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The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has urged both Republican and Democratic leadership in the
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has launched a new project promoting gender
A programme of "authentic reconstruction" of 11 historic sites in India, and the setting up
What could possibly go wrong with a science museum that gets more visitors year after
A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three
Unesco has reached an agreement with science museums in China to promote the exchange and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
China's government is allocating CN¥545m (US$85.8m, €72.2m, £63.2m) in an effort to make some of
An aquarium in New Orleans, Louisiana, has become the first in the US to be
The Ecsite Annual Conference 2017 kicked off in Porto, Portugal, with some award winners, which
More than 1,000 members of the science centre and science museums community will be arriving
Which trends in technology, education and society are likely to have an impact on the
The European Network of Science Centers and Museums (Ecsite) has revealed the programme for the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Astronaut Tim Peake has announced his return to space as the Russian capsule that carried
Jean-François Clervoy, one of the world’s most experienced astronauts, has said that the next generation
One of Africa’s leading scientists has called for science centres across the world to address
Leading Danish scientist Tina Ibsen has called for planetariums and science museums to use a
The European Network of Science Centers and Museums (Ecsite), the European Association of Zoos and
Peter Slavenburg, director of Dutch design agency NorthernLight, has suggested several ways to future-proof science
Michiel Buchel, the incoming Ecsite president, has said he hopes to develop stronger relatonships with
The online phenomenon known as Minecraft has been highlighted as a method of getting more
As part of the European Union (EU)-funded Inprofood project – which aims to bring together
The governor of the Indian state of Goa has called for the creation of more
The Ontario Science Centre and Science North, with the financial backing of the Ontario Ministry
India’s National Council for Science Museums (NCSM) has announced plans for 18 more science centres,
Culture minister Ed Vaizey has told the House of Commons that the Department for Culture,
Museums in three northern cities that faced the threat of closure are safe despite recent
Museums in three northern cities that faced the threat of closure are safe despite recent
Science museums should be built alongside wind farms in a bid to make Scotland a
The Museum of Mathematics, which is due to open in New York, US, in 2012,
Innovative planetarium shows and travelling museum exhibits are among nine projects which NASA (National Aeronautics
Commissioned by The Champalimaud Foundation and created by Belgium-based, technology company de pinxi, the 1m
A Regional Science Centre (RSC) is being built in Mangalore, India. The attraction is being
HealthSpace Cleveland in Ohio, US – one of the nation’s first life science museums providing
The Goa Science Centre has floated a global expression of interest for companies to consult
Techniquest in Cardiff, the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Northern Ireland and Newcastle’s Discovery
In the first of four funding rounds by ReDiscover - the renewal fund for UK
The Technisches Museum Wien (TMW) in Vienna has signed an agreement to become part of
Milton Keynes Museum has officially joined BT's Connected Earth partnership. To commemorate the occasion, the
An £8m International Space and Astronomy Centre (ISAC) has been given the go-ahead by the
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Science museums news

The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has urged both Republican and Democratic leadership in the
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has launched a new project promoting gender
A programme of "authentic reconstruction" of 11 historic sites in India, and the setting up
What could possibly go wrong with a science museum that gets more visitors year after
A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three
Unesco has reached an agreement with science museums in China to promote the exchange and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
China's government is allocating CN¥545m (US$85.8m, €72.2m, £63.2m) in an effort to make some of
An aquarium in New Orleans, Louisiana, has become the first in the US to be
The Ecsite Annual Conference 2017 kicked off in Porto, Portugal, with some award winners, which
More than 1,000 members of the science centre and science museums community will be arriving
Which trends in technology, education and society are likely to have an impact on the
The European Network of Science Centers and Museums (Ecsite) has revealed the programme for the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Astronaut Tim Peake has announced his return to space as the Russian capsule that carried
Jean-François Clervoy, one of the world’s most experienced astronauts, has said that the next generation
One of Africa’s leading scientists has called for science centres across the world to address
Leading Danish scientist Tina Ibsen has called for planetariums and science museums to use a
The European Network of Science Centers and Museums (Ecsite), the European Association of Zoos and
Peter Slavenburg, director of Dutch design agency NorthernLight, has suggested several ways to future-proof science
Michiel Buchel, the incoming Ecsite president, has said he hopes to develop stronger relatonships with
The online phenomenon known as Minecraft has been highlighted as a method of getting more
As part of the European Union (EU)-funded Inprofood project – which aims to bring together
The governor of the Indian state of Goa has called for the creation of more
The Ontario Science Centre and Science North, with the financial backing of the Ontario Ministry
India’s National Council for Science Museums (NCSM) has announced plans for 18 more science centres,
Culture minister Ed Vaizey has told the House of Commons that the Department for Culture,
Museums in three northern cities that faced the threat of closure are safe despite recent
Museums in three northern cities that faced the threat of closure are safe despite recent
Science museums should be built alongside wind farms in a bid to make Scotland a
The Museum of Mathematics, which is due to open in New York, US, in 2012,
Innovative planetarium shows and travelling museum exhibits are among nine projects which NASA (National Aeronautics
Commissioned by The Champalimaud Foundation and created by Belgium-based, technology company de pinxi, the 1m
A Regional Science Centre (RSC) is being built in Mangalore, India. The attraction is being
HealthSpace Cleveland in Ohio, US – one of the nation’s first life science museums providing
The Goa Science Centre has floated a global expression of interest for companies to consult
Techniquest in Cardiff, the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Northern Ireland and Newcastle’s Discovery
In the first of four funding rounds by ReDiscover - the renewal fund for UK
The Technisches Museum Wien (TMW) in Vienna has signed an agreement to become part of
Milton Keynes Museum has officially joined BT's Connected Earth partnership. To commemorate the occasion, the
An £8m International Space and Astronomy Centre (ISAC) has been given the go-ahead by the
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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
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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
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
Opinion
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
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Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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Lockers
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Fitness tracking platform
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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