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Nuffield Health has signed £330m of debt facilities as the charity bids to widen its
Several physical activity organisations are among the nominees for the 2014 Body Confidence Awards –
A partnership agreement between the Welsh NHS Confederation and Sport Wales has been described as
A new report due out in December will bid to uncover what is driving the
Construction is well underway on the new £14m (US$22.4m, €17.8m) Abbey Leisure Centre in Barking
One in five people in Britain say they don’t feel fit enough to play sport
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Finland’s GoGo Express budget chain is set to open two new clubs, taking its estate
A group of the UK’s leading exercise referral experts have expressed concern at the initial
Almost one half of the UK’s MPs are failing to meet the government recommendation of
More than 500 health and fitness industry professionals from across the globe are expected to
US healthcare provider, the Mayo Clinic, has expanded its Healthy Living Programme – which launched
EuropeActive board member and fitness industry stalwart Herman Rutgers has been named new FIBO Ambassador
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
PayasUgym, the online gym pass provider, has teamed up with British Military Fitness (BMF) as
More than 55 per cent of UK fitness managers believe that exercise professionals are under-skilled
HealthCity has launched a personalised training offering that’s based on members’ genetic response to exercise
Given the UK's growing health crisis – alongside the continued rise and fall of dieting
CIMSPA has announced the first wave of higher education (HE) partners – part of its
Walking could be just as important as biological imperatives like eating, providing the key types
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Recent suggestions from health expert Dr Mike Loosemore, head of exercise medicine at UCL’s Institute
Exercising could help to induce changes in skeletal muscle, purging the blood of an unwanted
Boxing and skiing are among the sports to benefit from the third round of Sport
Online retailer Amazon appears poised for a further push into the wearable technology sector, with
ukactive CEO David Stalker has said that now is the time for the physical activity
Media organisations need to provide responsible health reporting to avoid compounding the UK’s growing obesity
Birmingham’s Motorcycle Museum was the scene for the glittering Members’ Choice Health Club Awards 2014
The majority of UK adults spend five times longer in front of a TV, tablet,
The 26th annual Leisure Industry Week (LIW) begins this morning (30 September) at Birmingham’s NEC,
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced the appointment of Mark Wood as
Patients undergoing dialysis for kidney failure could benefit from exercising on a stationary bicycle during
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellent (NICE)’s new guidelines for commissioners regarding exercise
A new collaboration the Women’s Sport Trust charity and international exercise equipment manufacturer Matrix Fitness
Almost three quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds have used or hold an interest in wearable
Duncan Bannatyne's ex-wife is embarking on a new health and fitness venture as she bids
Plans are afoot for the release of a wearable smart-heated base layer to keep sports
Listening to music while taking part in interval training could help exercisers to work out
Health and fitness tuition provider Focus Training is making a renewed push to expand its
Exercise could bring added benefits for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, potentially reducing the amount of
Keiser has moved to expand its commercial and sales teams in the UK with the
Combining aerobic exercise with resistance training could prove to be the most effective answer to
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym will soon begin testing Bitcoin as a form of payment
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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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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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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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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Talking point
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
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Editor's letter
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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Opinion
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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Nuffield Health has signed £330m of debt facilities as the charity bids to widen its
Several physical activity organisations are among the nominees for the 2014 Body Confidence Awards –
A partnership agreement between the Welsh NHS Confederation and Sport Wales has been described as
A new report due out in December will bid to uncover what is driving the
Construction is well underway on the new £14m (US$22.4m, €17.8m) Abbey Leisure Centre in Barking
One in five people in Britain say they don’t feel fit enough to play sport
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Finland’s GoGo Express budget chain is set to open two new clubs, taking its estate
A group of the UK’s leading exercise referral experts have expressed concern at the initial
Almost one half of the UK’s MPs are failing to meet the government recommendation of
More than 500 health and fitness industry professionals from across the globe are expected to
US healthcare provider, the Mayo Clinic, has expanded its Healthy Living Programme – which launched
EuropeActive board member and fitness industry stalwart Herman Rutgers has been named new FIBO Ambassador
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
PayasUgym, the online gym pass provider, has teamed up with British Military Fitness (BMF) as
More than 55 per cent of UK fitness managers believe that exercise professionals are under-skilled
HealthCity has launched a personalised training offering that’s based on members’ genetic response to exercise
Given the UK's growing health crisis – alongside the continued rise and fall of dieting
CIMSPA has announced the first wave of higher education (HE) partners – part of its
Walking could be just as important as biological imperatives like eating, providing the key types
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Recent suggestions from health expert Dr Mike Loosemore, head of exercise medicine at UCL’s Institute
Exercising could help to induce changes in skeletal muscle, purging the blood of an unwanted
Boxing and skiing are among the sports to benefit from the third round of Sport
Online retailer Amazon appears poised for a further push into the wearable technology sector, with
ukactive CEO David Stalker has said that now is the time for the physical activity
Media organisations need to provide responsible health reporting to avoid compounding the UK’s growing obesity
Birmingham’s Motorcycle Museum was the scene for the glittering Members’ Choice Health Club Awards 2014
The majority of UK adults spend five times longer in front of a TV, tablet,
The 26th annual Leisure Industry Week (LIW) begins this morning (30 September) at Birmingham’s NEC,
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced the appointment of Mark Wood as
Patients undergoing dialysis for kidney failure could benefit from exercising on a stationary bicycle during
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellent (NICE)’s new guidelines for commissioners regarding exercise
A new collaboration the Women’s Sport Trust charity and international exercise equipment manufacturer Matrix Fitness
Almost three quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds have used or hold an interest in wearable
Duncan Bannatyne's ex-wife is embarking on a new health and fitness venture as she bids
Plans are afoot for the release of a wearable smart-heated base layer to keep sports
Listening to music while taking part in interval training could help exercisers to work out
Health and fitness tuition provider Focus Training is making a renewed push to expand its
Exercise could bring added benefits for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, potentially reducing the amount of
Keiser has moved to expand its commercial and sales teams in the UK with the
Combining aerobic exercise with resistance training could prove to be the most effective answer to
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym will soon begin testing Bitcoin as a form of payment
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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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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
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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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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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Opinion
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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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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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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
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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Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
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Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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