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City of Edinburgh Council news

Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
Demolition work has begun on the former Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh – acting as the
Plans to replace the historic Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh with a modern £47m sports centre
A blueprint designed to create a sustainable tourism model for, and to protect, the world
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Pools, gyms, golf clubs and sports facilities across Edinburgh face an uncertain future following proposals
An international design team led by US architects wHY have won the international competition to
Architects, designers and acoustic experts have been invited to express their interest in creating a
Residents of Scottish capital city Edinburgh are being asked to have their say on an
Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, officially opened on 29 August 2016 and involved a partnership
Scottish Premier League (SPL) football club Hearts has secured half of the funding it needs
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Three sports governing bodies – Basketball Scotland, Netball Scotland and Scottish Handball – have signed
Edinburgh Leisure stalwart June Peebles has been announced as the new chief executive of the
Work is expected to start in October on designs from New York-based Grzywinski + Pons
Construction work has begun on Scotland’s new £33m Sports Performance Centre, located at the Riccarton
City of Edinburgh Council will consider committing to a £43m pound redevelopment of the city’s
Bids are now being invited from contractors for the £25m National Performance Centre for Sport
The Scottish government has chosen Edinburgh as the city to host the new £30m National
Plans to build a community rugby stadium on the site of the first ever international
Twenty successful museum applicants have been announced for Museums Galleries Scotland's Intern Programme for 2013/14.
A government initiative that redirects money from crime into community projects has helped fund a
A multi-million-pound project to transform Saughton Park and Gardens into one of Edinburgh’s premier parks
In a year that witnessed Team GB bring home 120 medals from the London 2012
Eighteen young people identified as being at risk of long term unemployment will today take
The City of Edinburgh Council is expected to approve plans to invest £1.4m in making
Image: Duncan Hendry/Richard Lewis at King's Theatre City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) has unveiled the
Leisure trust Edinburgh Leisure, which manages sport and leisure facilities on behalf of the City
Edinburgh Leisure, the not for profit social enterprise which manages sport and leisure facilities on
The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) has announced a £600,000 cash injection for sports pitches
Edinburgh's Royal Commonwealth Pool, which will host the diving competition during the 2014 Commonwealth Games,
A new action plan to promote and preserve the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh's
Edinburgh's new-look Royal Commonwealth Pool is due to reopen to the public on 21 March,
A new strategy has been launched by the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC), in partnership
Around 100 local residents and businesses have attended an event organised by the City of
The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) has approved plans for an extension of the car
Historic Scotland has announced that plans to display the Olympic rings on the ramparts of
Creative Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) have announced new funding to support
A revised management plan for the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site
Construction work is now underway on a £1m scheme to deliver a new and improved
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Editor's letter
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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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City of Edinburgh Council news

Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
Demolition work has begun on the former Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh – acting as the
Plans to replace the historic Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh with a modern £47m sports centre
A blueprint designed to create a sustainable tourism model for, and to protect, the world
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Pools, gyms, golf clubs and sports facilities across Edinburgh face an uncertain future following proposals
An international design team led by US architects wHY have won the international competition to
Architects, designers and acoustic experts have been invited to express their interest in creating a
Residents of Scottish capital city Edinburgh are being asked to have their say on an
Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, officially opened on 29 August 2016 and involved a partnership
Scottish Premier League (SPL) football club Hearts has secured half of the funding it needs
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Three sports governing bodies – Basketball Scotland, Netball Scotland and Scottish Handball – have signed
Edinburgh Leisure stalwart June Peebles has been announced as the new chief executive of the
Work is expected to start in October on designs from New York-based Grzywinski + Pons
Construction work has begun on Scotland’s new £33m Sports Performance Centre, located at the Riccarton
City of Edinburgh Council will consider committing to a £43m pound redevelopment of the city’s
Bids are now being invited from contractors for the £25m National Performance Centre for Sport
The Scottish government has chosen Edinburgh as the city to host the new £30m National
Plans to build a community rugby stadium on the site of the first ever international
Twenty successful museum applicants have been announced for Museums Galleries Scotland's Intern Programme for 2013/14.
A government initiative that redirects money from crime into community projects has helped fund a
A multi-million-pound project to transform Saughton Park and Gardens into one of Edinburgh’s premier parks
In a year that witnessed Team GB bring home 120 medals from the London 2012
Eighteen young people identified as being at risk of long term unemployment will today take
The City of Edinburgh Council is expected to approve plans to invest £1.4m in making
Image: Duncan Hendry/Richard Lewis at King's Theatre City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) has unveiled the
Leisure trust Edinburgh Leisure, which manages sport and leisure facilities on behalf of the City
Edinburgh Leisure, the not for profit social enterprise which manages sport and leisure facilities on
The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) has announced a £600,000 cash injection for sports pitches
Edinburgh's Royal Commonwealth Pool, which will host the diving competition during the 2014 Commonwealth Games,
A new action plan to promote and preserve the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh's
Edinburgh's new-look Royal Commonwealth Pool is due to reopen to the public on 21 March,
A new strategy has been launched by the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC), in partnership
Around 100 local residents and businesses have attended an event organised by the City of
The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) has approved plans for an extension of the car
Historic Scotland has announced that plans to display the Olympic rings on the ramparts of
Creative Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) have announced new funding to support
A revised management plan for the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site
Construction work is now underway on a £1m scheme to deliver a new and improved
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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