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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
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
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
The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
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.
Child athletes in Japan routinely face physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their coaches –
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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
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
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Universal is bringing Super Nintendo World to both its Hollywood and Orlando theme parks, with
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
The document which set in motion the foundation of the modern Olympic Games has sold
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is considering an appeal against the hefty ban given to
maison h have unveiled designs for a Winter Olympics Museum to be built in the
UK Athletics has launched an independent review of its handling of the relationship it had
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has released a new conceptual visual of its Super Nintendo
Spectacular events such as an Olympic Games opening ceremony or a Millennium-marking celebration make for
German city Munich will host the 2022 European Championships following unanimous approval of its bid
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revealed the makeup of its two Future Host Commissions,
Volleyball England has appointed Sue Storey as its new CEO. Storey joins from the Sports
A new marketing campaign has been launched to showcase the "best of British sport" around
An initiative aiming to inspire primary school children and their families to try new activities
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
Sally Munday, the current chief executive England and GB Hockey, has been appointed CEO of
The price of hosting the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics has been revised to US6.88bn –
UK Sport chair Dame Katherine Grainger has hinted at the possibility of London bidding for the
The first phase of construction on the Malley Sports Center – a 10,000-capacity complex taking
12,300
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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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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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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Olympic Games news

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
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
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
The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
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.
Child athletes in Japan routinely face physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their coaches –
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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
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
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Universal is bringing Super Nintendo World to both its Hollywood and Orlando theme parks, with
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
The document which set in motion the foundation of the modern Olympic Games has sold
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is considering an appeal against the hefty ban given to
maison h have unveiled designs for a Winter Olympics Museum to be built in the
UK Athletics has launched an independent review of its handling of the relationship it had
Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has released a new conceptual visual of its Super Nintendo
Spectacular events such as an Olympic Games opening ceremony or a Millennium-marking celebration make for
German city Munich will host the 2022 European Championships following unanimous approval of its bid
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revealed the makeup of its two Future Host Commissions,
Volleyball England has appointed Sue Storey as its new CEO. Storey joins from the Sports
A new marketing campaign has been launched to showcase the "best of British sport" around
An initiative aiming to inspire primary school children and their families to try new activities
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
Sally Munday, the current chief executive England and GB Hockey, has been appointed CEO of
The price of hosting the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics has been revised to US6.88bn –
UK Sport chair Dame Katherine Grainger has hinted at the possibility of London bidding for the
The first phase of construction on the Malley Sports Center – a 10,000-capacity complex taking
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
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
CoverMe press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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,
Diary dates
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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