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Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
Following the completion of PureGym’s Blink Fitness acquisition, outgoing CEO, Humphrey Cobbold, and incoming CEO,
Four-time Olympic medallist, Rebecca Adlington OBE, and Olympic swimmer, Steve Parry MBE, have successfully completed
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The LifeFit Group has acquired Body Culture Group's collection of 15 clubs, bringing the German
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
The Gym Group has appointed Will Orr as its new CEO and executive director. Orr
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
Fitness aggregator Hussle has partnered with office space provider IWG – the company behind brands such
Lanserhof at The Arts Club, Mayfair, London has appointed Dr Ursula Levine as the new
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Merlin has confirmed that Legoland Korea Resort in the city of Chuncheon, the country’s first
Construction work has begun on a £13m redevelopment project which will look to transform the
Marg Mayne will stand down as CEO of Mytime Active next year, after more than
Tanni Grey-Thompson has announced she will hand over her role as ukactive chair in August
Luxury hotel and resort brand Aman has unveiled plans for urban Aman Residences in Bangkok,
The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud resort, Bali, is undergoing a change of management and
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
To celebrate its ninth year at the Independent Hotel Show (IHS) Crown Sports Locker will
The Samsung Digital Discovery Centre (SDDC), a technological hub for children and young people at
German wellness operator Lanserhof has opened its first UK location at the historic Arts Club
The £16m Andover Leisure Centre has opened its doors to the public, after more than
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has named Lisa Wainwright as its new CEO. Wainwright
Sir Hugh Robertson, chairman of the British Olympic Association and a deputy lieutenant of Kent,
A Sport England grant worth £749,300 will be invested in improving the lives of 700
The latest venture from German wellness operator, Lanserhof, is scheduled to open in May at
The £26m Dover District Leisure Centre is set to open its doors on February 2019.
UK Sport chief executive Liz Nicholl has announced she will step down from the role
Trafford Council has given the green light to a £47m development plan which will see
National Football League (NFL) franchise the Dallas Cowboys has partnered with architects Perkins + Will,
Designs for The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village, released this week, show that the Games
Reiver Fitness has appointed Jim Graham, former chief operating officer of The Gym Group, as
Leading medical spa operators Lanserhof Group has partnered with The Arts Club, a private members
Sheila McCann, the general manager of Thailand’s famous Chiva-Som spa, is moving to the UK
The newly opened Waterfront Spa & Health Club at the Best Western Plus Dover Marina
Birmingham has officially been named the host city of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, beating competition
Places for People Leisure has expanded its low-cost offering with the purchase of three Simply
Climbing Australia’s iconic Uluru will be banned from 2019, it has been confirmed. A huge
Social enterprise Places for People Leisure has been awarded a 12-year management contract for the
Construction of a £26m leisure centre in Dover, Kent, has been given the go ahead,
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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Dover news

Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
Following the completion of PureGym’s Blink Fitness acquisition, outgoing CEO, Humphrey Cobbold, and incoming CEO,
Four-time Olympic medallist, Rebecca Adlington OBE, and Olympic swimmer, Steve Parry MBE, have successfully completed
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The LifeFit Group has acquired Body Culture Group's collection of 15 clubs, bringing the German
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
The Gym Group has appointed Will Orr as its new CEO and executive director. Orr
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
Fitness aggregator Hussle has partnered with office space provider IWG – the company behind brands such
Lanserhof at The Arts Club, Mayfair, London has appointed Dr Ursula Levine as the new
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Merlin has confirmed that Legoland Korea Resort in the city of Chuncheon, the country’s first
Construction work has begun on a £13m redevelopment project which will look to transform the
Marg Mayne will stand down as CEO of Mytime Active next year, after more than
Tanni Grey-Thompson has announced she will hand over her role as ukactive chair in August
Luxury hotel and resort brand Aman has unveiled plans for urban Aman Residences in Bangkok,
The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud resort, Bali, is undergoing a change of management and
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
To celebrate its ninth year at the Independent Hotel Show (IHS) Crown Sports Locker will
The Samsung Digital Discovery Centre (SDDC), a technological hub for children and young people at
German wellness operator Lanserhof has opened its first UK location at the historic Arts Club
The £16m Andover Leisure Centre has opened its doors to the public, after more than
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has named Lisa Wainwright as its new CEO. Wainwright
Sir Hugh Robertson, chairman of the British Olympic Association and a deputy lieutenant of Kent,
A Sport England grant worth £749,300 will be invested in improving the lives of 700
The latest venture from German wellness operator, Lanserhof, is scheduled to open in May at
The £26m Dover District Leisure Centre is set to open its doors on February 2019.
UK Sport chief executive Liz Nicholl has announced she will step down from the role
Trafford Council has given the green light to a £47m development plan which will see
National Football League (NFL) franchise the Dallas Cowboys has partnered with architects Perkins + Will,
Designs for The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village, released this week, show that the Games
Reiver Fitness has appointed Jim Graham, former chief operating officer of The Gym Group, as
Leading medical spa operators Lanserhof Group has partnered with The Arts Club, a private members
Sheila McCann, the general manager of Thailand’s famous Chiva-Som spa, is moving to the UK
The newly opened Waterfront Spa & Health Club at the Best Western Plus Dover Marina
Birmingham has officially been named the host city of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, beating competition
Places for People Leisure has expanded its low-cost offering with the purchase of three Simply
Climbing Australia’s iconic Uluru will be banned from 2019, it has been confirmed. A huge
Social enterprise Places for People Leisure has been awarded a 12-year management contract for the
Construction of a £26m leisure centre in Dover, Kent, has been given the go ahead,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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