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Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
The chancellor, Sajid Javid, has revealed that the government will present its budget on 11
Museum infrastructure in the UK is at breaking point and requires critical investment to protect
A new report conducted by the UK’s Centre for Economic and Business Research has found
Experts from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) will work alongside members of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Pools, gyms, golf clubs and sports facilities across Edinburgh face an uncertain future following proposals
An open letter penned to Boris Johnson, Britain’s secretary of state for foreign affairs, has
A curatorial development fund worth £500,000 (US$645,000, €550,000) has been created to help already established
Five directors of Italian museums, suspended after a controversial court ruling deemed their appointments illegal,
A historic shakeup of Italy’s museum directors has been thrown into disarray, after the courts
Funding cuts at a local level could result in “cultural cold spots” across Britain, according
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Local authorities have been at the forefront of creating a “transformative” participation legacy following London
Funding cuts to vocational qualifications had a “significant impact” on the fall in the number
In the wake of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), the Museums Association
Britain, as a nation, will be transformed by its decision to leave the European Union,
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has urged local authorities to partner with brands to maintain their physical
The Local Government Association (LGA) has cautioned that councils will have to continue to divert
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Football Association (FA) has requested pitch information from its affiliated clubs to discover areas
YMCA Awards has appointed Craig Potter head of commercial as the awarding organisation aims to
Arts Council England (ACE) and the UK’s national museums and galleries, will not feel the
Leisure-net Solutions has announced that it will launch a new physical activity industry networking event
After announcing plans in January for a historic shakeup of its museum sector, Italy’s Culture
The Museums Association has warned that funding cuts could mean the end of free entry
Some obese and inactive NHS patients are unable to access public health initiatives designed to
Continued cuts to local authorities’ cultural and leisure budgets could undermine the health and wellbeing
Italy is on the hunt for 20 new directors to be installed in the country’s
A new survey from the Museums Association has shown that around one in every 10
In an exclusive interview with AM2, Jamie Christon, MD of Chester Zoo, UK, has revealed
Two Liverpool leisure centres are threatened with closure as Liverpool City Council (LCC) weighs up
High performance sports agency UK Sport has revealed details of its Annual Investment Review, with
Chancellor George Osborne has announced that grassroots sport, arts and museums will have to undergo
British cultural attractions are earning more than £100m a year through retail sales generating essential
The National Funding Scheme has launched a new initiative in London that enables people to
Budgets across the UK are delivering harsh cuts to arts groups with Westminster council set
Worcester City Council is the latest local authority to consider cost saving measures in sports
Shadow Olympics minister Tessa Jowell has called for cross-party consensus to ensure a lasting legacy
Image: Cuts are having a severe impact on museums New research carried out by the
Newly-published findings from a Museums Association (MA) survey - The Impact Of Cuts On UK
Boston Borough Council (BBC) has revealed that the Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex is to undergo
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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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funding cuts news

Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
The chancellor, Sajid Javid, has revealed that the government will present its budget on 11
Museum infrastructure in the UK is at breaking point and requires critical investment to protect
A new report conducted by the UK’s Centre for Economic and Business Research has found
Experts from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) will work alongside members of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Pools, gyms, golf clubs and sports facilities across Edinburgh face an uncertain future following proposals
An open letter penned to Boris Johnson, Britain’s secretary of state for foreign affairs, has
A curatorial development fund worth £500,000 (US$645,000, €550,000) has been created to help already established
Five directors of Italian museums, suspended after a controversial court ruling deemed their appointments illegal,
A historic shakeup of Italy’s museum directors has been thrown into disarray, after the courts
Funding cuts at a local level could result in “cultural cold spots” across Britain, according
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Local authorities have been at the forefront of creating a “transformative” participation legacy following London
Funding cuts to vocational qualifications had a “significant impact” on the fall in the number
In the wake of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), the Museums Association
Britain, as a nation, will be transformed by its decision to leave the European Union,
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has urged local authorities to partner with brands to maintain their physical
The Local Government Association (LGA) has cautioned that councils will have to continue to divert
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Football Association (FA) has requested pitch information from its affiliated clubs to discover areas
YMCA Awards has appointed Craig Potter head of commercial as the awarding organisation aims to
Arts Council England (ACE) and the UK’s national museums and galleries, will not feel the
Leisure-net Solutions has announced that it will launch a new physical activity industry networking event
After announcing plans in January for a historic shakeup of its museum sector, Italy’s Culture
The Museums Association has warned that funding cuts could mean the end of free entry
Some obese and inactive NHS patients are unable to access public health initiatives designed to
Continued cuts to local authorities’ cultural and leisure budgets could undermine the health and wellbeing
Italy is on the hunt for 20 new directors to be installed in the country’s
A new survey from the Museums Association has shown that around one in every 10
In an exclusive interview with AM2, Jamie Christon, MD of Chester Zoo, UK, has revealed
Two Liverpool leisure centres are threatened with closure as Liverpool City Council (LCC) weighs up
High performance sports agency UK Sport has revealed details of its Annual Investment Review, with
Chancellor George Osborne has announced that grassroots sport, arts and museums will have to undergo
British cultural attractions are earning more than £100m a year through retail sales generating essential
The National Funding Scheme has launched a new initiative in London that enables people to
Budgets across the UK are delivering harsh cuts to arts groups with Westminster council set
Worcester City Council is the latest local authority to consider cost saving measures in sports
Shadow Olympics minister Tessa Jowell has called for cross-party consensus to ensure a lasting legacy
Image: Cuts are having a severe impact on museums New research carried out by the
Newly-published findings from a Museums Association (MA) survey - The Impact Of Cuts On UK
Boston Borough Council (BBC) has revealed that the Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex is to undergo
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Opinion
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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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
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Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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