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Sochi 2014 news

Paralympians are seen as the most inspirational athletes by children and young people, according to
Sainsbury's, one of the key sponsors of the ParalympicsGB team, has renewed its partnership with
The chief executive of British Ski & Snowboard has hailed Dave Ryding’s historic second place
The man behind Sochi’s bid and preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics will deliver a
UK Sport has launched what it has described as “the biggest multi-sport talent identification campaign
Geraint John, an established senior advisor at Populous, is today (28 November) being awarded the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Olympic medallist snowboarder Jenny Jones will launch a new snowsports club aimed at 11-18 year
Ukrainian city Lviv has become the third city to pull out of the bidding process
UK Sport is to double its investment in Team GB’s Winter Olympic athletes ahead of
A new initiative, launched by the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Organising Committee (SOOC), is offering
Bill Sweeney, head of business development for German sports equipment giant PUMA, has been confirmed
Several winter sports are set to receive a combined investment of £443,200 to help with
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay will, for the first time ever, take a trip
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has announced that Games Services Manager Louise Whitehead and Sport
Former champion curler Mike Hay has been appointed chef de mission for Team GB at
Lord Sebastian Coe has been named the new chair of the British Olympic Association (BOA).
Simon Timson, the current head of the England development programme and science and medicine at
High performance sports agency UK Sport has confirmed British Ski and Snowboarding is to receive
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has commissioned Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) chair Sir John Armitt to
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its
VisitBritain has secured a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian Federal Agency for Tourism
Organisers of the Sochi 2014 Winter Games have unveiled plans to impose a 'blanket ban'
Organisers of the Sochi 2014 Winter Games have concluded a working agreement with the Republic
Six new events are to be included in the programme for the 2014 Winter Olympic
Sports minister Hugh Robertson has confirmed that an increase in Lottery funding post-2012 will ensure
Preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, remain 'on track' at the
The foundation stone for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Stadium has been laid in a
A new report has called for a "comprehensive assessment" of the effect that preparations for
The organising committee of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games has revealed the new brand and
Sports venue design company Populous has been appointed to the design team tasked with creating
Delegates at the Russia-Great Britain Olympic Partnership conference, held in Moscow recently, were told that
The International Festival for Physical Culture and Sports, held recently in Moscow, attracted more visitors
12,300
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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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
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Shaun Grove

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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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Sochi 2014 news

Paralympians are seen as the most inspirational athletes by children and young people, according to
Sainsbury's, one of the key sponsors of the ParalympicsGB team, has renewed its partnership with
The chief executive of British Ski & Snowboard has hailed Dave Ryding’s historic second place
The man behind Sochi’s bid and preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics will deliver a
UK Sport has launched what it has described as “the biggest multi-sport talent identification campaign
Geraint John, an established senior advisor at Populous, is today (28 November) being awarded the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Olympic medallist snowboarder Jenny Jones will launch a new snowsports club aimed at 11-18 year
Ukrainian city Lviv has become the third city to pull out of the bidding process
UK Sport is to double its investment in Team GB’s Winter Olympic athletes ahead of
A new initiative, launched by the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Organising Committee (SOOC), is offering
Bill Sweeney, head of business development for German sports equipment giant PUMA, has been confirmed
Several winter sports are set to receive a combined investment of £443,200 to help with
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Sochi 2014 Olympic Torch Relay will, for the first time ever, take a trip
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has announced that Games Services Manager Louise Whitehead and Sport
Former champion curler Mike Hay has been appointed chef de mission for Team GB at
Lord Sebastian Coe has been named the new chair of the British Olympic Association (BOA).
Simon Timson, the current head of the England development programme and science and medicine at
High performance sports agency UK Sport has confirmed British Ski and Snowboarding is to receive
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has commissioned Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) chair Sir John Armitt to
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its
VisitBritain has secured a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Russian Federal Agency for Tourism
Organisers of the Sochi 2014 Winter Games have unveiled plans to impose a 'blanket ban'
Organisers of the Sochi 2014 Winter Games have concluded a working agreement with the Republic
Six new events are to be included in the programme for the 2014 Winter Olympic
Sports minister Hugh Robertson has confirmed that an increase in Lottery funding post-2012 will ensure
Preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, remain 'on track' at the
The foundation stone for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Stadium has been laid in a
A new report has called for a "comprehensive assessment" of the effect that preparations for
The organising committee of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games has revealed the new brand and
Sports venue design company Populous has been appointed to the design team tasked with creating
Delegates at the Russia-Great Britain Olympic Partnership conference, held in Moscow recently, were told that
The International Festival for Physical Culture and Sports, held recently in Moscow, attracted more visitors
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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 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: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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
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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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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