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London Marathon news

Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Christian Tötzke, founder of Hyrox, plans to make the fitness races the equivalent of the
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Top-level sports people and elite athletes can live more than five years longer than the
Construction work has begun on a £13m community sports hub in Barking, East London. The
The Royal Parks Half Marathon has named London Marathon Events as its new delivery partner.
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Organisers of some of the UK's largest mass participation sports events – including the London
People see swimming as lacking relevance to their lives, and lacking visibility in comparison to
The London Marathon Charitable Trust has announced the four winning sites which will receive grants
Nick Bitel will complete a full eight-year term as Sport England chair after being appointed
Former National Express Group chief executive Richard Bowker has been confirmed as chair-elect of UK
Organisations in the sector are being invited to move into the ‘House of Sport’ –
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
When it comes to behaviour change and inspiring the nation to be more active, attitude
Hyde Park’s Serpentine pond – the venue for the London 2012 open water marathon swims
The organiser of the London Marathon is to fund the expansion of running community GoodGym
With National Fitness Day less than 24 hours away, event organiser ukactive has released a
London’s historic Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington – the only leisure centre to be designed
Vinci Stadium, subsidiary of French venue operator Vinci Concessions, has signed a 25-year contract to
Central London sports centre, the Porchester Centre, has now reopened after a £1.2m expansion and
The world’s first ever Compact Athletics Facility (CAF), designed to allow track and field facilities
Construction work has started on a 400m (1,312ft) BMX track in Burgess Park, Southwark, South
The former chief executive of the Royal Yachting Association, Rod Carr CBE, and London Marathon
LessBounce has added PureLime's new range of seamless underwear range, available in bright neon colours,
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has appointed former Paralympic champion, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson to the
The Grade II-listed QEII stadium in Enfield, North London, has been officially reopened following a
Image: The community hub plans have been approved The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has
SportsDock, a new £21m complex to be used by Team USA as its training base
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in Wimbledon, London, has announced that Sport England
Southwark Council has approved plans for the development of a "national standard" BMX track in
Ealing Council has announced the opening of a new £150,000 female-only fitness facility at Southall
Lucozade Sport, the UK’s No.1 sports drink, is celebrating its 10th year as an official
A new £750,000 health and fitness facility has been officially unveiled at Paddington Recreation Ground,
Former England women's cricket captain Claire Connor is one of six new members to be
Westminster City Council (WCC) has confirmed plans for the creation of a purpose-built outdoor parkour
Redbridge Sports and Leisure has secured £250,000 worth of funding, allowing it to embark on
Redbridge Sports and Leisure is set to embark on its next phase of development following
Mick Barlow has been appointed as GLL's athletics development manager. A competitive athlete with a
Britain's elite track and field athletes are set to be given a boost in their
A new indoor climbing centre featuring the tallest climbing wall in central London has opened
Lewisham Council has approved a £600,000 plan to construct new cricket pitches at two parks
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Research
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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Talking point
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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Life Lessons
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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Interview
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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Strength
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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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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London Marathon news

Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Christian Tötzke, founder of Hyrox, plans to make the fitness races the equivalent of the
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Top-level sports people and elite athletes can live more than five years longer than the
Construction work has begun on a £13m community sports hub in Barking, East London. The
The Royal Parks Half Marathon has named London Marathon Events as its new delivery partner.
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Organisers of some of the UK's largest mass participation sports events – including the London
People see swimming as lacking relevance to their lives, and lacking visibility in comparison to
The London Marathon Charitable Trust has announced the four winning sites which will receive grants
Nick Bitel will complete a full eight-year term as Sport England chair after being appointed
Former National Express Group chief executive Richard Bowker has been confirmed as chair-elect of UK
Organisations in the sector are being invited to move into the ‘House of Sport’ –
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
When it comes to behaviour change and inspiring the nation to be more active, attitude
Hyde Park’s Serpentine pond – the venue for the London 2012 open water marathon swims
The organiser of the London Marathon is to fund the expansion of running community GoodGym
With National Fitness Day less than 24 hours away, event organiser ukactive has released a
London’s historic Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington – the only leisure centre to be designed
Vinci Stadium, subsidiary of French venue operator Vinci Concessions, has signed a 25-year contract to
Central London sports centre, the Porchester Centre, has now reopened after a £1.2m expansion and
The world’s first ever Compact Athletics Facility (CAF), designed to allow track and field facilities
Construction work has started on a 400m (1,312ft) BMX track in Burgess Park, Southwark, South
The former chief executive of the Royal Yachting Association, Rod Carr CBE, and London Marathon
LessBounce has added PureLime's new range of seamless underwear range, available in bright neon colours,
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has appointed former Paralympic champion, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson to the
The Grade II-listed QEII stadium in Enfield, North London, has been officially reopened following a
Image: The community hub plans have been approved The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has
SportsDock, a new £21m complex to be used by Team USA as its training base
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in Wimbledon, London, has announced that Sport England
Southwark Council has approved plans for the development of a "national standard" BMX track in
Ealing Council has announced the opening of a new £150,000 female-only fitness facility at Southall
Lucozade Sport, the UK’s No.1 sports drink, is celebrating its 10th year as an official
A new £750,000 health and fitness facility has been officially unveiled at Paddington Recreation Ground,
Former England women's cricket captain Claire Connor is one of six new members to be
Westminster City Council (WCC) has confirmed plans for the creation of a purpose-built outdoor parkour
Redbridge Sports and Leisure has secured £250,000 worth of funding, allowing it to embark on
Redbridge Sports and Leisure is set to embark on its next phase of development following
Mick Barlow has been appointed as GLL's athletics development manager. A competitive athlete with a
Britain's elite track and field athletes are set to be given a boost in their
A new indoor climbing centre featuring the tallest climbing wall in central London has opened
Lewisham Council has approved a £600,000 plan to construct new cricket pitches at two parks
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
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Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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