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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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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The UK’s outdated town planning laws are blocking fitness studios from boosting physical activity on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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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
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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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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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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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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