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Echelon Health has introduced a dementia assessment as part of its mission to detect disease
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
New laws designed to step up protection against terrorism at the UK's leisure facilities are
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is offering resort-hire packages at its island destinations in Mozambique,
Dade City's Wild Things (DCWT), a privately-owned animal park in Dade, Florida, has been banned
Work has restarted on the Nickelodeon theme park, with developers given the green light to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The UK government is looking to create more physical activity opportunities for children by helping
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
Four nations have submitted bids for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 – the latest
To celebrate their 20th Anniversary Power Plate is pleased to launch its new trade in,
Two people have been killed and 15 seriously injured in India, following an accident at
The government of Queensland, Australia, has announced a number of new regulations for any visitor
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The state government of Karnataka, India, is set to float a global tender to develop
More than £346m in "wasted" childcare funding should be used to get children more active
Three people have been treated following a fire at Six Flags Over Georgia this weekend.
The new £5m Minsthorpe Leisure centre in Wakefield will open its doors on 15 March,
Queensland’s state government is set introduce industrial manslaughter laws, with safety around theme park rides
A number of rides at theme parks in the UK have reopened after being shut
Birmingham and Liverpool’s hopes of hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games are still intact after both
Google’s Glass smart wear technology has been resurrected with job productivity in mind, two years
Bjarke Ingels Group’s (BIG) transformation of a former German WWII bunker into a cultural complex
Guidance covering the construction of indoor trampoline parks, as well as operating and maintenance requirements,
South Korean officials have begun a 10-day inspection of eight of the country’s aquariums following
Nuffield Health will be applying to have the café at its Hull club rescored after
FarmHouse Fresh has launched Organics, a collection of at-home body products with light aromas free
Bannatyne Bury St Edmunds Spa Hotel has had its AA 5 Star status renewed, with
Merlin Entertainments has been fined £5m (US$6.5m, €5.7m) after last year’s horrific Smiler crash at
Merlin Entertainments has been to court today for health and safety breaches in relation to
Alton Towers operator Merlin is due in court today for a verdict on the Smiler
Italian architect and spa designer Alberto Apostoli has created a wellness centre in the south
Experts and campaign groups have poured scorn on the government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, describing it
Schools will be expected to deliver at least 30 minutes of “moderate to vigorous physical
Following the guilty plea from Merlin Entertainments related to last year’s Smiler rollercoaster crash at
Alton Towers owner Merlin Entertainments has pleaded guilty in court to breaking health and safety
Acclaimed British artist Cornelia Parker has taken inspiration from the paintings of Edward Hopper and
Officials behind Rome’s bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have instructed 20 young
Russia’s road back to competing in international athletics begins next month with the first visit
A rollercoaster crash which seriously injured a number people, including two people who underwent leg
Public Health England (PHE) has today (19 October) published new guidance for educators and exercise
SeaWorld Entertainment has announced its intention to challenge the decision of the California Coastal Commission
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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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Echelon Health has introduced a dementia assessment as part of its mission to detect disease
The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after
New laws designed to step up protection against terrorism at the UK's leisure facilities are
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is offering resort-hire packages at its island destinations in Mozambique,
Dade City's Wild Things (DCWT), a privately-owned animal park in Dade, Florida, has been banned
Work has restarted on the Nickelodeon theme park, with developers given the green light to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The UK government is looking to create more physical activity opportunities for children by helping
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
Four nations have submitted bids for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 – the latest
To celebrate their 20th Anniversary Power Plate is pleased to launch its new trade in,
Two people have been killed and 15 seriously injured in India, following an accident at
The government of Queensland, Australia, has announced a number of new regulations for any visitor
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The state government of Karnataka, India, is set to float a global tender to develop
More than £346m in "wasted" childcare funding should be used to get children more active
Three people have been treated following a fire at Six Flags Over Georgia this weekend.
The new £5m Minsthorpe Leisure centre in Wakefield will open its doors on 15 March,
Queensland’s state government is set introduce industrial manslaughter laws, with safety around theme park rides
A number of rides at theme parks in the UK have reopened after being shut
Birmingham and Liverpool’s hopes of hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games are still intact after both
Google’s Glass smart wear technology has been resurrected with job productivity in mind, two years
Bjarke Ingels Group’s (BIG) transformation of a former German WWII bunker into a cultural complex
Guidance covering the construction of indoor trampoline parks, as well as operating and maintenance requirements,
South Korean officials have begun a 10-day inspection of eight of the country’s aquariums following
Nuffield Health will be applying to have the café at its Hull club rescored after
FarmHouse Fresh has launched Organics, a collection of at-home body products with light aromas free
Bannatyne Bury St Edmunds Spa Hotel has had its AA 5 Star status renewed, with
Merlin Entertainments has been fined £5m (US$6.5m, €5.7m) after last year’s horrific Smiler crash at
Merlin Entertainments has been to court today for health and safety breaches in relation to
Alton Towers operator Merlin is due in court today for a verdict on the Smiler
Italian architect and spa designer Alberto Apostoli has created a wellness centre in the south
Experts and campaign groups have poured scorn on the government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, describing it
Schools will be expected to deliver at least 30 minutes of “moderate to vigorous physical
Following the guilty plea from Merlin Entertainments related to last year’s Smiler rollercoaster crash at
Alton Towers owner Merlin Entertainments has pleaded guilty in court to breaking health and safety
Acclaimed British artist Cornelia Parker has taken inspiration from the paintings of Edward Hopper and
Officials behind Rome’s bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have instructed 20 young
Russia’s road back to competing in international athletics begins next month with the first visit
A rollercoaster crash which seriously injured a number people, including two people who underwent leg
Public Health England (PHE) has today (19 October) published new guidance for educators and exercise
SeaWorld Entertainment has announced its intention to challenge the decision of the California Coastal Commission
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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
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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
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Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
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IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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GLL press release: 115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
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PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
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