Health clubs, fitness studios, leisure centres and swimming pools will be able to reopen from
The fitness sector has been left "without answers or evidence" on why gyms and leisure
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has given the go-ahead for all Scottish sectors of
England and Scotland have become the most recent countries to announce their spas will reopen,
Industry body ukactive has invited Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon to "visit gyms and leisure
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, has urged for wellbeing to be given greater priority
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Britain's largest alcohol distiller is looking to take a leaf out of Ireland's booming alco-tourism
One of Scotland’s most important national sports facilities reopened yesterday (30 August) following a £12m
Glasgow Club at Kelvin Hall - one of Scotland’s biggest health and fitness facilities -
Leisure industry heavyweights have raised concerns for the future after the UK voted to leave
Gareth Hoskins, one of leisure architecture’s brightest stars, has died at the age of 48
The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games has provided the Scottish economy with a £740m boost over
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Scottish government has chosen Edinburgh as the city to host the new £30m National
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has given final approval to a £390m regeneration of Glasgow
The Scottish Government has moved closer to the introduction of a minimum price for a
Image: The preferred minimum price is 50p per unit Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has
Edinburgh's Royal Commonwealth Pool, which will host the diving competition during the 2014 Commonwealth Games,
A restriction in off-sale promotions and a ban on 'quantity discounts' are to be introduced
Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that the proposed minimum price per unit of
Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon will chair a cross-party meeting today (4 August) in a
Plans to introduce a minimum price per unit of alcohol across Scotland have moved forward
Health boards across Scotland will receive a share of £36m Scottish Government to help introduce
New legislation aimed at reducing the £2.25bn cost of alcohol misuse in Scotland, which includes
Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has refuted claims that the Scottish Government's plans to introduce
A new report commissioned by the Scottish Government has revealed that its plans to introduce
Improving the health and fitness of people across Scotland is at the heart of a
The Scottish Government has announced plans to invest £23.5m to capitalise on the anticipated economic,
The Scottish Government has published its strategy for tackling alcohol abuse which is estimated to
The Scottish Government has outlined new measures to combat the problem of alcohol misuse in
SNP attacked over free swimming Scottish Labour has decried the Scottish National Party (SNP) for
The Scottish Government is to plough £6m into tackling childhood obesity. The funding aims to
Glasgow has been successful in its bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The announcement
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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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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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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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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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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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
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
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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
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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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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GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
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Nicola Sturgeon news

Scotland’s health clubs and leisure centres can now begin to prepare for reopening, after First
Gyms and leisure centres in Scotland are set to open on 26 April, provided that
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Organised fitness, sports and other leisure activities (including swimming) can continue despite the introduction of
Health clubs, fitness studios, leisure centres and swimming pools will be able to reopen from
The fitness sector has been left "without answers or evidence" on why gyms and leisure
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has given the go-ahead for all Scottish sectors of
England and Scotland have become the most recent countries to announce their spas will reopen,
Industry body ukactive has invited Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon to "visit gyms and leisure
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, has urged for wellbeing to be given greater priority
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Britain's largest alcohol distiller is looking to take a leaf out of Ireland's booming alco-tourism
One of Scotland’s most important national sports facilities reopened yesterday (30 August) following a £12m
Glasgow Club at Kelvin Hall - one of Scotland’s biggest health and fitness facilities -
Leisure industry heavyweights have raised concerns for the future after the UK voted to leave
Gareth Hoskins, one of leisure architecture’s brightest stars, has died at the age of 48
The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games has provided the Scottish economy with a £740m boost over
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Scottish government has chosen Edinburgh as the city to host the new £30m National
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has given final approval to a £390m regeneration of Glasgow
The Scottish Government has moved closer to the introduction of a minimum price for a
Image: The preferred minimum price is 50p per unit Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has
Edinburgh's Royal Commonwealth Pool, which will host the diving competition during the 2014 Commonwealth Games,
A restriction in off-sale promotions and a ban on 'quantity discounts' are to be introduced
Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that the proposed minimum price per unit of
Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon will chair a cross-party meeting today (4 August) in a
Plans to introduce a minimum price per unit of alcohol across Scotland have moved forward
Health boards across Scotland will receive a share of £36m Scottish Government to help introduce
New legislation aimed at reducing the £2.25bn cost of alcohol misuse in Scotland, which includes
Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has refuted claims that the Scottish Government's plans to introduce
A new report commissioned by the Scottish Government has revealed that its plans to introduce
Improving the health and fitness of people across Scotland is at the heart of a
The Scottish Government has announced plans to invest £23.5m to capitalise on the anticipated economic,
The Scottish Government has published its strategy for tackling alcohol abuse which is estimated to
The Scottish Government has outlined new measures to combat the problem of alcohol misuse in
SNP attacked over free swimming Scottish Labour has decried the Scottish National Party (SNP) for
The Scottish Government is to plough £6m into tackling childhood obesity. The funding aims to
Glasgow has been successful in its bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The announcement
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
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
MyZone press release: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
A major new report from Myzone, the global leader in motivation technology for fitness, reveals how motivation becomes habit and how that transformation drives member retention and long-term business growth.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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