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According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
UneeQ, a United States and New Zealand-based digital human company, has worked with mental wellbeing
Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
The UK government has begun stepping up its plans for the return of sport, according
Leisure centres and stadiums are being transformed into emergency hospital wards in Wales, as part
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has formed a partnership with Oceania Rugby, which will see both
Alliance Leisure
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In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Representatives of Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) are set to meet international governing body World
Premiership Rugby has confirmed it has sold a minority holding to private equity and investment
The number of spectators attending women's elite sports events in the UK is set to
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
The RFU and Sport England will invest £10m to get 100,000 more women and girls
Work is underway to transform Headingley into a stadium for the future, after Legal &
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona has urged fellow players, coaches and clubs to reach out
Rugby will touch the lives of thousands of young people from under-represented communities, as part
Professional clubs playing in the second tier of English rugby have signed up to a
The governing body for South African rugby union has lodged an official bid to host
Newcastle will land a £17.4m (US$21.8m, €20.4m) windfall after being selected to host three European
The soon-to-be-built 60,000-capacity Perth Stadium could be the centre point for a Commonwealth Games bid
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Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
The Sport and Recreation Alliance and the British Cycling Federation are among the sporting bodies
Just under 70m tickets were sold for UK-based sporting events in 2016, according to a
The government of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia has unveiled its chosen design for
Newcastle is launching an ambitious bid to host two major rugby union finals in a
The decline of American football as a spectator and participation sport in the US can
Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has ploughed almost half of its 2016 revenue into the development
Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby may be sold by rugby’s governing body in Scotland to
Several UK sports organisations – including national governing bodies and Premier League football clubs –
Budget supermarket Aldi will fund a grassroots rugby initiative in Ireland with the aspiration of
The organiser of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England – Andy Cosslett – has
The group that has been tasked with shaping the government’s Duty of Care strategy will
Grassroots rugby clubs in Wales will be able to bid for infrastructure funding as part
Premiership rugby club Sale Sharks has been acquired by a local investment company which is
Sport England has praised the governing bodies of rugby union, netball and cricket for their
Increasing the number of women and girls participating in rugby and developing player pathways has
Scottish rugby union club Glasgow Warriors has submitted a proposal to install an artificial pitch
Premiership Rugby club Harlequins has launched a mental health campaign aimed at building resilience and
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has revealed how immersing himself in fitness helped him fight
Health and fitness industry networking event SIBEC UK 2016 gets underway at The Belfry in
Basketball’s governing body has set the ambitious target of growing the sport into the second-largest
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has been announced as the keynote speaker for physical activity
The New South Wales (NSW) government has confirmed plans to undertake an ambitious AS$1.6bn (£870.4m,
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At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
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Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
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Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Operators need to oversee members’ workouts to ensure they’re balanced and to champion cardio as a vital part of the mix
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Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
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Insight
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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Research
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
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Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
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The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
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It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
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Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
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Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
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From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
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By the time you’ve finished your workout, your groceries for the week will be waiting for collection
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Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
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Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you: [email protected]
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When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
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Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
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New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
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As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
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A holistic approach to nutrition goes well beyond just counting calories or macros. It takes a 360-degree view of a person’s eating habits, lifestyle, and overall well-being. Ultimately, it’s about creating sustainable, healthy changes that your members can maintain whether they’re at home, at the gym, or away on holidays.
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rugby union news

