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Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
Sport for Confidence and Everyone Active have launched a community-focused delivery model in Westminster, London
The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Sport for Confidence CIC has received a national award for its pioneering work hardwiring occupational
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Lanserhof at The Arts Club, Mayfair, London has appointed Dr Ursula Levine as the new
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Launching into Electric Gamebox’s London, Manchester and Lakeside Essex attractions, the Shaun the Sheep: Championsheeps
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Industry body ukactive has intensified its challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
The pandemic’s outbreak caused many people to use time in nature as a coping mechanism
The Northern Gateway Sports Park project in Colchester, Essex, is set to open to the
The Glass House Retreat, a new eco-friendly health and wellness retreat, has opened in Bulphan,
Every museum would like to know more about what goes through its visitors minds as
Sports and culture secretary Nicky Morgan has appointed three members to the board of grassroots
Luxury skincare brand, Elemis, has been named as the new product partner for the Lifehouse
A new £40m leisure centre built to include a number of sustainable innovations has opened
DEM Sports, a company specialising in cricket equipment, has partnered with Essex based engineering firm
Latest figures from the County Council Network (CCN), which represents all county councils in England,
The Roslin Retreat spa at Roslin Beach Hotel in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, has introduced a new
Feeling unwell? A cure might be closer than you think. Doctors in the UK now
Sport For Confidence is to deliver a series of physical activity sessions to carers, following
Bright Hospitality Group (BHG) has acquired the boutique The Chichester Hotel in Wickford, Essex, as
Organisations have pledged to back a programme aimed at encouraging more people with disabilities to
Twelve areas across England will take part in a groundbreaking pilot to reach physically inactive
Sarah Leiter, of the Goalball Women’s GB Team, has been lauded at the Woman of
Places for People Leisure has begun construction work on a £9.5m (US$12.5m, €10.7m) leisure centre
The Bannatyne Group is continuing with its aggressive investment programme, pumping £1m (US$1.3m, €1.1m) into
A health programme that prescribes exercise as medicine has helped more than 1,700 patients in
One of the UK's biggest destination spas, the Lifehouse Spa and Hotel in the village
A trio of leisure projects have made the shortlist for the prestigious 2017 Stirling Prize
Active Essex – part of the County Sports Partnership network – has launched a four-year
Two of the 16 health clubs which David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) intended to acquire from
Registered charity Fusion Lifestyle is investing £14m (UA$17.3m, €16.1m) to upgrade facilities across its estate.
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Essex news

Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
Sport for Confidence and Everyone Active have launched a community-focused delivery model in Westminster, London
The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Sport for Confidence CIC has received a national award for its pioneering work hardwiring occupational
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Lanserhof at The Arts Club, Mayfair, London has appointed Dr Ursula Levine as the new
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Launching into Electric Gamebox’s London, Manchester and Lakeside Essex attractions, the Shaun the Sheep: Championsheeps
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Industry body ukactive has intensified its challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
The pandemic’s outbreak caused many people to use time in nature as a coping mechanism
The Northern Gateway Sports Park project in Colchester, Essex, is set to open to the
The Glass House Retreat, a new eco-friendly health and wellness retreat, has opened in Bulphan,
Every museum would like to know more about what goes through its visitors minds as
Sports and culture secretary Nicky Morgan has appointed three members to the board of grassroots
Luxury skincare brand, Elemis, has been named as the new product partner for the Lifehouse
A new £40m leisure centre built to include a number of sustainable innovations has opened
DEM Sports, a company specialising in cricket equipment, has partnered with Essex based engineering firm
Latest figures from the County Council Network (CCN), which represents all county councils in England,
The Roslin Retreat spa at Roslin Beach Hotel in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, has introduced a new
Feeling unwell? A cure might be closer than you think. Doctors in the UK now
Sport For Confidence is to deliver a series of physical activity sessions to carers, following
Bright Hospitality Group (BHG) has acquired the boutique The Chichester Hotel in Wickford, Essex, as
Organisations have pledged to back a programme aimed at encouraging more people with disabilities to
Twelve areas across England will take part in a groundbreaking pilot to reach physically inactive
Sarah Leiter, of the Goalball Women’s GB Team, has been lauded at the Woman of
Places for People Leisure has begun construction work on a £9.5m (US$12.5m, €10.7m) leisure centre
The Bannatyne Group is continuing with its aggressive investment programme, pumping £1m (US$1.3m, €1.1m) into
A health programme that prescribes exercise as medicine has helped more than 1,700 patients in
One of the UK's biggest destination spas, the Lifehouse Spa and Hotel in the village
A trio of leisure projects have made the shortlist for the prestigious 2017 Stirling Prize
Active Essex – part of the County Sports Partnership network – has launched a four-year
Two of the 16 health clubs which David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) intended to acquire from
Registered charity Fusion Lifestyle is investing £14m (UA$17.3m, €16.1m) to upgrade facilities across its estate.
Companies can inspire productivity, profit and improved health and wellbeing among their staff by introducing
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
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
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
Opinion
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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: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
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Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: Technogym's pop-up stores in the most exclusive destinations this summer
From Porto Cervo and Ibiza, to Bodrum and Porto Montenegro, Technogym brings together Italian design, connected fitness, AI-powered innovation and personalised Wellness experiences.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
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