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According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published the country's first ever
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The debate over whether safe standing areas should be allowed in English top flight football
Gym operators and physical activity providers are throwing open their doors today (27 September), offering
Kingston Council in South London has given the go ahead for a trio of “next
A percentage of the revenue from the sale of free-to-air broadcast rights will be ploughed
British Cycling has called upon the government to explore the possibility of opening up more
Argos has been announced as the lead partner for National Fitness Day (NFD) 2016, with
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Alisports – the sports arm of global trade platform Alibaba – has inked a strategic
Buoyed by its backing from Sport England in the quango’s recent sports strategy, CIMSPA has
A brand new body set up to represent the group fitness market has laid out
Effectively engaging school children in sport and physical activity is the only way to reach
Former UK Athletics chief executive David Moorcroft has been appointed as executive director of the
A Steering Group has been established to make Coventry one of the “leading cities in
Sport England’s funding to SkillsActive – the owner of fitness professional register REPs – has
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has issued a defiant rebuttal to online rumours that
Health clubs and fitness operators have an “enormous role to play” in helping to achieve
Senior politicians were urged last night to help drive the physical activity agenda by supporting
Andy Reed – the former MP for Loughborough – has been assigned to lead the
The Sport and Recreation Alliance has revealed its “disappointment” that the safeguarding of children and
The government’s long overdue childhood obesity strategy is facing further delays, with the document now
Exploring how the government’s new Sports Strategy will shape the future of the physical activity
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has urged local authorities to partner with brands to maintain their physical
Sport England has kicked off a review of the School Games following the publication of
John Whittingdale – the secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport – is one
Residents, clubs and local organisations are being asked for their views as Cheshire West and
Welcome to the new-look Sports Management, the first and only place for all the latest
The government has given its backing to several new vocational qualifications for 16-19 year-olds preparing
The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) will begin to deliver its own income by commercialising
Sport England has launched a consultation process as it prepares to develop its plan to
Joyce Cook OBE, the founder of the Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE),
UK Sport must guard against overstretching its resources after being told by the government that
The national body for sport and physical activity in colleges has refreshed its standards as
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has highlighted the importance of technology and apps in trying to
Commercialisation and a solid governance structure will be crucial for the future development of British
Local authority leisure operators must adopt a “more rounded approach” to delivering sport and leisure
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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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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Sports Strategy news

According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published the country's first ever
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The debate over whether safe standing areas should be allowed in English top flight football
Gym operators and physical activity providers are throwing open their doors today (27 September), offering
Kingston Council in South London has given the go ahead for a trio of “next
A percentage of the revenue from the sale of free-to-air broadcast rights will be ploughed
British Cycling has called upon the government to explore the possibility of opening up more
Argos has been announced as the lead partner for National Fitness Day (NFD) 2016, with
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Alisports – the sports arm of global trade platform Alibaba – has inked a strategic
Buoyed by its backing from Sport England in the quango’s recent sports strategy, CIMSPA has
A brand new body set up to represent the group fitness market has laid out
Effectively engaging school children in sport and physical activity is the only way to reach
Former UK Athletics chief executive David Moorcroft has been appointed as executive director of the
A Steering Group has been established to make Coventry one of the “leading cities in
Sport England’s funding to SkillsActive – the owner of fitness professional register REPs – has
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has issued a defiant rebuttal to online rumours that
Health clubs and fitness operators have an “enormous role to play” in helping to achieve
Senior politicians were urged last night to help drive the physical activity agenda by supporting
Andy Reed – the former MP for Loughborough – has been assigned to lead the
The Sport and Recreation Alliance has revealed its “disappointment” that the safeguarding of children and
The government’s long overdue childhood obesity strategy is facing further delays, with the document now
Exploring how the government’s new Sports Strategy will shape the future of the physical activity
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has urged local authorities to partner with brands to maintain their physical
Sport England has kicked off a review of the School Games following the publication of
John Whittingdale – the secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport – is one
Residents, clubs and local organisations are being asked for their views as Cheshire West and
Welcome to the new-look Sports Management, the first and only place for all the latest
The government has given its backing to several new vocational qualifications for 16-19 year-olds preparing
The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) will begin to deliver its own income by commercialising
Sport England has launched a consultation process as it prepares to develop its plan to
Joyce Cook OBE, the founder of the Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE),
UK Sport must guard against overstretching its resources after being told by the government that
The national body for sport and physical activity in colleges has refreshed its standards as
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has highlighted the importance of technology and apps in trying to
Commercialisation and a solid governance structure will be crucial for the future development of British
Local authority leisure operators must adopt a “more rounded approach” to delivering sport and leisure
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
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Company profile: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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