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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Sandwell Leisure Trust launched its rebrand to Kore Sandwell on Monday 17 November. The name
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Sandwell Leisure Trust in the UK has teamed up with Stronger Wellness to open a
MyFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
A battle to save Virgin Active is continuing, as the company works to secure a
Virgin Active investors are understood to be preparing a £60m+ funding injection into the fitness
David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest operator to have its auditors flag up the
Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash
Neil King, the managing director of 1Life Management Solutions, is set to join énergie Fitness
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
British architecture practice FaulknerBrowns have been selected to design a £50m (US$64m, €54.3m) indoor sports
A roll-out of fitness classes and improved member experience helped revenue at Virgin Active rise
South African investment group Brait, which owns a controlling stake in Virgin Active, has scrapped
Virgin Active's value took a slight dip in the third quarter of the financial year,
Nuffield Health has become the UK’s second largest fitness provider after completing a deal to
Nuffield Health will today (14 June) announce that it has secured 35 sites from Virgin
Virgin Active has continued its three-year, £100m investment in its UK portfolio with the unveiling
Virgin Active founder Sir Richard Branson has announced the gym chain is gearing up for
Proposals to regenerate wasteland in the heart of London’s Shoreditch area through a modern mixed-use
Virgin Active has announced an impressive set of financial figures as it gears up for
Virgin Active has announced the launch of its long-awaited Discovery Lab – a creative hub
Global fitness chain Virgin Active has been sold to South African investment firm Brait. Virgin
Image: Tasmania's Port Arthur is one of the recipients Australian tourism minister Martin Ferguson has
A number of law firms have been appointed to the new Legal Panel Framework, which
The Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&N) is offering a number of its pubs on
A new £7m visitor attraction has been unveiled by the Royal Society for the Protection
The Event Show, taking place on 21-22 January 2009 at Olympia in London, UK, has
Wonderland Sydney, the Australian amusement park, is to close on 26 April. A statement released
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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 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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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Brait news

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Sandwell Leisure Trust launched its rebrand to Kore Sandwell on Monday 17 November. The name
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Sandwell Leisure Trust in the UK has teamed up with Stronger Wellness to open a
MyFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
A battle to save Virgin Active is continuing, as the company works to secure a
Virgin Active investors are understood to be preparing a £60m+ funding injection into the fitness
David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest operator to have its auditors flag up the
Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash
Neil King, the managing director of 1Life Management Solutions, is set to join énergie Fitness
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
British architecture practice FaulknerBrowns have been selected to design a £50m (US$64m, €54.3m) indoor sports
A roll-out of fitness classes and improved member experience helped revenue at Virgin Active rise
South African investment group Brait, which owns a controlling stake in Virgin Active, has scrapped
Virgin Active's value took a slight dip in the third quarter of the financial year,
Nuffield Health has become the UK’s second largest fitness provider after completing a deal to
Nuffield Health will today (14 June) announce that it has secured 35 sites from Virgin
Virgin Active has continued its three-year, £100m investment in its UK portfolio with the unveiling
Virgin Active founder Sir Richard Branson has announced the gym chain is gearing up for
Proposals to regenerate wasteland in the heart of London’s Shoreditch area through a modern mixed-use
Virgin Active has announced an impressive set of financial figures as it gears up for
Virgin Active has announced the launch of its long-awaited Discovery Lab – a creative hub
Global fitness chain Virgin Active has been sold to South African investment firm Brait. Virgin
Image: Tasmania's Port Arthur is one of the recipients Australian tourism minister Martin Ferguson has
A number of law firms have been appointed to the new Legal Panel Framework, which
The Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&N) is offering a number of its pubs on
A new £7m visitor attraction has been unveiled by the Royal Society for the Protection
The Event Show, taking place on 21-22 January 2009 at Olympia in London, UK, has
Wonderland Sydney, the Australian amusement park, is to close on 26 April. A statement released
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Featured supplier news
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
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
Featured press releases
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.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
Diary dates
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