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Recognising the challenges facing local authorities, the Labour government has announced plans to tackle local
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
As global leaders meet for the COP26 climate summit, local authorities across England are partnering
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the UK government to invest £875m in
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
The Local Government Association (LGA) has appointed Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson as its new president. The
Leisure centre operators are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support,
Local authorities have been told to consider deferring rents and offering interest-free loans to leisure
The time has come for Westminster to provide the same urgency and focus for the
The government "needs to show more leadership" and work with the physical activity sector if
ukactive and local councils want to see cash earmarked for boosting physical activity in schools
A number of prominent figures in the sport and physical activity sector have called on
Handing tourism responsibility to local governments could help English tourism soar, according to new research.
In an attempt to counter Britain’s childhood obesity epidemic, ukactive will work alongside the Local
Doctors in the UK are being urged to adopt “green prescriptions” similar to those which
Experts and campaign groups have poured scorn on the government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, describing it
Local authorities have been at the forefront of creating a “transformative” participation legacy following London
As we reach the final countdown for the Rio 2016 Games, one event we can
Local councils in England have warned that government cuts to public health funding could thwart
As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five
County Sport Partnerships (CSPs) have to develop a more “sustainable financial model” in the face
Sport England funding should be rebalanced in favour of locally-led organisations and away from national
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has urged local authorities to partner with brands to maintain their physical
The Local Government Association (LGA) has cautioned that councils will have to continue to divert
Council sport and leisure budgets have been slashed by an overall figure of £42.4m since
Providing public parks, walking and biking trails is the most cost-effective way of increasing physical
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Local Government Association news

Recognising the challenges facing local authorities, the Labour government has announced plans to tackle local
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
As global leaders meet for the COP26 climate summit, local authorities across England are partnering
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the UK government to invest £875m in
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
The Local Government Association (LGA) has appointed Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson as its new president. The
Leisure centre operators are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support,
Local authorities have been told to consider deferring rents and offering interest-free loans to leisure
The time has come for Westminster to provide the same urgency and focus for the
The government "needs to show more leadership" and work with the physical activity sector if
ukactive and local councils want to see cash earmarked for boosting physical activity in schools
A number of prominent figures in the sport and physical activity sector have called on
Handing tourism responsibility to local governments could help English tourism soar, according to new research.
In an attempt to counter Britain’s childhood obesity epidemic, ukactive will work alongside the Local
Doctors in the UK are being urged to adopt “green prescriptions” similar to those which
Experts and campaign groups have poured scorn on the government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, describing it
Local authorities have been at the forefront of creating a “transformative” participation legacy following London
As we reach the final countdown for the Rio 2016 Games, one event we can
Local councils in England have warned that government cuts to public health funding could thwart
As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five
County Sport Partnerships (CSPs) have to develop a more “sustainable financial model” in the face
Sport England funding should be rebalanced in favour of locally-led organisations and away from national
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has urged local authorities to partner with brands to maintain their physical
The Local Government Association (LGA) has cautioned that councils will have to continue to divert
Council sport and leisure budgets have been slashed by an overall figure of £42.4m since
Providing public parks, walking and biking trails is the most cost-effective way of increasing physical
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: 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: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
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
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.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
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