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Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
The Football Foundation is to invest 40 per cent of its total funding over the
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
Sally Munday, the current chief executive England and GB Hockey, has been appointed CEO of
The Mayor of London has published his Sport for All of Us strategy, following its
Matrix Fitness has completely transformed the gym facilities at Imperial College London following a major
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Great Britain must continue to invest in elite athletes or risk damaging participation numbers nationwide,
Jennie Price, the chief executive of Sport England, has been recognised in the Queen’s birthday
Sporting Future, the first piece of major sports policy in over a decade, will be
Tracey Crouch, the minister of sport, has urged sector bodies and organisations to sign up
Fifty MPs, including sports minister Tracey Crouch, gathered to address and mingle with sport and
The NHS should prescribe sporting activities, such as football, to people with mental health conditions
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Parkour will be eligible to bid for government and National Lottery funding after the UK
An organisational restructure has been announced by the Rugby Football League (RFL), with a focus
Strategies developed by the UK government to increase physical activity a far from robust, according
National governing bodies that receive more than £1m (US$1.2m, €1.1m) of public money over a
New designs for the controversial Casement Park development in Belfast have been unveiled after opposition
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, the Labour MP for Tooting, has been appointed as shadow sports minister
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sport volunteer charity Join In Trust has closed its doors, with all its assets moving
Operators in the sport and leisure sector have an opportunity to develop their offer as
British Cycling will establish a number of participation programmes linked to the government sport strategy
CIMSPA, the professional body for the UK sport and physical activity sector, has kicked off
British Cycling will lobby for “smart investment and better infrastructure” in a bid to capitalise
Disabled people do not have adequate access to grassroots sport clubs and facilities and there
Local authorities have been at the forefront of creating a “transformative” participation legacy following London
A number of County Sports Partnerships (CSP) will have to improve their “strategic leadership” capabilities
Government departments such as health, education and transport should have a minister dedicated to sports
Tracey Crouch has survived a round of sweeping ministerial changes by new prime minister Theresa
British Cycling has called upon the government to explore the possibility of opening up more
A piece of work which offers sport and physical activity bodies advice on engaging with
Sport England has praised the governing bodies of rugby union, netball and cricket for their
As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five
Swimming’s effect on the physical and mental health of the population will be investigated by
Sports coach UK has appointed former British Gymnastics executive Mark Gannon as its new chief
Sports Think Tank founder Andy Reed has warned that the existence of volunteer sports clubs
Effectively engaging school children in sport and physical activity is the only way to reach
Improving gender diversity on the boards of sport governing bodies is likely to be addressed
Acting sports minister David Evennett has urged Stoke Gifford Parish Council to “reconsider” its proposal
Parkrun – the body which organises free 5km runs for the public – has criticised
An independent review which focuses on the welfare and safety of participants in grassroots and
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Specifier
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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Insight
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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
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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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
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Featured press releases
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Alliance Leisure are excited to announce the completion of works to the Lagoons at Doncaster Dome, on behalf of Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust, funded by City of Doncaster Council.
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When Aberdeen Sports Village set out to upgrade its gym offering, the goal was to create a more motivating, versatile and high-performing training environment for its diverse member base.
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sport strategy news

Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
The Football Foundation is to invest 40 per cent of its total funding over the
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
Sally Munday, the current chief executive England and GB Hockey, has been appointed CEO of
The Mayor of London has published his Sport for All of Us strategy, following its
Matrix Fitness has completely transformed the gym facilities at Imperial College London following a major
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Great Britain must continue to invest in elite athletes or risk damaging participation numbers nationwide,
Jennie Price, the chief executive of Sport England, has been recognised in the Queen’s birthday
Sporting Future, the first piece of major sports policy in over a decade, will be
Tracey Crouch, the minister of sport, has urged sector bodies and organisations to sign up
Fifty MPs, including sports minister Tracey Crouch, gathered to address and mingle with sport and
The NHS should prescribe sporting activities, such as football, to people with mental health conditions
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Parkour will be eligible to bid for government and National Lottery funding after the UK
An organisational restructure has been announced by the Rugby Football League (RFL), with a focus
Strategies developed by the UK government to increase physical activity a far from robust, according
National governing bodies that receive more than £1m (US$1.2m, €1.1m) of public money over a
New designs for the controversial Casement Park development in Belfast have been unveiled after opposition
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, the Labour MP for Tooting, has been appointed as shadow sports minister
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sport volunteer charity Join In Trust has closed its doors, with all its assets moving
Operators in the sport and leisure sector have an opportunity to develop their offer as
British Cycling will establish a number of participation programmes linked to the government sport strategy
CIMSPA, the professional body for the UK sport and physical activity sector, has kicked off
British Cycling will lobby for “smart investment and better infrastructure” in a bid to capitalise
Disabled people do not have adequate access to grassroots sport clubs and facilities and there
Local authorities have been at the forefront of creating a “transformative” participation legacy following London
A number of County Sports Partnerships (CSP) will have to improve their “strategic leadership” capabilities
Government departments such as health, education and transport should have a minister dedicated to sports
Tracey Crouch has survived a round of sweeping ministerial changes by new prime minister Theresa
British Cycling has called upon the government to explore the possibility of opening up more
A piece of work which offers sport and physical activity bodies advice on engaging with
Sport England has praised the governing bodies of rugby union, netball and cricket for their
As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five
Swimming’s effect on the physical and mental health of the population will be investigated by
Sports coach UK has appointed former British Gymnastics executive Mark Gannon as its new chief
Sports Think Tank founder Andy Reed has warned that the existence of volunteer sports clubs
Effectively engaging school children in sport and physical activity is the only way to reach
Improving gender diversity on the boards of sport governing bodies is likely to be addressed
Acting sports minister David Evennett has urged Stoke Gifford Parish Council to “reconsider” its proposal
Parkrun – the body which organises free 5km runs for the public – has criticised
An independent review which focuses on the welfare and safety of participants in grassroots and
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure completes £15m transformation at Doncaster Dome
Alliance Leisure are excited to announce the completion of works to the Lagoons at Doncaster Dome, on behalf of Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust, funded by City of Doncaster Council.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Aberdeen Sports Village
When Aberdeen Sports Village set out to upgrade its gym offering, the goal was to create a more motivating, versatile and high-performing training environment for its diverse member base.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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
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