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Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
With the 2024 Paris Games about to begin, GLL is celebrating the fact that 94
Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Child athletes in Japan routinely face physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their coaches –
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour,
ACME's amphitheatre-style pavilion that is intended to become a new social hub and meeting place
Parents of talented athletes are forking out more than £7,000 a year to ensure their
The world’s best para-swimmers are descending to the London Aquatics Centre this week, to mark
Medal success by British ski, snowboard and wheelchair curling athletes at world championship level is
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will rely largely on existing venues. Out of
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will host the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics – the 25th
An initiative aiming to inspire primary school children and their families to try new activities
A world first heritage centre dedicated to the Paralympic movement has opened in Stoke Mandeville,
Sport England has launched a new Talent Plan for England, which outlines seven principles for
Double Paralympic gold medallist Jonnie Peacock has launched a new online hub, designed to empower
Mike Sharrock has been appointed as CEO of the British Paralympic Association (BPA), succeeding Tim
British Paralympic Association (BPA) chief executive Tim Hollingsworth has been named as the new CEO
The UK sports sector has been paying its tributes to former Labour cabinet minister Dame
Paralympians are seen as the most inspirational athletes by children and young people, according to
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
Sir David Tanner has announced he will step down as the performance director of British
Peter Elliott, the former Olympic middle-distance runner, has joined the board of Goalball UK to
The seventh proposed stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be constructed
Great Britain must continue to invest in elite athletes or risk damaging participation numbers nationwide,
Double Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock opened the 100th Gym Group site today (3 October) with
UK Sport’s ‘no compromise’ approach to funding elite sport “needs a rethink”, according Baroness Tanni
Sainsbury's, one of the key sponsors of the ParalympicsGB team, has renewed its partnership with
Nik Diaper, the former head of sport science and medicine for Paralympic sport at the
Paralympic gold medallist Anne Usher has been elected to the board of the Sport and
UK Sport has decided against funding wheelchair tennis’ world-class programme ahead of the 2020 Olympic
Goalball UK, the Paralympic sport specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired, has appointed
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Apple’s leisure-filled
Dr Nick Webborn – who acted as chief medical officer during the London 2012 Paralympics
AECOM, the architectural firm behind the Rio 2016 Olympic Park masterplan, has pledged to help
A report suggesting that the vast majority of the British public was not inspired by
A “stadium-like” new aquatics centre in Budapest has been unveiled ahead of the World Swimming
Visitors to China’s capital can experience the Beijing National Stadium from a dramatic new perspective
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Paralympics news

Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
With the 2024 Paris Games about to begin, GLL is celebrating the fact that 94
Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Child athletes in Japan routinely face physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their coaches –
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour,
ACME's amphitheatre-style pavilion that is intended to become a new social hub and meeting place
Parents of talented athletes are forking out more than £7,000 a year to ensure their
The world’s best para-swimmers are descending to the London Aquatics Centre this week, to mark
Medal success by British ski, snowboard and wheelchair curling athletes at world championship level is
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will rely largely on existing venues. Out of
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will host the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics – the 25th
An initiative aiming to inspire primary school children and their families to try new activities
A world first heritage centre dedicated to the Paralympic movement has opened in Stoke Mandeville,
Sport England has launched a new Talent Plan for England, which outlines seven principles for
Double Paralympic gold medallist Jonnie Peacock has launched a new online hub, designed to empower
Mike Sharrock has been appointed as CEO of the British Paralympic Association (BPA), succeeding Tim
British Paralympic Association (BPA) chief executive Tim Hollingsworth has been named as the new CEO
The UK sports sector has been paying its tributes to former Labour cabinet minister Dame
Paralympians are seen as the most inspirational athletes by children and young people, according to
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
Sir David Tanner has announced he will step down as the performance director of British
Peter Elliott, the former Olympic middle-distance runner, has joined the board of Goalball UK to
The seventh proposed stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be constructed
Great Britain must continue to invest in elite athletes or risk damaging participation numbers nationwide,
Double Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock opened the 100th Gym Group site today (3 October) with
UK Sport’s ‘no compromise’ approach to funding elite sport “needs a rethink”, according Baroness Tanni
Sainsbury's, one of the key sponsors of the ParalympicsGB team, has renewed its partnership with
Nik Diaper, the former head of sport science and medicine for Paralympic sport at the
Paralympic gold medallist Anne Usher has been elected to the board of the Sport and
UK Sport has decided against funding wheelchair tennis’ world-class programme ahead of the 2020 Olympic
Goalball UK, the Paralympic sport specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired, has appointed
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Apple’s leisure-filled
Dr Nick Webborn – who acted as chief medical officer during the London 2012 Paralympics
AECOM, the architectural firm behind the Rio 2016 Olympic Park masterplan, has pledged to help
A report suggesting that the vast majority of the British public was not inspired by
A “stadium-like” new aquatics centre in Budapest has been unveiled ahead of the World Swimming
Visitors to China’s capital can experience the Beijing National Stadium from a dramatic new perspective
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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]
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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.
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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: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
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Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
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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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CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
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