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Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief Bill Sweeney has said the sport wants to play a
Having a 'head of wellness' at schools would get students and staff more active, health
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has posted losses of £30.9m for 2017-18 – a year
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Steve Brown has announced he will step down as CEO of the Rugby Football Union
England Rugby has teamed up with Virgin Active to create a training programme aimed at
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
The RFU and Sport England will invest £10m to get 100,000 more women and girls
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has appointed Steve Brown as its new CEO, with the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Rugby coaches and PE teachers will be offered a free course to teach them how
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has begun its search for a new chief executive after
Ten teams have been selected to compete in the new Women’s Super Rugby competition, as
People in Aylesbury, Preston and Weston-super-Mare will be able to play rugby for £1 on
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will shake up its coaching development programme after hiring for
Twenty-seven clubs and partners have been lined up by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
National governing bodies that receive more than £1m (US$1.2m, €1.1m) of public money over a
Record revenues for the Rugby Football Union (RFU) contributed to a 5 per cent increase
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is planning to develop an artificial grass pitch in Liverpool
Aylesbury, Preston and Weston-super-Mare are the first towns to benefit from floodlit artificial pitches under
Community rugby and the academies of professional rugby clubs will receive fresh investment following a
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has surpassed its target of 15,000 registered players for its
Sport England has praised the governing bodies of rugby union, netball and cricket for their
Twickenham – the home of English rugby – is embarking on a redevelopment plan which
Nigel Melville, chief executive of USA Rugby, will join the Rugby Football Union (RFU) this
English rugby legend Maggie Alphonsi has been appointed as an ambassador for the Rugby Football
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is investigating whether professional clubs are holding players back from
Former England international lock Bill Beaumont is set to become chair of World Rugby after
Twickenham Stadium will enforce strict security measures for the upcoming Six Nations matches in light
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has unveiled a new approach to under-13s rugby emphasising fun,
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is bidding to increase female participation in the game by
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will invest £57m (US$86.4m, €78.5m) into the development of 100
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) boosted its grassroots investment by 5 per cent to £32.5m
Improvements to clubhouses, a focus on coaching and investment in artificial pitches have been highlighted
The governance structure of English rugby should be altered to distribute authority beyond the Rugby
The Rugby World Cup 2015 – which kicks off today – has already broken all
From 7-9 September, the Soccerex Global Convention will be the epicentre of the football industry,
As part of a £750,000 redevelopment of its club house, Berkshire-based Redingensians Rugby Union Club
12,300
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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
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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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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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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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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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Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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The RFU news

Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief Bill Sweeney has said the sport wants to play a
Having a 'head of wellness' at schools would get students and staff more active, health
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has posted losses of £30.9m for 2017-18 – a year
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Steve Brown has announced he will step down as CEO of the Rugby Football Union
England Rugby has teamed up with Virgin Active to create a training programme aimed at
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
The RFU and Sport England will invest £10m to get 100,000 more women and girls
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has appointed Steve Brown as its new CEO, with the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Rugby coaches and PE teachers will be offered a free course to teach them how
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has begun its search for a new chief executive after
Ten teams have been selected to compete in the new Women’s Super Rugby competition, as
People in Aylesbury, Preston and Weston-super-Mare will be able to play rugby for £1 on
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will shake up its coaching development programme after hiring for
Twenty-seven clubs and partners have been lined up by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
National governing bodies that receive more than £1m (US$1.2m, €1.1m) of public money over a
Record revenues for the Rugby Football Union (RFU) contributed to a 5 per cent increase
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is planning to develop an artificial grass pitch in Liverpool
Aylesbury, Preston and Weston-super-Mare are the first towns to benefit from floodlit artificial pitches under
Community rugby and the academies of professional rugby clubs will receive fresh investment following a
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has surpassed its target of 15,000 registered players for its
Sport England has praised the governing bodies of rugby union, netball and cricket for their
Twickenham – the home of English rugby – is embarking on a redevelopment plan which
Nigel Melville, chief executive of USA Rugby, will join the Rugby Football Union (RFU) this
English rugby legend Maggie Alphonsi has been appointed as an ambassador for the Rugby Football
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is investigating whether professional clubs are holding players back from
Former England international lock Bill Beaumont is set to become chair of World Rugby after
Twickenham Stadium will enforce strict security measures for the upcoming Six Nations matches in light
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has unveiled a new approach to under-13s rugby emphasising fun,
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is bidding to increase female participation in the game by
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will invest £57m (US$86.4m, €78.5m) into the development of 100
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) boosted its grassroots investment by 5 per cent to £32.5m
Improvements to clubhouses, a focus on coaching and investment in artificial pitches have been highlighted
The governance structure of English rugby should be altered to distribute authority beyond the Rugby
The Rugby World Cup 2015 – which kicks off today – has already broken all
From 7-9 September, the Soccerex Global Convention will be the epicentre of the football industry,
As part of a £750,000 redevelopment of its club house, Berkshire-based Redingensians Rugby Union Club
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
HCM magazine
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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: 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.
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: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
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Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
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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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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