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As part of a pre-Christmas membership drive, Impulse Leisure encouraged new members to donate toys
Following a review designed to encourage more under-18s and over-60s to use its leisure facilities,
Freedom Leisure has said that work is progressing well on the £1m redevelopment of the
Golf clubs which admit male and female members, but discriminate against one sex will be
The Christmas holiday has provided a break in the political row escalating over the funding
A new concrete skatepark and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) worth £315,000 has opened in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
US-based health and fitness franchise Gold’s Gym has announced that it has signed the lease
Bridgend County Borough Council in South Wales is planning to increase exercise among the over-50s
Carlisle Squash Racquets Club is to relaunch this month with a new two-storey gym, after
Olympic gold medallist, Duncan Goodhew, has criticised the government for failing to do enough to
The senior members of the bid team for the 2012 Olympics have led the sporting
Following the launch of new occupational standards for yoga professionals, the sector skills council for
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sport England has launched a new publication highlighting the contribution of volunteers to community sport.
Leisure operator DC Leisure has received accreditation from the Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management
Health club operator Holmes Place has opened a new £10m facility in Mill Hill East,
A US$26.7bn (SR100bn, £15.1bn, 22.2bn euro) ‘economic city’ is being planned on the Red Sea
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is offering free assessment for the Aquamark benchmarking accreditation scheme
Exeter City Council has invested £200,000 in a refurbishment of the fitness suites at Clifton
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The second annual Working in Fitness survey, carried out by SkillsActive and Leisure-net Solutions for
Stourport Sports Centre in Worcester has been awarded the National Deafblind Friendly Corporate Award in
Cardiff Council has unveiled its bid for the regional casino licence, claiming a supercasino in
The Insight Healthy Living Centre (HLC) at the south London YMCA in Stockwell is set
Midlothian Council is to invest £650,000 in two new Tonezones at its Newtongrange and Gorebridge
Keele University has adopted a holistic approach to health and fitness with the launch of
Gateshead Council has recruited four physical activity development workers in a bid to encourage local
The 100th Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) site has been officially launched at Rushcliffe Arena in
The new SkillsActive Achievement in Training Award was unveiled at SkillsActive’s annual Funders’ and Patrons’
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has announced the winners of its 2005 Exceptional Achievement
Olympic gold medal winner Kelly Holmes visited Champneys spa resort in Henlow, Hertfordshire, UK, last
The uncertainty surrounding the proposed aquatic centre for the 2012 Olympics has continued, after the
Hertsmere Leisure, which was formed in 2002, has won the management contract to operate facilities
Cultural Community Partnerships (CCP) has launched the Sport Street initiative in Rushden, Northamptonshire. The scheme
In the first week of November, Edinburgh Leisure targeted its casual user market with a
Cultural Community Partnerships (CCP) recently held a roadshow in partnership with Northamptonshire Sport to inform
The Institute of Sport and Recreation Managment (ISRM) has announced it will be introducing its
The speakers for the Sibec Asia 2006 exhibition and conference have been announced. Speakers at
Donnington Valley Hotel in Newbury, UK, will open its new £5m health club and spa
In response to the government’s green paper on youth services – Youth Matters – the
A £1m refurbishment of the Bedworth Leisure Centre in Warwickshire is on track to be
The south coast’s first Village Hotel & Leisure Club is set to open in Bournemouth
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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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Life Lessons
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
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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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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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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 part of a pre-Christmas membership drive, Impulse Leisure encouraged new members to donate toys
Following a review designed to encourage more under-18s and over-60s to use its leisure facilities,
Freedom Leisure has said that work is progressing well on the £1m redevelopment of the
Golf clubs which admit male and female members, but discriminate against one sex will be
The Christmas holiday has provided a break in the political row escalating over the funding
A new concrete skatepark and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) worth £315,000 has opened in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
US-based health and fitness franchise Gold’s Gym has announced that it has signed the lease
Bridgend County Borough Council in South Wales is planning to increase exercise among the over-50s
Carlisle Squash Racquets Club is to relaunch this month with a new two-storey gym, after
Olympic gold medallist, Duncan Goodhew, has criticised the government for failing to do enough to
The senior members of the bid team for the 2012 Olympics have led the sporting
Following the launch of new occupational standards for yoga professionals, the sector skills council for
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sport England has launched a new publication highlighting the contribution of volunteers to community sport.
Leisure operator DC Leisure has received accreditation from the Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management
Health club operator Holmes Place has opened a new £10m facility in Mill Hill East,
A US$26.7bn (SR100bn, £15.1bn, 22.2bn euro) ‘economic city’ is being planned on the Red Sea
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is offering free assessment for the Aquamark benchmarking accreditation scheme
Exeter City Council has invested £200,000 in a refurbishment of the fitness suites at Clifton
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The second annual Working in Fitness survey, carried out by SkillsActive and Leisure-net Solutions for
Stourport Sports Centre in Worcester has been awarded the National Deafblind Friendly Corporate Award in
Cardiff Council has unveiled its bid for the regional casino licence, claiming a supercasino in
The Insight Healthy Living Centre (HLC) at the south London YMCA in Stockwell is set
Midlothian Council is to invest £650,000 in two new Tonezones at its Newtongrange and Gorebridge
Keele University has adopted a holistic approach to health and fitness with the launch of
Gateshead Council has recruited four physical activity development workers in a bid to encourage local
The 100th Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) site has been officially launched at Rushcliffe Arena in
The new SkillsActive Achievement in Training Award was unveiled at SkillsActive’s annual Funders’ and Patrons’
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has announced the winners of its 2005 Exceptional Achievement
Olympic gold medal winner Kelly Holmes visited Champneys spa resort in Henlow, Hertfordshire, UK, last
The uncertainty surrounding the proposed aquatic centre for the 2012 Olympics has continued, after the
Hertsmere Leisure, which was formed in 2002, has won the management contract to operate facilities
Cultural Community Partnerships (CCP) has launched the Sport Street initiative in Rushden, Northamptonshire. The scheme
In the first week of November, Edinburgh Leisure targeted its casual user market with a
Cultural Community Partnerships (CCP) recently held a roadshow in partnership with Northamptonshire Sport to inform
The Institute of Sport and Recreation Managment (ISRM) has announced it will be introducing its
The speakers for the Sibec Asia 2006 exhibition and conference have been announced. Speakers at
Donnington Valley Hotel in Newbury, UK, will open its new £5m health club and spa
In response to the government’s green paper on youth services – Youth Matters – the
A £1m refurbishment of the Bedworth Leisure Centre in Warwickshire is on track to be
The south coast’s first Village Hotel & Leisure Club is set to open in Bournemouth
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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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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
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
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Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
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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