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Six Nations news

Fitness and health are priority areas of expenditure for consumers in six key nations around
Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief Bill Sweeney has said the sport wants to play a
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
The Sport and Recreation Alliance and ukactive will host sport and physical activity hustings with
The Welsh sports sector has been valued at £1.142bn (gross value added), out-performing a number
The Six Nations Council has appointed Benjamin Morel as the new chief executive of Six
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has named Manchester-based firm Mather and Co to design its
The Rugby Football Union has put nearly £100m (US$134.18m, €113.80m) back into the sport this
A growing middle class and the current obesity crisis has made the Asian fitness market
Twickenham’s World Rugby Museum will be “upgraded” and “modernised”, and is due to reopen during
Twickenham Stadium will enforce strict security measures for the upcoming Six Nations matches in light
Every single player, coach and referee in elite English rugby has completed an online training
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Coverage of the Olympic Games is set to remain on the BBC until 2024 after
A number of sports shown on the BBC are at risk of a drop in
A successful seven-game trial has led to the installation of Addvance IT’s hospitality solution at
Technology giant IBM is pushing ahead with the development of predictive analytics to help experts
The Welsh Rugby Union has announced a £2.5m investment into a range of initiatives to
Martyn Thomas, the acting chief executive officer of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), is to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Tourism agency VisitBritain has welcomed the announcement that the UK's image overseas and perception as
New research published by credit card firm MasterCard International has found that Rugby World Cup
A new tiered pricing structure for tickets to Ireland's Six Nations fixtures against France and
A decision to review a list of major sporting events protected for free-to-air television has
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has completed a deal with Nintendo UK that will give
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has reported a 66 per cent increase in operating profit
Paddy Power, the Ireland-based bookmaker, has reported a 24 per cent decrease in operating profits
A list of sporting events the BBC believes should remain available to free-to-air broadcasters has
A new cross-border rugby union tournament, featuring teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, is
Roger Mosey, the BBC's director of sport, has outlined the corporation's intent to defend the
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) intends to halve the amount it spends on sports sponsorship
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has re-elected David Pickering as its chair for the sixth
History will be made this Sunday when the Irish and French rugby union sides will
More than 50 Edinburgh children got the opportunity to play rugby for the first time
Manchester-based HMG Paints has developed a unique, waterborne, temporary grass marking paint for reproducing promotional
Punch Taverns has launched a promotional guide to encourage its retailers to get the most
Marston Hotels has volunteered the services of its Kent hotel, the Hythe Imperial, in order
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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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
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Editor's letter
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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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Strength
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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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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Six Nations news

Fitness and health are priority areas of expenditure for consumers in six key nations around
Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief Bill Sweeney has said the sport wants to play a
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
The Sport and Recreation Alliance and ukactive will host sport and physical activity hustings with
The Welsh sports sector has been valued at £1.142bn (gross value added), out-performing a number
The Six Nations Council has appointed Benjamin Morel as the new chief executive of Six
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has named Manchester-based firm Mather and Co to design its
The Rugby Football Union has put nearly £100m (US$134.18m, €113.80m) back into the sport this
A growing middle class and the current obesity crisis has made the Asian fitness market
Twickenham’s World Rugby Museum will be “upgraded” and “modernised”, and is due to reopen during
Twickenham Stadium will enforce strict security measures for the upcoming Six Nations matches in light
Every single player, coach and referee in elite English rugby has completed an online training
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Coverage of the Olympic Games is set to remain on the BBC until 2024 after
A number of sports shown on the BBC are at risk of a drop in
A successful seven-game trial has led to the installation of Addvance IT’s hospitality solution at
Technology giant IBM is pushing ahead with the development of predictive analytics to help experts
The Welsh Rugby Union has announced a £2.5m investment into a range of initiatives to
Martyn Thomas, the acting chief executive officer of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), is to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Tourism agency VisitBritain has welcomed the announcement that the UK's image overseas and perception as
New research published by credit card firm MasterCard International has found that Rugby World Cup
A new tiered pricing structure for tickets to Ireland's Six Nations fixtures against France and
A decision to review a list of major sporting events protected for free-to-air television has
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has completed a deal with Nintendo UK that will give
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has reported a 66 per cent increase in operating profit
Paddy Power, the Ireland-based bookmaker, has reported a 24 per cent decrease in operating profits
A list of sporting events the BBC believes should remain available to free-to-air broadcasters has
A new cross-border rugby union tournament, featuring teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, is
Roger Mosey, the BBC's director of sport, has outlined the corporation's intent to defend the
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) intends to halve the amount it spends on sports sponsorship
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has re-elected David Pickering as its chair for the sixth
History will be made this Sunday when the Irish and French rugby union sides will
More than 50 Edinburgh children got the opportunity to play rugby for the first time
Manchester-based HMG Paints has developed a unique, waterborne, temporary grass marking paint for reproducing promotional
Punch Taverns has launched a promotional guide to encourage its retailers to get the most
Marston Hotels has volunteered the services of its Kent hotel, the Hythe Imperial, in order
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Property & Tenders
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
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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