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Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
To kick off the new year, Alliance Leisure has announced the appointment of industry heavy-weight,
The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half
Construction work on planned leisure projects is beginning to return to normal across the UK.
Nicki Kurran Spa Consultancy has teamed up with interior designers Dennis Irvine Studio and leisure
Despite three out of the six projects on this year's RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist being
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure
Three out of the six projects on this year's Stirling Prize shortlist are leisure-related, underlining
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has today (26 June) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for
A design team led by US studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Australian architects Woods
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 20 buildings that have won
Elizabeth Diller has been named the world’s most influential architect in 2018 by Time magazine.
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has released the first design images for a new Seoul Cinematheque
Norwegian architect Reiulf Ramstad has revealed the design his firm have created for a hotel
Bjarke Ingels Group are designing a hotel next to their forthcoming Audemars Piguet watchmaking museum
Leisure architect Claire Weisz, co-founder of WXY Architecture + Urban Design, has received the Medal
Following an international competition, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have been appointed to design the Central
Sports and leisure specialists FaulknerBrowns Architects have submitted a planning application for a major new
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The University of Portsmouth has unveiled ambitious plans for a sustainable sports facility designed by
One of Scandinavia’s best-known design studios, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, have joined global firm Perkins+Will
Danish architects COBE and Norwegian beer maker Lervig have unveiled plans for a major waterfront
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects (SHL) have been commissioned to design a sports and culture campus
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (14 December) announced the RIBA International
The winners of The Structural Awards 2017 have been announced, with multiple leisure projects celebrated
Hospitality brand Andaz has opened its first hotel in Southeast Asia, the Andaz Singapore. Located
The next batch of category winners have been announced on the second day (November 16)
The RIBA North architectural centre in Liverpool, UK, has announced its lineup of events and
International architects Snøhetta have completed a new home of fine art, music and design in
Derby City Council has unveiled ambitious plans for a new swimming and leisure facility designed
Dubai developer Nakheel has unveiled a pipeline of new leisure developments across the emirate, collectively
Real Madrid football club has announced plans to create an interactive football experience centre as
Dubai development giant Nakheel is preparing to unveil a range of leisure projects worth more
Dutch architecture studio Mecanoo have been named the winners of an urban design competition to
Two of the most anticipated leisure projects in the pipeline of British design firm Heatherwick
A trio of leisure projects have made the shortlist for the prestigious 2017 Stirling Prize
A scheme by architecture firm Nex for a green-topped cafe overlooking the London running track
A consortium including British architects FaulknerBrowns has been appointed as the preferred developer to regenerate
Danish architects EFFEKT have released new images showcasing the spiralling 45m tall (147.6ft) observation tower
Footballer Lionel Messi has inspired a new theme park in China, which will have over
Architect Carl Galioto, the managing principal of HOK’s New York and Philadelphia offices, has been
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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Leisure projects news

Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
To kick off the new year, Alliance Leisure has announced the appointment of industry heavy-weight,
The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half
Construction work on planned leisure projects is beginning to return to normal across the UK.
Nicki Kurran Spa Consultancy has teamed up with interior designers Dennis Irvine Studio and leisure
Despite three out of the six projects on this year's RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist being
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The shortlist has been revealed for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2019 Awards and leisure
Three out of the six projects on this year's Stirling Prize shortlist are leisure-related, underlining
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has today (26 June) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for
A design team led by US studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Australian architects Woods
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 20 buildings that have won
Elizabeth Diller has been named the world’s most influential architect in 2018 by Time magazine.
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has released the first design images for a new Seoul Cinematheque
Norwegian architect Reiulf Ramstad has revealed the design his firm have created for a hotel
Bjarke Ingels Group are designing a hotel next to their forthcoming Audemars Piguet watchmaking museum
Leisure architect Claire Weisz, co-founder of WXY Architecture + Urban Design, has received the Medal
Following an international competition, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have been appointed to design the Central
Sports and leisure specialists FaulknerBrowns Architects have submitted a planning application for a major new
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The University of Portsmouth has unveiled ambitious plans for a sustainable sports facility designed by
One of Scandinavia’s best-known design studios, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, have joined global firm Perkins+Will
Danish architects COBE and Norwegian beer maker Lervig have unveiled plans for a major waterfront
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects (SHL) have been commissioned to design a sports and culture campus
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (14 December) announced the RIBA International
The winners of The Structural Awards 2017 have been announced, with multiple leisure projects celebrated
Hospitality brand Andaz has opened its first hotel in Southeast Asia, the Andaz Singapore. Located
The next batch of category winners have been announced on the second day (November 16)
The RIBA North architectural centre in Liverpool, UK, has announced its lineup of events and
International architects Snøhetta have completed a new home of fine art, music and design in
Derby City Council has unveiled ambitious plans for a new swimming and leisure facility designed
Dubai developer Nakheel has unveiled a pipeline of new leisure developments across the emirate, collectively
Real Madrid football club has announced plans to create an interactive football experience centre as
Dubai development giant Nakheel is preparing to unveil a range of leisure projects worth more
Dutch architecture studio Mecanoo have been named the winners of an urban design competition to
Two of the most anticipated leisure projects in the pipeline of British design firm Heatherwick
A trio of leisure projects have made the shortlist for the prestigious 2017 Stirling Prize
A scheme by architecture firm Nex for a green-topped cafe overlooking the London running track
A consortium including British architects FaulknerBrowns has been appointed as the preferred developer to regenerate
Danish architects EFFEKT have released new images showcasing the spiralling 45m tall (147.6ft) observation tower
Footballer Lionel Messi has inspired a new theme park in China, which will have over
Architect Carl Galioto, the managing principal of HOK’s New York and Philadelphia offices, has been
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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
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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