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Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Eighty nine per cent of people are taking more action than a year ago to
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Fitness is the world's most popular physical activity and more than 50 per cent of
Playing at empty stadiums had a hugely negative effect on the success of home teams,
Less than half (44.9 per cent) of children and young people in England met the
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
Matrix Fitness, the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech, has announced the renewal of its
The UK government's 'Rule of Six' has come into force in physical activity facilities today
The UK's fitness industry can finally get back to business on Saturday 25 July, following
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
Almost half of children and young people (46.8 per cent) in England are doing the
England Netball has named Fran Connolly as its new chief executive. Connolly succeeds Joanna Adams,
Porsche recognises that the most important component of any vehicle is the driver. With this
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
A new study has found that taking part in structured exercise such as team sports
Seven sports will receive extra funding to support their plans for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
Surfing, skateboarding and climbing are among the 14 sports to have have received investment from
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
Sarah Leiter, of the Goalball Women’s GB Team, has been lauded at the Woman of
Finland-based sports technology company Polar introduced an entirely new wearable category to its growing portfolio
More than 66m Americans used a gym in 2016, a record high since the International
Twickenham’s World Rugby Museum will be “upgraded” and “modernised”, and is due to reopen during
The national governing bodies (NGB) for basketball, handball and volleyball have joined forces to call
Women’s Sport Week kicks off today (3 October), with a number of organisations and governing
The national governing bodies (NGB) of cricket, hockey and netball have joined forces in a
Organised sport should not be used to engage children in physical activity as it alienates
Culture secretary Karen Bradley has batted away criticisms about the lack of government funding for
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has surpassed its target of 15,000 registered players for its
Basketball’s governing body has set the ambitious target of growing the sport into the second-largest
A decrease in the number of individuals taking part in team sports such as Gaelic
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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
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Profile
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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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
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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team sport news

Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Eighty nine per cent of people are taking more action than a year ago to
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Fitness is the world's most popular physical activity and more than 50 per cent of
Playing at empty stadiums had a hugely negative effect on the success of home teams,
Less than half (44.9 per cent) of children and young people in England met the
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
Matrix Fitness, the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech, has announced the renewal of its
The UK government's 'Rule of Six' has come into force in physical activity facilities today
The UK's fitness industry can finally get back to business on Saturday 25 July, following
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
Almost half of children and young people (46.8 per cent) in England are doing the
England Netball has named Fran Connolly as its new chief executive. Connolly succeeds Joanna Adams,
Porsche recognises that the most important component of any vehicle is the driver. With this
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
A new study has found that taking part in structured exercise such as team sports
Seven sports will receive extra funding to support their plans for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic
Surfing, skateboarding and climbing are among the 14 sports to have have received investment from
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
Sarah Leiter, of the Goalball Women’s GB Team, has been lauded at the Woman of
Finland-based sports technology company Polar introduced an entirely new wearable category to its growing portfolio
More than 66m Americans used a gym in 2016, a record high since the International
Twickenham’s World Rugby Museum will be “upgraded” and “modernised”, and is due to reopen during
The national governing bodies (NGB) for basketball, handball and volleyball have joined forces to call
Women’s Sport Week kicks off today (3 October), with a number of organisations and governing
The national governing bodies (NGB) of cricket, hockey and netball have joined forces in a
Organised sport should not be used to engage children in physical activity as it alienates
Culture secretary Karen Bradley has batted away criticisms about the lack of government funding for
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has surpassed its target of 15,000 registered players for its
Basketball’s governing body has set the ambitious target of growing the sport into the second-largest
A decrease in the number of individuals taking part in team sports such as Gaelic
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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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Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
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Company profile: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
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Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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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.
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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