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Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Places Leisure has announced a new strategic partnership with COPA as the preferred apprenticeship delivery
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Be Well Wigan Council has introduced a new evidence-based, healthy ageing programme that aligns with
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
Mark Tweedie has joined the Devon-based Plymouth Active Leisure (PAL) board as a non-executive director
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
Head of health and wellbeing development at UK Active, Kenny Butler, has announced he is
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Trafford, in Greater Manchester, UK, has a new wellbeing facility following a £20 million upgrade
Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
According to a study commissioned by GM Active, health intervention programmes provide more than £20,000
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
A £24 million modernisation programme will get underway in Wandsworth, London as Places Leisure wins
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
North Herts Council in the UK is set to deliver one of the nation's largest
The UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £900 million for major
Freedom Leisure has been appointed by Southend-on-Sea City Council as provider for its leisure services.
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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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…
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Leisure centres news

Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Places Leisure has announced a new strategic partnership with COPA as the preferred apprenticeship delivery
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Be Well Wigan Council has introduced a new evidence-based, healthy ageing programme that aligns with
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
Mark Tweedie has joined the Devon-based Plymouth Active Leisure (PAL) board as a non-executive director
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
Head of health and wellbeing development at UK Active, Kenny Butler, has announced he is
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Trafford, in Greater Manchester, UK, has a new wellbeing facility following a £20 million upgrade
Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
According to a study commissioned by GM Active, health intervention programmes provide more than £20,000
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
A £24 million modernisation programme will get underway in Wandsworth, London as Places Leisure wins
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
North Herts Council in the UK is set to deliver one of the nation's largest
The UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £900 million for major
Freedom Leisure has been appointed by Southend-on-Sea City Council as provider for its leisure services.
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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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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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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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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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Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
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Company profile: Make Your Gym (MYG)
Make Your Gym offers a full-service, strategic partner supporting gym owners with all aspects of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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