According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
UneeQ, a United States and New Zealand-based digital human company, has worked with mental wellbeing
Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
The UK government has begun stepping up its plans for the return of sport, according
Leisure centres and stadiums are being transformed into emergency hospital wards in Wales, as part
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has formed a partnership with Oceania Rugby, which will see both
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Representatives of Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) are set to meet international governing body World
Premiership Rugby has confirmed it has sold a minority holding to private equity and investment
The number of spectators attending women's elite sports events in the UK is set to
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
The RFU and Sport England will invest £10m to get 100,000 more women and girls
Work is underway to transform Headingley into a stadium for the future, after Legal &
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona has urged fellow players, coaches and clubs to reach out
Rugby will touch the lives of thousands of young people from under-represented communities, as part
Professional clubs playing in the second tier of English rugby have signed up to a
The governing body for South African rugby union has lodged an official bid to host
Newcastle will land a £17.4m (US$21.8m, €20.4m) windfall after being selected to host three European
The soon-to-be-built 60,000-capacity Perth Stadium could be the centre point for a Commonwealth Games bid
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
The Sport and Recreation Alliance and the British Cycling Federation are among the sporting bodies
Just under 70m tickets were sold for UK-based sporting events in 2016, according to a
The government of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia has unveiled its chosen design for
Newcastle is launching an ambitious bid to host two major rugby union finals in a
The decline of American football as a spectator and participation sport in the US can
Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has ploughed almost half of its 2016 revenue into the development
Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby may be sold by rugby’s governing body in Scotland to
Several UK sports organisations – including national governing bodies and Premier League football clubs –
Budget supermarket Aldi will fund a grassroots rugby initiative in Ireland with the aspiration of
The organiser of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England – Andy Cosslett – has
The group that has been tasked with shaping the government’s Duty of Care strategy will
Grassroots rugby clubs in Wales will be able to bid for infrastructure funding as part
Premiership rugby club Sale Sharks has been acquired by a local investment company which is
Sport England has praised the governing bodies of rugby union, netball and cricket for their
Increasing the number of women and girls participating in rugby and developing player pathways has
Scottish rugby union club Glasgow Warriors has submitted a proposal to install an artificial pitch
Premiership Rugby club Harlequins has launched a mental health campaign aimed at building resilience and
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has revealed how immersing himself in fitness helped him fight
Health and fitness industry networking event SIBEC UK 2016 gets underway at The Belfry in
Basketball’s governing body has set the ambitious target of growing the sport into the second-largest
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has been announced as the keynote speaker for physical activity
The New South Wales (NSW) government has confirmed plans to undertake an ambitious AS$1.6bn (£870.4m,
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Following the gym upgrade, Sport Ireland Fitness membership has hit capacity and the team is putting a wait-list in place
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We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
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At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
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Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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It’s time to start the conversation about pelvic health. It’s not just menopausal women who have challenges: young women and men can also experience issues they’re too embarrassed to discuss or seek help for, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
HCM magazine
HCM People

Mariah Rooney

Founder, Trauma Informed Weight Lifting
When people experience early life trauma it impacts their bodies and nervous systems. I became curious about how lifting weights could help them have the experience of strength
HCM magazine
From payments to virtual classes, software integrations can take your operation to the next level. Providers tell us about their most in-demand offerings
HCM magazine
By the time you’ve finished your workout, your groceries for the week will be waiting for collection
HCM magazine
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you: [email protected]
HCM magazine
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
HCM magazine
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise more, according to new research, reports Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
HCM magazine
As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out a system where everyone feels included, protected and safe in the locker room. Kath Hudson reports
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Featured supplier news
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In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Altrafit introduces custom functional fitness equipment at Third Space
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable functional fitness equipment that is built to last with the development and introduction of a new functional fitness keg for luxury gym operator, Third Space.
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize is a member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Gym
Xplor Gym is an all-in-one gym management software with embedded payments & integrated access control ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ABC Trainerize press release: Holistic nutrition coaching: the key to your gym members’ wellness goals
A holistic approach to nutrition goes well beyond just counting calories or macros. It takes a 360-degree view of a person’s eating habits, lifestyle, and overall well-being. Ultimately, it’s about creating sustainable, healthy changes that your members can maintain whether they’re at home, at the gym, or away on holidays.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: 94 GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games
As the world gears up for the much-anticipated Paris 2024 Summer Olympic (26 July – 11 August) and Paralympic Games (28 August – 8 September), the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) celebrates an impressive milestone.
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Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
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Property & Tenders
Jersey
Jersey War Tunnels
Property & Tenders
Chiswick, Gillingham, York and Nottingham
Savills
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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Locations worldwide,
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
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