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Giving town and cities more powers to decide over taxation and public spending could improve
Handing tourism responsibility to local governments could help English tourism soar, according to new research.
NHS and public sector organisations in Greater Manchester have signed a strategic partnership with Sport
Birmingham has been encouraged to mount a bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games by Prime
A new report by Arts Council England (ACE) has said that local authority investment in
The Welsh Conservative Party has sent a formal letter to sports minister Tracey Crouch to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Tourism Alliance has criticised the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) decision to
The government's wide-ranging sports strategy covers several bases within its 82-pages, from funding guidelines to
Chancellor George Osborne’s plans to give local councils new powers over business rates could leave
The Tourism Alliance has called on the government to address inconsistencies in Air Passenger Duty
Former tourism minister John Penrose has called for VisitEngland to become an independent organisation, in
Scottish transport minister Keith Brown has urged the Westminster to devolve responsibility for Air Passenger
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Dr Tony Jewell, the chief medical officer (CMO) for Wales, has called for the introduction
The Scottish Government has revealed that it plans to maintain public spending on the arts,
A list of sporting events the BBC believes should remain available to free-to-air broadcasters has
The Scottish Government’s pledge to contribute £12.5m towards the acquisition of a Titian masterpiece has
One week after inconclusive results from the Scottish elections, no single party has enough seats
CABE Space has warned that unless long-term management and maintenance funding schemes are put in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Scottish tourism minister Patricia Ferguson MSP revealed the draft Strategy for Tourism in Scotland at
The Scottish Executive has announced its intention to introduce comprehensive smoke-free legislation in public places.
The UK pub industry has seen its fair share of the action over the past
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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
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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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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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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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.
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devolution news

Giving town and cities more powers to decide over taxation and public spending could improve
Handing tourism responsibility to local governments could help English tourism soar, according to new research.
NHS and public sector organisations in Greater Manchester have signed a strategic partnership with Sport
Birmingham has been encouraged to mount a bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games by Prime
A new report by Arts Council England (ACE) has said that local authority investment in
The Welsh Conservative Party has sent a formal letter to sports minister Tracey Crouch to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Tourism Alliance has criticised the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) decision to
The government's wide-ranging sports strategy covers several bases within its 82-pages, from funding guidelines to
Chancellor George Osborne’s plans to give local councils new powers over business rates could leave
The Tourism Alliance has called on the government to address inconsistencies in Air Passenger Duty
Former tourism minister John Penrose has called for VisitEngland to become an independent organisation, in
Scottish transport minister Keith Brown has urged the Westminster to devolve responsibility for Air Passenger
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Dr Tony Jewell, the chief medical officer (CMO) for Wales, has called for the introduction
The Scottish Government has revealed that it plans to maintain public spending on the arts,
A list of sporting events the BBC believes should remain available to free-to-air broadcasters has
The Scottish Government’s pledge to contribute £12.5m towards the acquisition of a Titian masterpiece has
One week after inconclusive results from the Scottish elections, no single party has enough seats
CABE Space has warned that unless long-term management and maintenance funding schemes are put in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Scottish tourism minister Patricia Ferguson MSP revealed the draft Strategy for Tourism in Scotland at
The Scottish Executive has announced its intention to introduce comprehensive smoke-free legislation in public places.
The UK pub industry has seen its fair share of the action over the past
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Leisure Energy has joined the Everything Estates frameworks
Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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
Diary dates
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