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Olympic legacy news

The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
Former sports minister Richard Caborn has called on the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park to be
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will officially open on 24 January. The
There has been a 'massive increase' in sports participation among the Chinese population following the
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has named professor Rob Copeland as the first director of the
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will open its doors at Sheffield Hallam University later
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has unveiled plans to create two interconnected sites at
Corporate health and wellbeing services provider Westfield Health has appointed David Capper as its CEO.
Plans have been unveiled to build the UK’s first dedicated women’s football stadium at Sheffield
London mayor Sadiq Khan has set out a £1.1bn vision for East Bank at Queen
The £7m Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre in Sheffield – which forms part of the
The boss of the UK’s only listed gym chain has called on planning authorities to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sheffield’s Olympic Legacy Park (OLP) – the largest London 2012 legacy project – has won
The £7m Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre in High Green, Sheffield is set to include
A new £3.5m (US$4.9m, €4.4m) arena for British Basketball League (BBL) club the Sheffield Sharks
Having conquered the country’s capital, Britain’s booming boutique fitness sector looks set to spread its
The UK’s outdated town planning laws are blocking fitness studios from boosting physical activity on
Los Angeles City Council has approved a memorandum of understanding with the 2024 Olympic bid
A Sport England-funded Olympic legacy swimming pool takes centre stage at the newly-opened Royton Leisure
A “once in a lifetime” opportunity for the London 2012 Games to inspire a generation
A museum celebrating the Olympic legacy of Brazil will come up in Rio de Janeiro,
Following an epic week at MIPIM, the 25th MIPIM Award winners were announced last night
In a far-sighted move, Bridport Leisure Centre in Dorset has just launched the first exercise
Developer and investor Union Hanover Securities has submitted a planning application for a new boutique
The English Institute of Sport Sheffield (EIS Sheffield) and iceSheffield have been officially incorporated into
A host of leading architecture practices feature on the shortlist – revealed today (12 December)
Plans to create an Olympic Legacy Park on the site of the former Don Valley
Mayor of London Boris Johnson, has opened a major design competition for a new £400m
Brazil is to become home to one of South America’s leading cycling venues and training
Richard Caborn, formerly MP for Sheffield and sports minister, has urged for an Olympic Legacy
Bridlington in East Riding of Yorkshire is the first town in the UK to benefit
The Lee Valley White Water Centre has opened today for the 2014 season, following the
Oldham Council has unveiled plans for a new £15m flagship leisure facility in its town
Oldham Council unveiled plans for a new sports centre in Royton this week, which is
Prominent health and fitness organisations have given their backing to Health Club Management magazine’s call
Work is expected to start on the £20m redevelopment of a multipurpose leisure facility in
More money is required in order to achieve the “crucial” legacy of the London 2012
Sheffield has edged closer to realising its Olympic legacy programme after plans were unveiled for
A Sheffield sports venue is to play a key role in a major investment project
Torbay is soon to benefit from British Cycling’s legacy plans to get millions more people
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Life Lessons
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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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Opinion
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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Healthspan
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Shaun Grove

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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Olympic legacy news

The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
Former sports minister Richard Caborn has called on the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park to be
Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will officially open on 24 January. The
There has been a 'massive increase' in sports participation among the Chinese population following the
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has named professor Rob Copeland as the first director of the
The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) will open its doors at Sheffield Hallam University later
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has unveiled plans to create two interconnected sites at
Corporate health and wellbeing services provider Westfield Health has appointed David Capper as its CEO.
Plans have been unveiled to build the UK’s first dedicated women’s football stadium at Sheffield
London mayor Sadiq Khan has set out a £1.1bn vision for East Bank at Queen
The £7m Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre in Sheffield – which forms part of the
The boss of the UK’s only listed gym chain has called on planning authorities to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sheffield’s Olympic Legacy Park (OLP) – the largest London 2012 legacy project – has won
The £7m Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre in High Green, Sheffield is set to include
A new £3.5m (US$4.9m, €4.4m) arena for British Basketball League (BBL) club the Sheffield Sharks
Having conquered the country’s capital, Britain’s booming boutique fitness sector looks set to spread its
The UK’s outdated town planning laws are blocking fitness studios from boosting physical activity on
Los Angeles City Council has approved a memorandum of understanding with the 2024 Olympic bid
A Sport England-funded Olympic legacy swimming pool takes centre stage at the newly-opened Royton Leisure
A “once in a lifetime” opportunity for the London 2012 Games to inspire a generation
A museum celebrating the Olympic legacy of Brazil will come up in Rio de Janeiro,
Following an epic week at MIPIM, the 25th MIPIM Award winners were announced last night
In a far-sighted move, Bridport Leisure Centre in Dorset has just launched the first exercise
Developer and investor Union Hanover Securities has submitted a planning application for a new boutique
The English Institute of Sport Sheffield (EIS Sheffield) and iceSheffield have been officially incorporated into
A host of leading architecture practices feature on the shortlist – revealed today (12 December)
Plans to create an Olympic Legacy Park on the site of the former Don Valley
Mayor of London Boris Johnson, has opened a major design competition for a new £400m
Brazil is to become home to one of South America’s leading cycling venues and training
Richard Caborn, formerly MP for Sheffield and sports minister, has urged for an Olympic Legacy
Bridlington in East Riding of Yorkshire is the first town in the UK to benefit
The Lee Valley White Water Centre has opened today for the 2014 season, following the
Oldham Council has unveiled plans for a new £15m flagship leisure facility in its town
Oldham Council unveiled plans for a new sports centre in Royton this week, which is
Prominent health and fitness organisations have given their backing to Health Club Management magazine’s call
Work is expected to start on the £20m redevelopment of a multipurpose leisure facility in
More money is required in order to achieve the “crucial” legacy of the London 2012
Sheffield has edged closer to realising its Olympic legacy programme after plans were unveiled for
A Sheffield sports venue is to play a key role in a major investment project
Torbay is soon to benefit from British Cycling’s legacy plans to get millions more people
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
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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
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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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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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Company profile: Elevate
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Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure’s aquatics Approved Training Centre achieves Direct Claims Status
Serco Leisure has announced that its Approved Training Centre (ATC) has achieved Direct Claims Status (DCS), enabling the organisation to assess learners and issue certificates directly without the need for external assessors.
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GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
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