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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Damian Collins, MP for Folkestone and Hythe, has been re-elected as chair of the Digital,
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has published a report to highlight its “extensive work” after the government
UK Sport has dismissed criticisms that it has failed in its duty of care to
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 sport sector needs to be more proactive in analysing whether athletes are being pushed
Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee is on the hunt for a new chair
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has proposed a number of substantial reforms –
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
The European Commission will invite all sporting federations in the continent to commit to a
Researchers and scientists can apply for a portion of a US$10m (£6.9m, €8.9m) fund being
The United States is the most dominant nation in sporting politics, with citizens in more
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’
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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Damian Collins, MP for Folkestone and Hythe, has been re-elected as chair of the Digital,
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has published a report to highlight its “extensive work” after the government
UK Sport has dismissed criticisms that it has failed in its duty of care to
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 sport sector needs to be more proactive in analysing whether athletes are being pushed
Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee is on the hunt for a new chair
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has proposed a number of substantial reforms –
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
The European Commission will invite all sporting federations in the continent to commit to a
Researchers and scientists can apply for a portion of a US$10m (£6.9m, €8.9m) fund being
The United States is the most dominant nation in sporting politics, with citizens in more
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’
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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