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Places Leisure has announced a new strategic partnership with COPA as the preferred apprenticeship delivery
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
The British Beauty Council has introduced the Future Talent Programme, a beauty-specific career development programme
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) and Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) have signed a partnership
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) and Leisure Opportunities have extended their strategic partnership. The extension
The first ever tourism sector deal aims to prepare the UK for an extra 9
Some of the UK's leading spa operators and consultants convened in Birmingham last week (14
The Swimming Teachers Association (STA) and Leisure Media have signed a strategic partnership designed to
The Gym Group has revealed plans to launch its own branded personal training academy. Working
More than 1,400 swimming teachers across the UK will join a major new training framework
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
CIMSPA – the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity – has
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget was a “missed opportunity” for the government to demonstrate its
Work to improve physical activity sector apprenticeships through the Trailblazer initiative has made another leap
Sport and leisure training provider Icon Training is planning a complete overhaul of its training
ukactive has announced the high-profile shortlist of candidates aiming to join the new ukactive Board
Physical activity sector skills bodies will meet in the coming weeks to discuss the future
Awarding organisation Active IQ has launched a new range of active leisure qualifications designed to
Lifestyle Personal Training (LSF-PT) is bidding to bridge the gap between the fitness and medical
More than 55 per cent of UK fitness managers believe that exercise professionals are under-skilled
Is the health and fitness industry fully-qualified to deliver professional advice and guidance? That was
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed a
The Compass Association (TCA) - the newly launched industry body for sports providers - has
The Compass Association (TCA) - the newly launched industry body for sports providers - has
Image: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with the England team The Football Association (FA)
A new Employer Ownership Fund has been launched in order to give employers direct access
Work has commenced on the construction of St George's Park near Burton-upon-Trent - the Football
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has today unveiled the conclusions of the TwentyTen Industry Consultation.
Duty managers from Haverhill and Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centres have gained a national qualification
Crystal Palace-based London Leisure College (LLC) has been named the Centre of Excellence in Leisure
Incoming Register of Exercise Professionals' (REPs) Registrar Jean-Ann Marnoch has set out her hopes and
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the active leisure and learning sector, has submitted
The Sector Skills Council for active leisure and learning, SkillsActive, has launched a fully interactive
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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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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
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Interview
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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Talking point
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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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
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
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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Opinion
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Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
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CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
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career pathways news

Places Leisure has announced a new strategic partnership with COPA as the preferred apprenticeship delivery
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
The British Beauty Council has introduced the Future Talent Programme, a beauty-specific career development programme
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) and Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) have signed a partnership
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) and Leisure Opportunities have extended their strategic partnership. The extension
The first ever tourism sector deal aims to prepare the UK for an extra 9
Some of the UK's leading spa operators and consultants convened in Birmingham last week (14
The Swimming Teachers Association (STA) and Leisure Media have signed a strategic partnership designed to
The Gym Group has revealed plans to launch its own branded personal training academy. Working
More than 1,400 swimming teachers across the UK will join a major new training framework
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
CIMSPA – the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity – has
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget was a “missed opportunity” for the government to demonstrate its
Work to improve physical activity sector apprenticeships through the Trailblazer initiative has made another leap
Sport and leisure training provider Icon Training is planning a complete overhaul of its training
ukactive has announced the high-profile shortlist of candidates aiming to join the new ukactive Board
Physical activity sector skills bodies will meet in the coming weeks to discuss the future
Awarding organisation Active IQ has launched a new range of active leisure qualifications designed to
Lifestyle Personal Training (LSF-PT) is bidding to bridge the gap between the fitness and medical
More than 55 per cent of UK fitness managers believe that exercise professionals are under-skilled
Is the health and fitness industry fully-qualified to deliver professional advice and guidance? That was
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed a
The Compass Association (TCA) - the newly launched industry body for sports providers - has
The Compass Association (TCA) - the newly launched industry body for sports providers - has
Image: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with the England team The Football Association (FA)
A new Employer Ownership Fund has been launched in order to give employers direct access
Work has commenced on the construction of St George's Park near Burton-upon-Trent - the Football
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has today unveiled the conclusions of the TwentyTen Industry Consultation.
Duty managers from Haverhill and Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centres have gained a national qualification
Crystal Palace-based London Leisure College (LLC) has been named the Centre of Excellence in Leisure
Incoming Register of Exercise Professionals' (REPs) Registrar Jean-Ann Marnoch has set out her hopes and
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the active leisure and learning sector, has submitted
The Sector Skills Council for active leisure and learning, SkillsActive, has launched a fully interactive
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Directory
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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