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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Peter Roberts, former CEO and founder of Pure Gym, has invested in Another Round, a
The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in
How can organisations, including health club and leisure businesses, decarbonise, generate clean energy and harness
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
UK Sport has outlined its mission to create the "greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments",
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
CIMSPA has issued a new policy to help ensure fitness and physical activity training is
The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
CIMSPA, has opened a consultation on the safe delivery of sport and physical activity online,
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
The UK government has begun stepping up its plans for the return of sport, according
The physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
Leading organisations in the physical activity sector have urged chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide urgent
A new Sports Governance Academy (SGA), designed to support, develop and connect people working in
National governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have reported a rise in commercial revenue during 2019
UK Sport has commissioned an independent review into UK Athletics (UKA), as part of what
Chelsea Warr, the UK Sport performance director, has stepped down from her role to join
Former UK Sport chair, Baroness Sue Campbell, has received a damehood in this year's New
Five sports have secured additional funding towards their high-performance programmes ahead of the Tokyo 2020
Zara Hyde Peters will not take up her role as the next chief executive of
The English Institute of Sport (EIS) has made two appointments to the organisation’s board. They
This year's "summer of sport" has shown how the UK's sports infrastructure is capable of
This year's Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool in July, is already providing a legacy
First, the good news. Women now account for 40 per cent of board members across
Former international long-distance runner and British Triathlon chief Zara Hyde Peters OBE has been named
Youth Sport Trust (YST) has set out to protect the mental health of young talented
England Hockey has appointed current England Golf chief executive Nick Pink as its new CEO.
A new marketing campaign has been launched to showcase the "best of British sport" around
Medal success by British ski, snowboard and wheelchair curling athletes at world championship level is
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
Elite agency UK Sport has launched a mental health education programme aimed at supporting every
The UK has won bids for two world championships of sport – adding to a
Sally Munday, the current chief executive England and GB Hockey, has been appointed CEO of
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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UK Sport news

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Peter Roberts, former CEO and founder of Pure Gym, has invested in Another Round, a
The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in
How can organisations, including health club and leisure businesses, decarbonise, generate clean energy and harness
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
UK Sport has outlined its mission to create the "greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments",
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
CIMSPA has issued a new policy to help ensure fitness and physical activity training is
The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
CIMSPA, has opened a consultation on the safe delivery of sport and physical activity online,
Leaders of major English sports have told MPs that they are set to lose more
The UK government has begun stepping up its plans for the return of sport, according
The physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
Leading organisations in the physical activity sector have urged chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide urgent
A new Sports Governance Academy (SGA), designed to support, develop and connect people working in
National governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have reported a rise in commercial revenue during 2019
UK Sport has commissioned an independent review into UK Athletics (UKA), as part of what
Chelsea Warr, the UK Sport performance director, has stepped down from her role to join
Former UK Sport chair, Baroness Sue Campbell, has received a damehood in this year's New
Five sports have secured additional funding towards their high-performance programmes ahead of the Tokyo 2020
Zara Hyde Peters will not take up her role as the next chief executive of
The English Institute of Sport (EIS) has made two appointments to the organisation’s board. They
This year's "summer of sport" has shown how the UK's sports infrastructure is capable of
This year's Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool in July, is already providing a legacy
First, the good news. Women now account for 40 per cent of board members across
Former international long-distance runner and British Triathlon chief Zara Hyde Peters OBE has been named
Youth Sport Trust (YST) has set out to protect the mental health of young talented
England Hockey has appointed current England Golf chief executive Nick Pink as its new CEO.
A new marketing campaign has been launched to showcase the "best of British sport" around
Medal success by British ski, snowboard and wheelchair curling athletes at world championship level is
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
Elite agency UK Sport has launched a mental health education programme aimed at supporting every
The UK has won bids for two world championships of sport – adding to a
Sally Munday, the current chief executive England and GB Hockey, has been appointed CEO of
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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
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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
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
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Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
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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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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