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The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
Councils in the UK will benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds of extra revenue
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
The Leisure Database Company (TLDB) has revealed its State of the Fitness Industry Report UK
Eight of the top 20 private health club operators in the UK have grown their
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A new, one-day conference will create a platform for a debate on how the global
Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of the world’s health and fitness clubs are currently
Vedere Ventures has announced today (4 March) that it is investing in new global fitness
Hitting the gym, swimming and cycling are the activities people with visual impairments most want
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
The UK fitness industry has continued to grow in size and value, with the number
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Larkfield Leisure Centre is being redeveloped to include three new studios to meet the growing
The UK health and fitness industry has continued to grow with the private sector being
Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of
The number of swimming pools in the UK continued to decrease over 2015/16 – although
The UK’s gyms and health clubs have more members than ever before, with a record
Exploring how the government’s new Sports Strategy will shape the future of the physical activity
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed of technological
More than twice as many swimming pools have closed in the last 12 months as
Technological innovation and an enhanced consumer experience helped the UK health and fitness industry to
Key influencers from across the health and fitness industry will gather in Loughborough today (29
Former Zimbabwean test cricketer Henry Olonga has been announced as the after-dinner speaker for this
The UK health and fitness industry has more clubs, more members and a greater market
More than four in five Britons (84 per cent) live within two miles of a
The market value of the UK's fitness sector has been estimated at £3.92bn - an
Jon Argent stepped down as Vice Chair of sporta, the organisation that represents more than
Image: 12.1 per cent of Britons are gym members The UK health and fitness industry
David Stalker, CEO of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has revealed details of a new
A new body, billed as the UK's only fully independent think tank dedicated to sport,
The majority of the UK population (84 per cent) live within 2 miles (3.2km) of
The UK health and fitness sector has weathered the recession well, with public operators showing
The Leisure Database Company, Splashpath and DisabledGo have teamed up to create a service allowing
Statistics are few and far between in the spa industry so to be presented with
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA), in association with The Leisure Database Company (TLDC), is offering
The strategic sports facility resource, Active Places, has been updated with the latest facility and
The health and fitness sector has grown by 3 per cent in the last 12-month
Rob Gregory has been apponted to the newly created role of global member experience director
A comprehensive directory of more than 800 leisure facilities run by sporta leisure trusts across
The Leisure Database Company will launch its new Fitness Market Monitor on 1 December. Aimed
12,300
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
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
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
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Talking point
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…
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
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
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
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Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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

Leisure Database news

The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
Councils in the UK will benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds of extra revenue
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
The Leisure Database Company (TLDB) has revealed its State of the Fitness Industry Report UK
Eight of the top 20 private health club operators in the UK have grown their
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A new, one-day conference will create a platform for a debate on how the global
Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of the world’s health and fitness clubs are currently
Vedere Ventures has announced today (4 March) that it is investing in new global fitness
Hitting the gym, swimming and cycling are the activities people with visual impairments most want
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
The UK fitness industry has continued to grow in size and value, with the number
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Larkfield Leisure Centre is being redeveloped to include three new studios to meet the growing
The UK health and fitness industry has continued to grow with the private sector being
Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of
The number of swimming pools in the UK continued to decrease over 2015/16 – although
The UK’s gyms and health clubs have more members than ever before, with a record
Exploring how the government’s new Sports Strategy will shape the future of the physical activity
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Leisure industry analyst David Minton has warned that fitness businesses must take heed of technological
More than twice as many swimming pools have closed in the last 12 months as
Technological innovation and an enhanced consumer experience helped the UK health and fitness industry to
Key influencers from across the health and fitness industry will gather in Loughborough today (29
Former Zimbabwean test cricketer Henry Olonga has been announced as the after-dinner speaker for this
The UK health and fitness industry has more clubs, more members and a greater market
More than four in five Britons (84 per cent) live within two miles of a
The market value of the UK's fitness sector has been estimated at £3.92bn - an
Jon Argent stepped down as Vice Chair of sporta, the organisation that represents more than
Image: 12.1 per cent of Britons are gym members The UK health and fitness industry
David Stalker, CEO of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has revealed details of a new
A new body, billed as the UK's only fully independent think tank dedicated to sport,
The majority of the UK population (84 per cent) live within 2 miles (3.2km) of
The UK health and fitness sector has weathered the recession well, with public operators showing
The Leisure Database Company, Splashpath and DisabledGo have teamed up to create a service allowing
Statistics are few and far between in the spa industry so to be presented with
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA), in association with The Leisure Database Company (TLDC), is offering
The strategic sports facility resource, Active Places, has been updated with the latest facility and
The health and fitness sector has grown by 3 per cent in the last 12-month
Rob Gregory has been apponted to the newly created role of global member experience director
A comprehensive directory of more than 800 leisure facilities run by sporta leisure trusts across
The Leisure Database Company will launch its new Fitness Market Monitor on 1 December. Aimed
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
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
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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