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Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
With the 2024 Paris Games about to begin, GLL is celebrating the fact that 94
A UK-based technology has created a sensor-enabled performance running track with advanced sensors, paired with
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has named Technogym CEO and founder Nerio Alessandri as the
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed a long term management agreement with Attestor Limited
There are tens of millions of cyclists in the world, including 50 million in the
The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half
The most high-risk and controversial Olympics of modern times begin today (23 July) in Tokyo,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
Technogym has launched a new app featuring an AI-powered digital coach. The Technogym App is
After months of lockdown, people all over the world are returning to the gym with
Work has been completed on the redevelopment of Montreal's Biodome – a science museum which
A global team of architects has been chosen to design the masterplan for the Milan
I started running when I was 12 years old, a skinny girl with an afro.
Construction work on Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney, Australia, is expected to
Child athletes in Japan routinely face physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their coaches –
Madrid city council (Ayuntamiento de Madrid) has set out plans to develop a number of
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
Some attractions operators in Japan have started to reopen their doors to the public with
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have been postponed until 2021, following talks between International Olympic
Japanese officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have said that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire has opened the doors to a new artistic gym
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
Sport Ireland will invest a record €36m in all levels of sport during 2020. The
Ireland's top attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, is to come under new leadership from April, with
Technogym has secured a deal to equip 30 Olympic training centres in Tokyo this year,
UK Athletics has appointed Nic Coward as its interim chief executive. Coward is a former
International football, boxing and basketball events are among high profile sports events to have been
GHD Group has acquired UK-based crowd dynamics consultancy Movement Strategies, signalling the architecture and design
Universal is bringing Super Nintendo World to both its Hollywood and Orlando theme parks, with
Chelsea Warr, the UK Sport performance director, has stepped down from her role to join
Thierry Coup, senior vice president of Universal Creative, has revealed new details for Super Nintendo
The new National Stadium in Tokyo, built for the 2020 Olympic Games, has been officially
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
A pioneering gene testing method could be ready to use for the first time at
Five sports have secured additional funding towards their high-performance programmes ahead of the Tokyo 2020
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Olympic Games news

Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
With the 2024 Paris Games about to begin, GLL is celebrating the fact that 94
A UK-based technology has created a sensor-enabled performance running track with advanced sensors, paired with
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has named Technogym CEO and founder Nerio Alessandri as the
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed a long term management agreement with Attestor Limited
There are tens of millions of cyclists in the world, including 50 million in the
The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half
The most high-risk and controversial Olympics of modern times begin today (23 July) in Tokyo,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
Technogym has launched a new app featuring an AI-powered digital coach. The Technogym App is
After months of lockdown, people all over the world are returning to the gym with
Work has been completed on the redevelopment of Montreal's Biodome – a science museum which
A global team of architects has been chosen to design the masterplan for the Milan
I started running when I was 12 years old, a skinny girl with an afro.
Construction work on Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney, Australia, is expected to
Child athletes in Japan routinely face physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their coaches –
Madrid city council (Ayuntamiento de Madrid) has set out plans to develop a number of
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
Some attractions operators in Japan have started to reopen their doors to the public with
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have been postponed until 2021, following talks between International Olympic
Japanese officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have said that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire has opened the doors to a new artistic gym
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
Sport Ireland will invest a record €36m in all levels of sport during 2020. The
Ireland's top attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, is to come under new leadership from April, with
Technogym has secured a deal to equip 30 Olympic training centres in Tokyo this year,
UK Athletics has appointed Nic Coward as its interim chief executive. Coward is a former
International football, boxing and basketball events are among high profile sports events to have been
GHD Group has acquired UK-based crowd dynamics consultancy Movement Strategies, signalling the architecture and design
Universal is bringing Super Nintendo World to both its Hollywood and Orlando theme parks, with
Chelsea Warr, the UK Sport performance director, has stepped down from her role to join
Thierry Coup, senior vice president of Universal Creative, has revealed new details for Super Nintendo
The new National Stadium in Tokyo, built for the 2020 Olympic Games, has been officially
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
A pioneering gene testing method could be ready to use for the first time at
Five sports have secured additional funding towards their high-performance programmes ahead of the Tokyo 2020
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
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,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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