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Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
Swim England's Learn to Swim Programme has been adopted by a Lithuanian swimming club –
European Swimming Federation LEN has released new minimum Learn to Swim standards to ensure young
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has promoted Kaylë Burgham as its head of aquatics. In
An increase in demand for children’s swimming lessons in China has opened the door for
Everyone Active are proud to be the only operator to hold Amateur Swimming Association (ASA)
Schools will be able to take advantage of a free swimming programme provided by the
Leisure operator BH Live has made another high-profile acquisition as it continues its strong start
Nuffield Health and the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) have announced an ongoing partnership to deliver
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Swimming Teachers Association (STA) is re-launching its International Learn to Swim Programme (ILSP) in September
Come join the revolution at LIW 2013. LIW 2013 will play host to a number
Representatives from five leisure organisations have met with the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) and technology
Registered charity Aquaterra Leisure is making light work of teaching nearly 4,000 youngsters to swim
Aquaterra Leisure has again been awarded the Amateur Swimming Association's Swim 21 accreditation in recognition
The Swimming Teachers Association (STA) has formed a new partnership with Swimtime, provider of swimming
Alliance Leisure
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Free swimming is just one of the benefits that thousands of youngsters across the Borough
Aquaterra Leisure has been awarded the Amateur Swimming Association's Swim 21 quality mark for its
Local Paralympian swimmers Kate Grey and David Hill were on hand to encourage and inspire
The London 2012 Olympics brings a real opportunity for pools to increase their revenue. Stay
Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington praised Barnsley-based leisure provider BPL's extensive swimming lesson programme
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) will take over the management and delivery of Shropshire County
Borders Sport and Leisure Trust's swimming development programme has been given the accolade of Kellogg's
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) has launched its 2009-13 strategy, detailing its priorities and targets
Sportscotland has granted more than £1.2m to help improve swimming opportunities in Scotland in the
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) has launched a new four-year strategy to capitalise on the
The Department of Health (DH) has launched a new plan to get couch potatoes off
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has signed a number of new partnership agreements to provide
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has signed a number of new partnership agreements to provide
Swimwear provider Speedo has announced a four-year sponsorship deal with British Swimming. As part of
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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Learn to Swim Programme news

Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
Swim England's Learn to Swim Programme has been adopted by a Lithuanian swimming club –
European Swimming Federation LEN has released new minimum Learn to Swim standards to ensure young
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has promoted Kaylë Burgham as its head of aquatics. In
An increase in demand for children’s swimming lessons in China has opened the door for
Everyone Active are proud to be the only operator to hold Amateur Swimming Association (ASA)
Schools will be able to take advantage of a free swimming programme provided by the
Leisure operator BH Live has made another high-profile acquisition as it continues its strong start
Nuffield Health and the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) have announced an ongoing partnership to deliver
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Swimming Teachers Association (STA) is re-launching its International Learn to Swim Programme (ILSP) in September
Come join the revolution at LIW 2013. LIW 2013 will play host to a number
Representatives from five leisure organisations have met with the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) and technology
Registered charity Aquaterra Leisure is making light work of teaching nearly 4,000 youngsters to swim
Aquaterra Leisure has again been awarded the Amateur Swimming Association's Swim 21 accreditation in recognition
The Swimming Teachers Association (STA) has formed a new partnership with Swimtime, provider of swimming
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Free swimming is just one of the benefits that thousands of youngsters across the Borough
Aquaterra Leisure has been awarded the Amateur Swimming Association's Swim 21 quality mark for its
Local Paralympian swimmers Kate Grey and David Hill were on hand to encourage and inspire
The London 2012 Olympics brings a real opportunity for pools to increase their revenue. Stay
Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington praised Barnsley-based leisure provider BPL's extensive swimming lesson programme
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) will take over the management and delivery of Shropshire County
Borders Sport and Leisure Trust's swimming development programme has been given the accolade of Kellogg's
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) has launched its 2009-13 strategy, detailing its priorities and targets
Sportscotland has granted more than £1.2m to help improve swimming opportunities in Scotland in the
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) has launched a new four-year strategy to capitalise on the
The Department of Health (DH) has launched a new plan to get couch potatoes off
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has signed a number of new partnership agreements to provide
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has signed a number of new partnership agreements to provide
Swimwear provider Speedo has announced a four-year sponsorship deal with British Swimming. As part of
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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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
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
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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Diary dates
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Worldwide, Various,
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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