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Scottish Parliament news

England and Scotland have become the most recent countries to announce their spas will reopen,
A new £6.7m (US$8.8m, €7.7m) visitor attraction housing the Great Tapestry of Scotland is coming
A Health and Sport Committee set up by the Scottish Parliament has launched a public
More than one-fifth of children starting primary school in Scotland are at risk of being
A 50,000-strong fans association in Scotland has called for every professional football club to equip
The Tourism Alliance has called on the government to address inconsistencies in Air Passenger Duty
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A decommissioned warship could be making its way back to Edinburgh as a tourist attraction,
The Scottish Government has moved closer to the introduction of a minimum price for a
Donald Trump has told a Scottish Parliament committee that he was "lured" into building a
A Scottish parliamentary committee has expressed "concern" about the country's ability to achieve 50 per
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has called on other parties in the Scottish Parliament to
Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) and the University of Edinburgh are set to merge after
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The government has unveiled plans to prohibit licensed retailers from selling alcohol below the rate
A restriction in off-sale promotions and a ban on 'quantity discounts' are to be introduced
The Scottish Government's bid to introduce a minimum price of 45p per unit of alcohol
Plans to introduce a minimum price per unit of alcohol across Scotland have moved forward
Alex Fergusson, the member of the Scottish Parliament for Galloway and Upper Nithsdale, has been
The establishment of a new cultural development body for Scotland, Creative Scotland, has moved forward
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A Scottish Parliament committee has blasted Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for failing to resolve
Plans for the introduction of a new Marine Bill, designed to provide greater protection for
First minister Alex Salmond has confirmed that the Scottish Government will move forward with plans
The first 1km (0.6-mile) section of a new promenade between Silverknowes and Granton has been
Sports trust Edinburgh Leisure is sponsoring Scotland's first ever Urbathon, taking place in Edinburgh in
Borders Forest Trust (BFT) has revealed that it has raised the £700,000 needed to acquire
New legislation has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament in a bid to provide more
Scottish culture minister Michael Russell has revealed that the long-awaited establishment of Creative Scotland, the
Scottish sports minister Shona Robison believes that dedicated lottery games should be introduced in a
The MSP for Ayr is calling for his home county to be made a key
Scottish culture minister Linda Fabiani has confirmed that there will be no further hold ups
Plans for a new national cultural development body to advise, support and invest in the
The Scottish Parliament is expected to approve new laws related to the organisation of the
The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce (ECC) has warned that it is unlikely that Scotland will
Chief officers from leisure trusts throughout Scotland met at the Clickimin Centre in Lerwick in
For everyone in Britain, this is a momentous week. After a decade of New Labour
Leaflet marketing specialist EAE has announced that from 1 March 2007, as part of its
More than 50 Edinburgh children got the opportunity to play rugby for the first time
The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) in Scotland proposes to improve vocational training support for
The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh is now rivalling the House of Commons as
More than 200 people packed the Cartland Bridge Hotel in late March to celebrate the
Scottish Food Fortnight, Scotland’s leading national food and drink campaign, will run from 2-17 September
12,300
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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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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Research
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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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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Editor's letter
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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Scottish Parliament news

England and Scotland have become the most recent countries to announce their spas will reopen,
A new £6.7m (US$8.8m, €7.7m) visitor attraction housing the Great Tapestry of Scotland is coming
A Health and Sport Committee set up by the Scottish Parliament has launched a public
More than one-fifth of children starting primary school in Scotland are at risk of being
A 50,000-strong fans association in Scotland has called for every professional football club to equip
The Tourism Alliance has called on the government to address inconsistencies in Air Passenger Duty
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A decommissioned warship could be making its way back to Edinburgh as a tourist attraction,
The Scottish Government has moved closer to the introduction of a minimum price for a
Donald Trump has told a Scottish Parliament committee that he was "lured" into building a
A Scottish parliamentary committee has expressed "concern" about the country's ability to achieve 50 per
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has called on other parties in the Scottish Parliament to
Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) and the University of Edinburgh are set to merge after
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The government has unveiled plans to prohibit licensed retailers from selling alcohol below the rate
A restriction in off-sale promotions and a ban on 'quantity discounts' are to be introduced
The Scottish Government's bid to introduce a minimum price of 45p per unit of alcohol
Plans to introduce a minimum price per unit of alcohol across Scotland have moved forward
Alex Fergusson, the member of the Scottish Parliament for Galloway and Upper Nithsdale, has been
The establishment of a new cultural development body for Scotland, Creative Scotland, has moved forward
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A Scottish Parliament committee has blasted Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for failing to resolve
Plans for the introduction of a new Marine Bill, designed to provide greater protection for
First minister Alex Salmond has confirmed that the Scottish Government will move forward with plans
The first 1km (0.6-mile) section of a new promenade between Silverknowes and Granton has been
Sports trust Edinburgh Leisure is sponsoring Scotland's first ever Urbathon, taking place in Edinburgh in
Borders Forest Trust (BFT) has revealed that it has raised the £700,000 needed to acquire
New legislation has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament in a bid to provide more
Scottish culture minister Michael Russell has revealed that the long-awaited establishment of Creative Scotland, the
Scottish sports minister Shona Robison believes that dedicated lottery games should be introduced in a
The MSP for Ayr is calling for his home county to be made a key
Scottish culture minister Linda Fabiani has confirmed that there will be no further hold ups
Plans for a new national cultural development body to advise, support and invest in the
The Scottish Parliament is expected to approve new laws related to the organisation of the
The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce (ECC) has warned that it is unlikely that Scotland will
Chief officers from leisure trusts throughout Scotland met at the Clickimin Centre in Lerwick in
For everyone in Britain, this is a momentous week. After a decade of New Labour
Leaflet marketing specialist EAE has announced that from 1 March 2007, as part of its
More than 50 Edinburgh children got the opportunity to play rugby for the first time
The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) in Scotland proposes to improve vocational training support for
The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh is now rivalling the House of Commons as
More than 200 people packed the Cartland Bridge Hotel in late March to celebrate the
Scottish Food Fortnight, Scotland’s leading national food and drink campaign, will run from 2-17 September
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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