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Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
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
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 government has pledged to invest more than £10m to open school sports and swimming
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
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
England Athletics is looking to expand its Funetics programme across schools and the physical activity
An interactive toolkit has been launched to help schools in England reframe competition in school
The fitness of children falls dramatically during the holidays – but the problem could be
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy has come into effect today (6 April), in a move
Sugar tax funding distributed to schools will go towards facilities to support physical education and
National Football League (NFL) franchise Minnesota Vikings has put forward a proposal to build new
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a surprise £520m levy on sugary drinks
Every primary school in the UK is set to benefit from organised sports sessions, following
The screens and handheld devices that today’s youngsters are ‘hostages’ to should be harnessed as
The Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) has been ordered by the Development and Planning Commission (DPC)
The UK government needs to provide clear, strong leadership and appoint a minister with responsibility
The Department of Health is investing an extra £5m in getting children and families to
New research results have revealed that of all the school pupils who participated in National
Recent figures have shown that more than a third of teachers have reported that there
The government is preparing to make a major announcement on sports in schools, which could
Most parents believe the government has not capitalised on an Olympics and Paralympics legacy of
Now that the summer of sport is over, Anglia Community Leisure (ACL) is launching new
Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates has called for "greater emphasis" on school sport amid
Image: Hunt said school sport is a post-Games priority Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has acknowledged
Image: Lord Moynihan highlighted the role of coaching British Olympic Association chair Lord Moynihan has
Image: The report advocates an increase in children using out-of-school sports clubs Primary school children
Over the last few years many businesses have fallen flat at the financial hurdles placed
Image: The audit will look at access to school facilities An audit of sports facilities
New research from the Chance to Shine campaign has revealed the extent of "psychological warfare"
The London Assembly has called for leisure operators and schools to increase and improve efforts
Abbeycroft Leisure has been appointed by Suffolk County Council to provide expertise to schools who
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has announced a £10m funding package to support the new School Games
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) today (10 November) discussed how the sport and leisure
Detailed plans have been revealed for a £4m community football stadium in Sheffield, Yorkshire. The
An independent think tank has raised questions over whether next summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games
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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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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
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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school sports news

Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
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
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 government has pledged to invest more than £10m to open school sports and swimming
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
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
England Athletics is looking to expand its Funetics programme across schools and the physical activity
An interactive toolkit has been launched to help schools in England reframe competition in school
The fitness of children falls dramatically during the holidays – but the problem could be
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy has come into effect today (6 April), in a move
Sugar tax funding distributed to schools will go towards facilities to support physical education and
National Football League (NFL) franchise Minnesota Vikings has put forward a proposal to build new
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a surprise £520m levy on sugary drinks
Every primary school in the UK is set to benefit from organised sports sessions, following
The screens and handheld devices that today’s youngsters are ‘hostages’ to should be harnessed as
The Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) has been ordered by the Development and Planning Commission (DPC)
The UK government needs to provide clear, strong leadership and appoint a minister with responsibility
The Department of Health is investing an extra £5m in getting children and families to
New research results have revealed that of all the school pupils who participated in National
Recent figures have shown that more than a third of teachers have reported that there
The government is preparing to make a major announcement on sports in schools, which could
Most parents believe the government has not capitalised on an Olympics and Paralympics legacy of
Now that the summer of sport is over, Anglia Community Leisure (ACL) is launching new
Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates has called for "greater emphasis" on school sport amid
Image: Hunt said school sport is a post-Games priority Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has acknowledged
Image: Lord Moynihan highlighted the role of coaching British Olympic Association chair Lord Moynihan has
Image: The report advocates an increase in children using out-of-school sports clubs Primary school children
Over the last few years many businesses have fallen flat at the financial hurdles placed
Image: The audit will look at access to school facilities An audit of sports facilities
New research from the Chance to Shine campaign has revealed the extent of "psychological warfare"
The London Assembly has called for leisure operators and schools to increase and improve efforts
Abbeycroft Leisure has been appointed by Suffolk County Council to provide expertise to schools who
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has announced a £10m funding package to support the new School Games
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) today (10 November) discussed how the sport and leisure
Detailed plans have been revealed for a £4m community football stadium in Sheffield, Yorkshire. The
An independent think tank has raised questions over whether next summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
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: 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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
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Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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Catalogue Gallery
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MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
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Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
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Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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Fitness tracking platform
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
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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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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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