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Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and
Following the release of season three Of Bridgerton, a study reveals its ten most Instagrammable
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
English countryside hotel and club Estelle Manor has unveiled its new 3,000sq m Roman-inspired bathhouse
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Industry figures Raffaella Dallarda and Lucy Brialey have set out on a 12-day tour of
Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the extension of its
Luxury hemp product house and lifestyle brand Raised Spirit has launched its immersive full-body CBD
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
Planning approval has been granted for a new David Lloyd Club in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Oxfordshire County Council has objected to plans for a multi-million-pound waterpark resort in Chesterton, UK,
Avanton, a London-based property developer, has announced plans to create an alligator farm and enclosure
US waterpark operator Great Wolf Resorts has announced plans to open its first venture overseas,
Proposals for a world-class automotive museum in the heart of the English countryside have moved
An exhibition of the work of Italian contemporary artist Maurizio Cattelan at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire,
British architecture firm Foster + Partners have unveiled plans to design Mullin Automotive Park in
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton will acquire Belmond Ltd – which owns, operates
VisitEngland has named the best Britain's tourism industry has to offer, announcing the winners of
A planning application has been submitted for a classic car museum in Oxfordshire, UK, with
After transforming a historic Scottish bank building into a bar, architecture studio Jestico + Whiles
A group of retirement homes is installing specialist fitness equipment because residents find traditional gyms
Charitable social enterprise Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has been awarded a 10-year contract to run
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has launched a campaign to recruit older people to help tackle
The British government has unveiled details of ambitious plans to deliver more than 48,000 homes
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Leonardo DiCaprio’s
Architecture studio Jestico + Whiles’ plans to transform a disused air base in Oxfordshire, UK,
Women’s Sport Week kicks off today (3 October), with a number of organisations and governing
Health club operator Pure Gym will expand its portfolio in the South of England with
The finalists for the European Hotel Design Awards have been announced following a preliminary round
The finalists for the 2016 European Hotel Design Awards have been announced following a preliminary
Life Fitness is playing its part in the space race, having equipped a brand new
The latest in luxury design and a classic, historic setting have been brought together beautifully
Cybex was unveiled as the official fitness supplier to the famous Williams Racing Formula One
Hampshire Cricket, Lancashire County Cricket Board and Yorkshire County Cricket Club are among the six
Following an £80m (US$119m, €109m) renovation by international architecture firm, Wilkinson Eyre, the University of
Oxfordshire’s Heythrop Park has begun the process of upgrading 250 key and coin-operated lockers in
Nestling in 134 acres of stunning Oxfordshire countryside, Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa is the
Prime Minister David Cameron has approved plans to stage motor sport events on the UK's
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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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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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Oxfordshire news

Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and
Following the release of season three Of Bridgerton, a study reveals its ten most Instagrammable
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
English countryside hotel and club Estelle Manor has unveiled its new 3,000sq m Roman-inspired bathhouse
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Industry figures Raffaella Dallarda and Lucy Brialey have set out on a 12-day tour of
Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the extension of its
Luxury hemp product house and lifestyle brand Raised Spirit has launched its immersive full-body CBD
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
Planning approval has been granted for a new David Lloyd Club in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Oxfordshire County Council has objected to plans for a multi-million-pound waterpark resort in Chesterton, UK,
Avanton, a London-based property developer, has announced plans to create an alligator farm and enclosure
US waterpark operator Great Wolf Resorts has announced plans to open its first venture overseas,
Proposals for a world-class automotive museum in the heart of the English countryside have moved
An exhibition of the work of Italian contemporary artist Maurizio Cattelan at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire,
British architecture firm Foster + Partners have unveiled plans to design Mullin Automotive Park in
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton will acquire Belmond Ltd – which owns, operates
VisitEngland has named the best Britain's tourism industry has to offer, announcing the winners of
A planning application has been submitted for a classic car museum in Oxfordshire, UK, with
After transforming a historic Scottish bank building into a bar, architecture studio Jestico + Whiles
A group of retirement homes is installing specialist fitness equipment because residents find traditional gyms
Charitable social enterprise Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has been awarded a 10-year contract to run
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has launched a campaign to recruit older people to help tackle
The British government has unveiled details of ambitious plans to deliver more than 48,000 homes
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Leonardo DiCaprio’s
Architecture studio Jestico + Whiles’ plans to transform a disused air base in Oxfordshire, UK,
Women’s Sport Week kicks off today (3 October), with a number of organisations and governing
Health club operator Pure Gym will expand its portfolio in the South of England with
The finalists for the European Hotel Design Awards have been announced following a preliminary round
The finalists for the 2016 European Hotel Design Awards have been announced following a preliminary
Life Fitness is playing its part in the space race, having equipped a brand new
The latest in luxury design and a classic, historic setting have been brought together beautifully
Cybex was unveiled as the official fitness supplier to the famous Williams Racing Formula One
Hampshire Cricket, Lancashire County Cricket Board and Yorkshire County Cricket Club are among the six
Following an £80m (US$119m, €109m) renovation by international architecture firm, Wilkinson Eyre, the University of
Oxfordshire’s Heythrop Park has begun the process of upgrading 250 key and coin-operated lockers in
Nestling in 134 acres of stunning Oxfordshire countryside, Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa is the
Prime Minister David Cameron has approved plans to stage motor sport events on the UK's
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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
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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