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general election news

Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
With just a few weeks until the General Election, CIMSPA – the organisation that represents people
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
Nicky Morgan has been reappointed culture secretary, despite having retired from the House of Commons
The Conservative Party has promised to invest £550m in grassroots football – if it wins
Almost half of children and young people (46.8 per cent) in England are doing the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The main political parties need to "discuss prevention in the same breath as they discuss
The Sport and Recreation Alliance and ukactive will host sport and physical activity hustings with
Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, has written to Boris Johnson, requesting that the Prime Minister's
Disability sports charity Activity Alliance has called on political parties to commit to giving disabled
The physical activity sector has called for the UK's party leaders to commit to improving
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to introduce measures which would allow football fans to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The UK sports sector has been paying its tributes to former Labour cabinet minister Dame
Former House of Commons deputy leader Michael Ellis has been named parliamentary undersecretary for arts,
Tourism minister John Glen is the latest mover in British prime minister Theresa May’s cabinet
The construction of a new stadium for York City Football Club and York City Knights
The spa at the privately-owned Cliveden House boutique hotel in Taplow, UK, has reopened following
As its remit evolves, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has changed its name,
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced a shakeup of its ministerial
New facilities including the stadium being planned for Premier League football club Everton FC and
Karen Bradley and Tracey Crouch, the government ministers with ultimate responsibility to the UK sport
Merlin Entertainments chief Nick Varney has said the next UK government must hand over responsibility
Sporting Future, the first piece of major sports policy in over a decade, will be
Manifestos launched by the major political parties ahead of the 2017 General Election have set
National governing bodies and other sports organisations have work to do to improve their safeguarding
A number of prominent figures in the sport and physical activity sector have called on
Britain’s vote to pull out of the European Union has been branded “stupid” and “one
Rugby league’s governing body has urged all political parties to reaffirm their commitment to investing
Public sector workers should be entitled to at least three days of paid leave if
The mayor of Liverpool has opened the door to a ‘Northern Powerhouse’ bid for the
The British Government has deferred a tax relief aimed at helping to cover the costs
Ukactive has launched a five-point manifesto designed to improve the health of the nation, urging
ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has pledged that the voice of the physical activity sector
John Whittingdale – the secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport – is one
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Research
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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Specifier
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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Editor's letter
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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Insight
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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…
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: 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: 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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
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Company profile: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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13-13 Jun 2026
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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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

general election news

Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
With just a few weeks until the General Election, CIMSPA – the organisation that represents people
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
Nicky Morgan has been reappointed culture secretary, despite having retired from the House of Commons
The Conservative Party has promised to invest £550m in grassroots football – if it wins
Almost half of children and young people (46.8 per cent) in England are doing the
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The main political parties need to "discuss prevention in the same breath as they discuss
The Sport and Recreation Alliance and ukactive will host sport and physical activity hustings with
Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, has written to Boris Johnson, requesting that the Prime Minister's
Disability sports charity Activity Alliance has called on political parties to commit to giving disabled
The physical activity sector has called for the UK's party leaders to commit to improving
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to introduce measures which would allow football fans to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The UK sports sector has been paying its tributes to former Labour cabinet minister Dame
Former House of Commons deputy leader Michael Ellis has been named parliamentary undersecretary for arts,
Tourism minister John Glen is the latest mover in British prime minister Theresa May’s cabinet
The construction of a new stadium for York City Football Club and York City Knights
The spa at the privately-owned Cliveden House boutique hotel in Taplow, UK, has reopened following
As its remit evolves, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has changed its name,
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced a shakeup of its ministerial
New facilities including the stadium being planned for Premier League football club Everton FC and
Karen Bradley and Tracey Crouch, the government ministers with ultimate responsibility to the UK sport
Merlin Entertainments chief Nick Varney has said the next UK government must hand over responsibility
Sporting Future, the first piece of major sports policy in over a decade, will be
Manifestos launched by the major political parties ahead of the 2017 General Election have set
National governing bodies and other sports organisations have work to do to improve their safeguarding
A number of prominent figures in the sport and physical activity sector have called on
Britain’s vote to pull out of the European Union has been branded “stupid” and “one
Rugby league’s governing body has urged all political parties to reaffirm their commitment to investing
Public sector workers should be entitled to at least three days of paid leave if
The mayor of Liverpool has opened the door to a ‘Northern Powerhouse’ bid for the
The British Government has deferred a tax relief aimed at helping to cover the costs
Ukactive has launched a five-point manifesto designed to improve the health of the nation, urging
ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has pledged that the voice of the physical activity sector
John Whittingdale – the secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport – is one
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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
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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…
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: 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: 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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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