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A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Leisure centres and stadiums are being transformed into emergency hospital wards in Wales, as part
Welsh schoolchildren will be offered at least two hours of physical education each week, after
An inquiry into physical activity levels among children and young people in Wales has been
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has thrown her weight behind a Welsh bid for the 2026 Commonwealth
Plaid Cymru will launch an ambitious bid to bring the Commonwealth Games and Tour de
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Welsh Conservative Party has sent a formal letter to sports minister Tracey Crouch to
The Welsh government has given the green light for a £315m motor racing development, which
Arts Council England (ACE) and the BBC have confirmed the 53 successful applicants who will
The National Botanic Garden of Wales has secured an additional GBP150,000 worth of public funding
Cardiff's Sherman Cymru has opened its doors to the public for the first time in
Members of Cardiff Council's executive have approved revised plans for the redevelopment of Eastern Leisure
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Members of the public have been given the opportunity to comment on initial plans for
Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones has helped launch a national roll-out of a scheme that
Nine heritage projects across Wales have been awarded a share of £2.4m from the Welsh
A path providing a continuous 870-mile (1,400km) walking route around the entire coast of Wales,
Moto GP and World Touring Car Championship events could be held in South Wales after
The College Ystrad Mynach has revealed plans for the development of a new £20m leisure
The Welsh Assembly Government has announced that £1m is to be shared by a number
Plans to revamp Cardiff's Eastern Leisure Centre are to be reviewed after the local authority
Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is to close to the public from 30 October ahead
A special event has taken place to celebrate the reopening of Colwyn Bay's new-look Theatr
Conwy Council has confirmed that its new centre of excellence for culture, leisure and sport
National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Wales are to receive a
Forestry Commission Wales (FCW) has confirmed plans to transform Newborough Forest on Anglesey, North Wales,
A major £10m restoration plan for Cardigan Castle, west Wales, is set to get underway
Branding and design agency M Worldwide and fit out contractor Datum Contracts have been appointed
Welsh environment minister John Griffiths has formally unveiled the latest 5.5-mile (8.9km) of the new
Bedwellty House and Park in Tredegar, South Wales, has officially reopened to the public, following
A planned multi-million pound renovation of Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is one of three
Swansea's historic castle will be opened up to the public for the "first time in
Rhyl's Apollo Cinema has reopened to the public today (15 August) - six months after
A 30ft (9.1m)-high glass bridge allowing visitors to access Alina's Chapel at Oystermouth Castle near
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (BBNPA) has revealed that Julie James, a Welsh Assembly Government-appointed
Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) has backed plans for the development of a new multi-million
Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government's historic environment agency, has confirmed that it is to undertake
Anglesey Aluminium Metal (AAM) has announced that it has joined forces with Land and Lakes
Work has commenced on the demolition of Swansea's historic Vetch Field, which closed in 2005
Cyfartha Castle Museum and Art Gallery in Merthyr Tydfil has officially reopened its doors to
Colwyn Bay's Theatr Colwyn - one of the oldest operating venues of its kind in
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Welsh Assembly news

A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Leisure centres and stadiums are being transformed into emergency hospital wards in Wales, as part
Welsh schoolchildren will be offered at least two hours of physical education each week, after
An inquiry into physical activity levels among children and young people in Wales has been
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has thrown her weight behind a Welsh bid for the 2026 Commonwealth
Plaid Cymru will launch an ambitious bid to bring the Commonwealth Games and Tour de
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Welsh Conservative Party has sent a formal letter to sports minister Tracey Crouch to
The Welsh government has given the green light for a £315m motor racing development, which
Arts Council England (ACE) and the BBC have confirmed the 53 successful applicants who will
The National Botanic Garden of Wales has secured an additional GBP150,000 worth of public funding
Cardiff's Sherman Cymru has opened its doors to the public for the first time in
Members of Cardiff Council's executive have approved revised plans for the redevelopment of Eastern Leisure
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Members of the public have been given the opportunity to comment on initial plans for
Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones has helped launch a national roll-out of a scheme that
Nine heritage projects across Wales have been awarded a share of £2.4m from the Welsh
A path providing a continuous 870-mile (1,400km) walking route around the entire coast of Wales,
Moto GP and World Touring Car Championship events could be held in South Wales after
The College Ystrad Mynach has revealed plans for the development of a new £20m leisure
The Welsh Assembly Government has announced that £1m is to be shared by a number
Plans to revamp Cardiff's Eastern Leisure Centre are to be reviewed after the local authority
Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is to close to the public from 30 October ahead
A special event has taken place to celebrate the reopening of Colwyn Bay's new-look Theatr
Conwy Council has confirmed that its new centre of excellence for culture, leisure and sport
National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Wales are to receive a
Forestry Commission Wales (FCW) has confirmed plans to transform Newborough Forest on Anglesey, North Wales,
A major £10m restoration plan for Cardigan Castle, west Wales, is set to get underway
Branding and design agency M Worldwide and fit out contractor Datum Contracts have been appointed
Welsh environment minister John Griffiths has formally unveiled the latest 5.5-mile (8.9km) of the new
Bedwellty House and Park in Tredegar, South Wales, has officially reopened to the public, following
A planned multi-million pound renovation of Swansea's Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is one of three
Swansea's historic castle will be opened up to the public for the "first time in
Rhyl's Apollo Cinema has reopened to the public today (15 August) - six months after
A 30ft (9.1m)-high glass bridge allowing visitors to access Alina's Chapel at Oystermouth Castle near
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (BBNPA) has revealed that Julie James, a Welsh Assembly Government-appointed
Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) has backed plans for the development of a new multi-million
Cadw, the Welsh Assembly Government's historic environment agency, has confirmed that it is to undertake
Anglesey Aluminium Metal (AAM) has announced that it has joined forces with Land and Lakes
Work has commenced on the demolition of Swansea's historic Vetch Field, which closed in 2005
Cyfartha Castle Museum and Art Gallery in Merthyr Tydfil has officially reopened its doors to
Colwyn Bay's Theatr Colwyn - one of the oldest operating venues of its kind in
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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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.
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Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: 115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
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PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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