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Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Studio You, the digital exercise platform for teenage girls, has teamed up with Nike to
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
Up to £30m will be invested in refurbishing thousands of public tennis courts in the
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity
The UK government has confirmed that the PE and Sport Premium will continue to run
Sport England has teamed up with Youth Sport Trust to develop a new online resource
The government has pledged to invest more than £10m to open school sports and swimming
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
The government has confirmed that the £320m Physical Education and Sport Premium will be made
VAT rebates and an extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme are among the list
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in
The UK government is looking to create more physical activity opportunities for children by helping
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
England Athletics is looking to expand its Funetics programme across schools and the physical activity
Disability sports charity Activity Alliance has called on political parties to commit to giving disabled
An interactive toolkit has been launched to help schools in England reframe competition in school
UK children will be offered a greater opportunity to take part in 60 minutes of
Research by YouGov has shown 68 per cent of UK adults to be unaware of
The fitness of children falls dramatically during the holidays – but the problem could be
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
Enjoyment is the single biggest factor in motivating children to be active – while "physically
Increasing sports participation among women and girls will be one of the "cornerstones" of a
Welsh schoolchildren will be offered at least two hours of physical education each week, after
Damian Hinds has called on sporting organisations to "work with the government" and to ensure
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
The government has pledged extra support and improved guidance for primary schools in England as
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy has come into effect today (6 April), in a move
Scotland plans to roll-out 'The Daily Mile' scheme to all educational facilities and workplaces in
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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school sport news

Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Studio You, the digital exercise platform for teenage girls, has teamed up with Nike to
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
Up to £30m will be invested in refurbishing thousands of public tennis courts in the
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity
The UK government has confirmed that the PE and Sport Premium will continue to run
Sport England has teamed up with Youth Sport Trust to develop a new online resource
The government has pledged to invest more than £10m to open school sports and swimming
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
The government has confirmed that the £320m Physical Education and Sport Premium will be made
VAT rebates and an extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme are among the list
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in
The UK government is looking to create more physical activity opportunities for children by helping
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
England Athletics is looking to expand its Funetics programme across schools and the physical activity
Disability sports charity Activity Alliance has called on political parties to commit to giving disabled
An interactive toolkit has been launched to help schools in England reframe competition in school
UK children will be offered a greater opportunity to take part in 60 minutes of
Research by YouGov has shown 68 per cent of UK adults to be unaware of
The fitness of children falls dramatically during the holidays – but the problem could be
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
Enjoyment is the single biggest factor in motivating children to be active – while "physically
Increasing sports participation among women and girls will be one of the "cornerstones" of a
Welsh schoolchildren will be offered at least two hours of physical education each week, after
Damian Hinds has called on sporting organisations to "work with the government" and to ensure
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
The government has pledged extra support and improved guidance for primary schools in England as
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy has come into effect today (6 April), in a move
Scotland plans to roll-out 'The Daily Mile' scheme to all educational facilities and workplaces in
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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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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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.
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Company profile: HealthKey
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Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
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Lockers
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Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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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