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Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
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The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is considering an appeal against the hefty ban given to
UK Athletics has launched an independent review of its handling of the relationship it had
A survey of UK gym users has found that a third (34 per cent) of
Gym goers that guzzle back a protein shake post-workout to help build muscle mass and
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A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
A progress report on the government’s Sporting Future strategy has been overshadowed by the omission
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has described the government’s strategy for sport as making “good progress”
Seven new trustees have been appointed to the board of the Women’s Sport Trust (WST)
Architecture practice Bear Stadiums and Italian timber manufacturer Rubner Holzbau have joined forces to produce
Seven aspiring sports took one step closer to Olympic status after being provisionally recognised by
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has published a report to highlight its “extensive work” after the government
A review of into the effectiveness and governance of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has been launched
Julie Harrington – the woman responsible for running Wembley Stadium for the Football Association (FA)
Public funding UK Sport distributes to British Cycling is not under immediate threat despite the
Dr Nick Webborn – who acted as chief medical officer during the London 2012 Paralympics
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has proposed a number of substantial reforms –
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The chief executive of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has claimed that the lack of funding the
Sir Craig Reedie – the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) – will give
An independent review which focuses on the welfare and safety of participants in grassroots and
London’s Excel Centre has been named as the next host of the International Association of
Researchers and scientists can apply for a portion of a US$10m (£6.9m, €8.9m) fund being
Adidas, the giant German sportswear company, is expected to terminate its sponsorship deal with the
The Football Association (FA) has accused the chief of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) of making “unhelpful”
The UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) is being lined up to oversee Russia’s drug-testing operations while
European Athletics vice-president Jean Garcia has taken on the interim chief executive role of the
The second part of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (Wada) independent commission has damned the International
UK Sport-funded athletes should have a record of all their drugs tests available on a
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) will double its anti-doping budget and rewrite its
Russia’s road back to competing in international athletics begins next month with the first visit
The All-Russia Athletic Federation (ARAF) must “sever ties” with individuals connected with doping and resolve
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed the establishment of an independent testing facility following
French authorities have launched an investigation which will probe the International Association of Athletics Federations’
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has been appointed to the board of the World Anti-Doping Agency
Sebastian Coe has admitted that athletics is at a “crossroads” and faces an uncertain future
A World Anti-Doping Agency commission report into allegations of doping, cover-ups, and extortion in Russian
Former double Olympic 1,500m champion and London 2012 chair Lord Coe has been named the
The Irish Sports Council has provided an overview of its strategy for 2014 by announcing
Image: The doping facility was purposed built for the Games The London 2012 anti-doping facilities
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anti-doping news

Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
A pioneering gene testing method could be ready to use for the first time at
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is considering an appeal against the hefty ban given to
UK Athletics has launched an independent review of its handling of the relationship it had
A survey of UK gym users has found that a third (34 per cent) of
Gym goers that guzzle back a protein shake post-workout to help build muscle mass and
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
A progress report on the government’s Sporting Future strategy has been overshadowed by the omission
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has described the government’s strategy for sport as making “good progress”
Seven new trustees have been appointed to the board of the Women’s Sport Trust (WST)
Architecture practice Bear Stadiums and Italian timber manufacturer Rubner Holzbau have joined forces to produce
Seven aspiring sports took one step closer to Olympic status after being provisionally recognised by
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has published a report to highlight its “extensive work” after the government
A review of into the effectiveness and governance of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has been launched
Julie Harrington – the woman responsible for running Wembley Stadium for the Football Association (FA)
Public funding UK Sport distributes to British Cycling is not under immediate threat despite the
Dr Nick Webborn – who acted as chief medical officer during the London 2012 Paralympics
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has proposed a number of substantial reforms –
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The chief executive of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has claimed that the lack of funding the
Sir Craig Reedie – the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) – will give
An independent review which focuses on the welfare and safety of participants in grassroots and
London’s Excel Centre has been named as the next host of the International Association of
Researchers and scientists can apply for a portion of a US$10m (£6.9m, €8.9m) fund being
Adidas, the giant German sportswear company, is expected to terminate its sponsorship deal with the
The Football Association (FA) has accused the chief of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) of making “unhelpful”
The UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) is being lined up to oversee Russia’s drug-testing operations while
European Athletics vice-president Jean Garcia has taken on the interim chief executive role of the
The second part of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (Wada) independent commission has damned the International
UK Sport-funded athletes should have a record of all their drugs tests available on a
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) will double its anti-doping budget and rewrite its
Russia’s road back to competing in international athletics begins next month with the first visit
The All-Russia Athletic Federation (ARAF) must “sever ties” with individuals connected with doping and resolve
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has proposed the establishment of an independent testing facility following
French authorities have launched an investigation which will probe the International Association of Athletics Federations’
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has been appointed to the board of the World Anti-Doping Agency
Sebastian Coe has admitted that athletics is at a “crossroads” and faces an uncertain future
A World Anti-Doping Agency commission report into allegations of doping, cover-ups, and extortion in Russian
Former double Olympic 1,500m champion and London 2012 chair Lord Coe has been named the
The Irish Sports Council has provided an overview of its strategy for 2014 by announcing
Image: The doping facility was purposed built for the Games The London 2012 anti-doping facilities
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
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
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
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Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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