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The European Court of Human Rights has recognised Italy’s claim to a prized Greek antiquity.
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
Hundreds of thousands of small companies in the UK – including those operating in spa,
Hundreds of thousands of small companies in the UK – including those operating in fitness
Health and fitness and leisure businesses in the UK will find out in September if
Championship football club Luton Town has cleared the final legal hurdle standing in its way
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) is set to enter administration after talks to find a
The £1bn ($1.38bn, €1.12bn) project to rebuild Chelsea Football Club’s Stamford Bridge stadium has overcome
Tenerife’s Siam Park, one of the best in the world according to TripAdvisor users, is
Five directors of Italian museums, suspended after a controversial court ruling deemed their appointments illegal,
Long-touted plans for a Paramount theme park in Spain appear to have finally collapsed after
Formosa Fun Coast, the Taiwan waterpark where 15 revellers were killed and hundreds injured in
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Yorkshire spa resort Titanic Spa has been successful in a legal challenge against Titanic Hotel
Around 750,000 gym users have saved £37m (US$48.1m, €42.9m) as a consequence of interventions by
Bristol Rovers’ new Jordanian owners will not look into alternative stadium developments until the club’s
Bolton Wanderers Football Club has sold its Euxton training ground to local rival Wigan Athletic.
Real Madrid’s plan to redevelop its Santiago Bernabeu stadium has encountered a new setback after
“With big projects like this one, there's always going to be controversy,” said Nicolas Moreau,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Bristol Rovers’ £40m (US$62.2m, €56.4m) plan to move into a new stadium across the city
The long-running saga of the US$3.5bn (€2.7bn, £2.2bn) Baha Mar resort complex in the Bahamas
Prime Fitness – the largest énergie franchisee in Ireland which controls eight of the chain's
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, London, UK, has been given the green light to build a
Spanish football club Real Madrid has suffered a setback in its quest to undertake a
A High Court judge has ruled that Northern Ireland’s environment minister Mark H Durkan acted
The cause of a fire that gutted a business involved in a bitter dispute with
A floating art gallery backed by Dame Judi Dench and Prince Charles is set to
Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur may be forced to play a season away from
A court ruling has been made on the remains of Richard III, with the former
The much disputed former home of press baron Lord Beaverbook will now be turned into
Plans to redevelop a 19th century estate to become a hotel, golf course and spa
An £8.5m (US$12.85m, €9.89m) pool complex in Oxford that was originally scheduled to open last
Plans for a £10m heritage theme park attraction in Margate, Kent are back on track,
Planning permission for a luxury golf and spa resort development for Northern Ireland’s North Antrim
A legal challenge to prevent Oxford City Council closing a public swimming pool so a
A decision on the future of New Zealand's earthquake damaged Christchurch Cathedral should be made
National Lottery operator Camelot has been defeated in its legal action against the Gambling Commission,
Glasgow Rangers Football Club's administrators have admitted frustration in the search for agreement over cost-cutting
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has opened an official investigation into whether health club
Stoke-on-Trent's Wedgwood Museum has said that it will start work "in earnest" to raise funds
Rank Group, the UK-based bingo hall and casino operator, has won its case at the
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Deena Gillan

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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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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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Interview
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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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high court news

The European Court of Human Rights has recognised Italy’s claim to a prized Greek antiquity.
A court has given Virgin Active the green light to erase the rent arrears it
Hundreds of thousands of small companies in the UK – including those operating in spa,
Hundreds of thousands of small companies in the UK – including those operating in fitness
Health and fitness and leisure businesses in the UK will find out in September if
Championship football club Luton Town has cleared the final legal hurdle standing in its way
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) is set to enter administration after talks to find a
The £1bn ($1.38bn, €1.12bn) project to rebuild Chelsea Football Club’s Stamford Bridge stadium has overcome
Tenerife’s Siam Park, one of the best in the world according to TripAdvisor users, is
Five directors of Italian museums, suspended after a controversial court ruling deemed their appointments illegal,
Long-touted plans for a Paramount theme park in Spain appear to have finally collapsed after
Formosa Fun Coast, the Taiwan waterpark where 15 revellers were killed and hundreds injured in
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Yorkshire spa resort Titanic Spa has been successful in a legal challenge against Titanic Hotel
Around 750,000 gym users have saved £37m (US$48.1m, €42.9m) as a consequence of interventions by
Bristol Rovers’ new Jordanian owners will not look into alternative stadium developments until the club’s
Bolton Wanderers Football Club has sold its Euxton training ground to local rival Wigan Athletic.
Real Madrid’s plan to redevelop its Santiago Bernabeu stadium has encountered a new setback after
“With big projects like this one, there's always going to be controversy,” said Nicolas Moreau,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Bristol Rovers’ £40m (US$62.2m, €56.4m) plan to move into a new stadium across the city
The long-running saga of the US$3.5bn (€2.7bn, £2.2bn) Baha Mar resort complex in the Bahamas
Prime Fitness – the largest énergie franchisee in Ireland which controls eight of the chain's
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, London, UK, has been given the green light to build a
Spanish football club Real Madrid has suffered a setback in its quest to undertake a
A High Court judge has ruled that Northern Ireland’s environment minister Mark H Durkan acted
The cause of a fire that gutted a business involved in a bitter dispute with
A floating art gallery backed by Dame Judi Dench and Prince Charles is set to
Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur may be forced to play a season away from
A court ruling has been made on the remains of Richard III, with the former
The much disputed former home of press baron Lord Beaverbook will now be turned into
Plans to redevelop a 19th century estate to become a hotel, golf course and spa
An £8.5m (US$12.85m, €9.89m) pool complex in Oxford that was originally scheduled to open last
Plans for a £10m heritage theme park attraction in Margate, Kent are back on track,
Planning permission for a luxury golf and spa resort development for Northern Ireland’s North Antrim
A legal challenge to prevent Oxford City Council closing a public swimming pool so a
A decision on the future of New Zealand's earthquake damaged Christchurch Cathedral should be made
National Lottery operator Camelot has been defeated in its legal action against the Gambling Commission,
Glasgow Rangers Football Club's administrators have admitted frustration in the search for agreement over cost-cutting
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has opened an official investigation into whether health club
Stoke-on-Trent's Wedgwood Museum has said that it will start work "in earnest" to raise funds
Rank Group, the UK-based bingo hall and casino operator, has won its case at the
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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
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
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
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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