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Opening over Easter weekend in March 2024 after a £26.5m redevelopment project, Perth Museum will
Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
Scotland’s health clubs and leisure centres can now begin to prepare for reopening, after First
Gyms and leisure centres in Scotland are set to open on 26 April, provided that
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Health clubs, fitness studios, leisure centres and swimming pools will be able to reopen from
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
The fitness sector has been left "without answers or evidence" on why gyms and leisure
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has given the go-ahead for all Scottish sectors of
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
The transformation project designed to turn Paisley Museum, in Renfrewshire, Scotland, into a world-class tourist
Inverness Castle in the Scottish Highlands is to be transformed into a tourist attraction that
Work has begun on a £22m (US$28.1m, €24.4m) revamp of Edinburgh’s National Galleries of Scotland,
Trading of items containing elephant ivory between "accredited" museums is one of the few exemptions
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has warned against a tourism tax for Edinburgh proposed by
The Scottish government and sportscotland have made £300,000 worth of extra funding available for projects
Photographs of Scotland’s first design museum, the V&A Dundee, have been released ahead of its
Community-based sport and physical activity projects in Scotland are in line for a cash investment
A £1m sustainable energy project at the Aqualibrium leisure centre in Campbelltown, Scotland, will see
Scotland has become one of the first countries to have developed a single concussion policy
The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia-friendly attractions in
Funding charity Spirit of 2012 has appointed Alan Coppin as chair. He replaces Dugald Mackie
Scotland plans to roll-out 'The Daily Mile' scheme to all educational facilities and workplaces in
A state-of-the-art outdoor cycle track will become the first of its kind in Scotland as
One of Scotland’s most important national sports facilities reopened yesterday (30 August) following a £12m
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS), the national development body for Scottish museums, will fund the creation
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) has been awarded a grant of £100,000 (US$129,000, €114,000) to establish
Former VisitScotland chair Dr Mike Cantlay will now chair Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) following his
MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks
Architects, designers and acoustic experts have been invited to express their interest in creating a
Flamingo Land Limited could be about to add a second resort destination to its portfolio
An surge in the number of volunteers delivering sport sessions for school pupils has resulted
A £33m (US$43.6m, €38.7m) sporting facility in Scotland is set to open next week (Monday
Three sports governing bodies – Basketball Scotland, Netball Scotland and Scottish Handball – have signed
Sports facilities in Scotland are the “best they have ever been,” according to sportscotland chair
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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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Research
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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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Scottish Government news

Opening over Easter weekend in March 2024 after a £26.5m redevelopment project, Perth Museum will
Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
Scotland’s health clubs and leisure centres can now begin to prepare for reopening, after First
Gyms and leisure centres in Scotland are set to open on 26 April, provided that
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Health clubs, fitness studios, leisure centres and swimming pools will be able to reopen from
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
The fitness sector has been left "without answers or evidence" on why gyms and leisure
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has given the go-ahead for all Scottish sectors of
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
The transformation project designed to turn Paisley Museum, in Renfrewshire, Scotland, into a world-class tourist
Inverness Castle in the Scottish Highlands is to be transformed into a tourist attraction that
Work has begun on a £22m (US$28.1m, €24.4m) revamp of Edinburgh’s National Galleries of Scotland,
Trading of items containing elephant ivory between "accredited" museums is one of the few exemptions
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has warned against a tourism tax for Edinburgh proposed by
The Scottish government and sportscotland have made £300,000 worth of extra funding available for projects
Photographs of Scotland’s first design museum, the V&A Dundee, have been released ahead of its
Community-based sport and physical activity projects in Scotland are in line for a cash investment
A £1m sustainable energy project at the Aqualibrium leisure centre in Campbelltown, Scotland, will see
Scotland has become one of the first countries to have developed a single concussion policy
The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia-friendly attractions in
Funding charity Spirit of 2012 has appointed Alan Coppin as chair. He replaces Dugald Mackie
Scotland plans to roll-out 'The Daily Mile' scheme to all educational facilities and workplaces in
A state-of-the-art outdoor cycle track will become the first of its kind in Scotland as
One of Scotland’s most important national sports facilities reopened yesterday (30 August) following a £12m
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS), the national development body for Scottish museums, will fund the creation
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) has been awarded a grant of £100,000 (US$129,000, €114,000) to establish
Former VisitScotland chair Dr Mike Cantlay will now chair Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) following his
MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks
Architects, designers and acoustic experts have been invited to express their interest in creating a
Flamingo Land Limited could be about to add a second resort destination to its portfolio
An surge in the number of volunteers delivering sport sessions for school pupils has resulted
A £33m (US$43.6m, €38.7m) sporting facility in Scotland is set to open next week (Monday
Three sports governing bodies – Basketball Scotland, Netball Scotland and Scottish Handball – have signed
Sports facilities in Scotland are the “best they have ever been,” according to sportscotland chair
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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Company profile: Balanced Body
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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