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With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
With just a few weeks until the General Election, CIMSPA – the organisation that represents people
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
Representatives from the three main political parties have backed the view that physical activity has
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
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
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing
A Labour Government of the future would put wellbeing at the heart of all future
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has launched a petition calling on politicians of all
More than £346m in "wasted" childcare funding should be used to get children more active
Ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has made a passionate call for the government to finally recognise
The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia-friendly attractions in
Manifestos launched by the major political parties ahead of the 2017 General Election have set
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
A “stadium-like” new aquatics centre in Budapest has been unveiled ahead of the World Swimming
British Rowing has given its backing to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) which has been
The Welsh government is drawing up plans to build more elite sports facilities despite conceding
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has announced the establishment of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group
The Green Party has become the second national political party to commit to reducing VAT
More than one in five adults in England are unable to swim, according to statistics
First World War centenary commemorations helped boost visits to the UK to record numbers in
Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham believes the coalition has failed to tackle Britain’s inactivity epidemic
Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney has been announced as the successor to British Hospitality Association
Tourism’s enhanced reputation as an economic driver and creator of jobs, together with its position
The health and fitness industry should be focusing on how people can squeeze time for
ukactive CEO David Stalker has outlined his organisation’s credentials to serve as independent watchdog for
British tourism leaders have launched a campaign to ensure that all parties recognise the contribution
Image: Stalker has urged a unified approach to legacy Fitness Industry Association (FIA) CEO David
The Belfast Waterfront arts and entertainment venue is to benefit from a GBP20m expansion as
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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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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political parties news

With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
With just a few weeks until the General Election, CIMSPA – the organisation that represents people
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
Representatives from the three main political parties have backed the view that physical activity has
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
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
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing
A Labour Government of the future would put wellbeing at the heart of all future
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has launched a petition calling on politicians of all
More than £346m in "wasted" childcare funding should be used to get children more active
Ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has made a passionate call for the government to finally recognise
The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia-friendly attractions in
Manifestos launched by the major political parties ahead of the 2017 General Election have set
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
A “stadium-like” new aquatics centre in Budapest has been unveiled ahead of the World Swimming
British Rowing has given its backing to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) which has been
The Welsh government is drawing up plans to build more elite sports facilities despite conceding
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has announced the establishment of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group
The Green Party has become the second national political party to commit to reducing VAT
More than one in five adults in England are unable to swim, according to statistics
First World War centenary commemorations helped boost visits to the UK to record numbers in
Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham believes the coalition has failed to tackle Britain’s inactivity epidemic
Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney has been announced as the successor to British Hospitality Association
Tourism’s enhanced reputation as an economic driver and creator of jobs, together with its position
The health and fitness industry should be focusing on how people can squeeze time for
ukactive CEO David Stalker has outlined his organisation’s credentials to serve as independent watchdog for
British tourism leaders have launched a campaign to ensure that all parties recognise the contribution
Image: Stalker has urged a unified approach to legacy Fitness Industry Association (FIA) CEO David
The Belfast Waterfront arts and entertainment venue is to benefit from a GBP20m expansion as
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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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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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
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Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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