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The Horniman Museum in London, UK has agreed to return a collection of artefacts looted
The government has been forced to make a U-turn and to spend more than £400m
The government's post-Brexit plans to stop "low-skilled workers" from entering the UK has been described
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay, US, has announced a series of projects and initiatives,
The government is investing an additional £13m in Bikeability, a programme designed to ensure schoolchildren
A grassroots campaign aiming to create a lasting legacy for the 2019 Rugby World Cup
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Sir Michael Dixon, director of the Natural History Museum in London, is bringing his 15-year
With the availability of qualified swimming teachers an issue nationally, leisure management trust Stevenage Leisure
Welsh schoolchildren will be offered at least two hours of physical education each week, after
Spanish Operator Parques Reunidos has launched its latest new attraction – an aquarium in Madrid.
The number of schoolchildren taking part in SportScotland's Active Schools project has increased 5 per
The Wisconsin Historical Museum is eyeing a US$120m (€97m, £86m) expansion of its existing premises,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More than 5.1 million Britons, including three-quarters-of-a-million schoolchildren, got active on National Fitness Day 2017,
Exercise videos in school classrooms could be a cost-effective solution to help introduce more physical
One of Scotland’s most important national sports facilities reopened yesterday (30 August) following a £12m
ukactive and local councils want to see cash earmarked for boosting physical activity in schools
School summer holidays are creating a class divide between the fitness levels of deprived children
ukactive has kicked off its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 with the launch of
A London sightseeing company has launched a multi-sensory bus tour designed to take schoolchildren back
MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks
More than one-fifth of children starting primary school in Scotland are at risk of being
Lazy summer holidays are leading to a significant drop-off in schoolchildren’s fitness levels and hampering
Structured fitness programmes have the potential to help children become more physically active, stronger and
Xercise4Less has today (8 March) kicked off an innovative new programme offering free exercise classes
Fitness instructor Mr Motivator has said he’s on a new mission to tackle youth inactivity
British astronaut Tim Peake is set to hold a live Q&A session with schoolchildren in
A new aquarium in the Seychelles is pushing the message of conservation by offering people
Nuffield Health and think tank 2020health has started work with Wood Green School in Witney
Extra sessions of exercise during the ‘critical period’ when early-teens are most vulnerable to the
As well as being happier and fitter, children who are more physically active enjoy a
Virgin Active is teaming up with the University of Bedfordshire and primary school teachers across
The screens and handheld devices that today’s youngsters are ‘hostages’ to should be harnessed as
Fitness levels among English schoolchildren are lower than ever and still getting worse, with a
An Australian national park could be designed by primary school pupils using the video game
A Newcastle-based heritage training scheme, designed to protect the North East of England’s rich engineering
Manchester City Football Club has today (8 December) opened the doors to the club’s new
Les Mills has become the latest fitness brand to set its sights on tackling youth
A new £7m (US$11.9m, €8.8m) development in Brixton, south London – supported by the Heritage
Plans have been revealed to transform a 32-acre site in Kirkham, Lancashire into an £18m
ETC Sports Surfaces has transformed a muddy Essex car park into a new multi-use games
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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Schoolchildren news

The Horniman Museum in London, UK has agreed to return a collection of artefacts looted
The government has been forced to make a U-turn and to spend more than £400m
The government's post-Brexit plans to stop "low-skilled workers" from entering the UK has been described
The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay, US, has announced a series of projects and initiatives,
The government is investing an additional £13m in Bikeability, a programme designed to ensure schoolchildren
A grassroots campaign aiming to create a lasting legacy for the 2019 Rugby World Cup
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Sir Michael Dixon, director of the Natural History Museum in London, is bringing his 15-year
With the availability of qualified swimming teachers an issue nationally, leisure management trust Stevenage Leisure
Welsh schoolchildren will be offered at least two hours of physical education each week, after
Spanish Operator Parques Reunidos has launched its latest new attraction – an aquarium in Madrid.
The number of schoolchildren taking part in SportScotland's Active Schools project has increased 5 per
The Wisconsin Historical Museum is eyeing a US$120m (€97m, £86m) expansion of its existing premises,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More than 5.1 million Britons, including three-quarters-of-a-million schoolchildren, got active on National Fitness Day 2017,
Exercise videos in school classrooms could be a cost-effective solution to help introduce more physical
One of Scotland’s most important national sports facilities reopened yesterday (30 August) following a £12m
ukactive and local councils want to see cash earmarked for boosting physical activity in schools
School summer holidays are creating a class divide between the fitness levels of deprived children
ukactive has kicked off its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 with the launch of
A London sightseeing company has launched a multi-sensory bus tour designed to take schoolchildren back
MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks
More than one-fifth of children starting primary school in Scotland are at risk of being
Lazy summer holidays are leading to a significant drop-off in schoolchildren’s fitness levels and hampering
Structured fitness programmes have the potential to help children become more physically active, stronger and
Xercise4Less has today (8 March) kicked off an innovative new programme offering free exercise classes
Fitness instructor Mr Motivator has said he’s on a new mission to tackle youth inactivity
British astronaut Tim Peake is set to hold a live Q&A session with schoolchildren in
A new aquarium in the Seychelles is pushing the message of conservation by offering people
Nuffield Health and think tank 2020health has started work with Wood Green School in Witney
Extra sessions of exercise during the ‘critical period’ when early-teens are most vulnerable to the
As well as being happier and fitter, children who are more physically active enjoy a
Virgin Active is teaming up with the University of Bedfordshire and primary school teachers across
The screens and handheld devices that today’s youngsters are ‘hostages’ to should be harnessed as
Fitness levels among English schoolchildren are lower than ever and still getting worse, with a
An Australian national park could be designed by primary school pupils using the video game
A Newcastle-based heritage training scheme, designed to protect the North East of England’s rich engineering
Manchester City Football Club has today (8 December) opened the doors to the club’s new
Les Mills has become the latest fitness brand to set its sights on tackling youth
A new £7m (US$11.9m, €8.8m) development in Brixton, south London – supported by the Heritage
Plans have been revealed to transform a 32-acre site in Kirkham, Lancashire into an £18m
ETC Sports Surfaces has transformed a muddy Essex car park into a new multi-use games
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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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.
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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GLL press release: 115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
Featured press releases
PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
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