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The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
Strength training startup Grndhouse has launched a new app following 18 months of development. The
Treatwell interviews two leading spas that have significantly grown their business online. Interview with Sabrina
Alusid, a creator of eco-friendly surfaces, has partnered with Parkside to launch the Sequel range,
A Paddington-themed visitor attraction has come to Japan, marking the Peruvian bear's first foray into
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Montcalm Hotel Group has launched the next generation of its boutique townhouse hotels with
Europa-Park has partnered with MackMedia to create a brand new virtual reality ride, featuring beloved
A marketing initiative spearheaded by VisitBritain hopes to attract more US and overseas tourists to
VisitBritain is turning to a bear from Peru to boost tourism, with a new film
Never underestimate the positive social and mental effects of activity – that was the message
Strictly Come Dancing star Darcey Bussell will lead a workout in Central London to kick-start
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a planned
A British heritage charity has warned that council planning committees are too easily seduced by
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Bjarke Ingels’
Renzo Piano’s controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development in London looks set to go ahead, with the
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Nike’s sci-fi
The concepts of “old world design and the glory of British craftsmanship” have inspired the
Planning permission has been granted for London's controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development designed by architect Renzo
Everyone Active leisure centres are undergoing a revamp as part of an ongoing refurbishment project.
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from
Developers hoping to build a mixed-use complex near London’s Paddington Station have revealed Renzo Piano’s
Everyone Active will begin managing Westminster City Council’s prestigious leisure portfolio next month, following a
Banksy’s twisted spin on Disneyland has generated more than £20m (US$30.5m, €27.3m) for the seaside
A fire broke out just after 14h at the Marriott in Grosvenor Square in London,
Tickets have already sold out for a pop-up underground cinema at Charing Cross Station at
The impending birth of Prince William and Kate Middleton's second child is predicted to spark
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced finalised plans for a new cycle superhighway in
Virtual fitness classes will form a cornerstone of Virgin Active’s member offering for 2015, as
London tourism chiefs have created a two-week long lifestyle package fit for any A list
As part of Visit London and StudioCanal’s campaign for the new Paddington bear film, out
The upcoming film, Paddington, about the marmalade-sandwich munching, globe-trotting bear, is to be used by
Tourists visiting London from the United Arab Emirates have been warned to avoid famous landmarks
A star-studded cast of voices, including Patrick Stewart, Prunella Scales and Jeremy Paxman, are bringing
Virgin Active has unveiled plans to launch two new ‘technology-focused’ clubs in London during early
UK tourism body VisitBritain is hoping the emerging popularity of TV dramas such as Downton
Plans are afoot to take a disused underground mail line in London and transform it
The team behind London's £14.8bn rail project Crossrail has revealed plans to host permanent large-scale
London mayor Boris Johnson has announced that 20 projects at sports clubs, playing fields and
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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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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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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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
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

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
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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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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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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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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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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.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
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Paddington news

The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
Strength training startup Grndhouse has launched a new app following 18 months of development. The
Treatwell interviews two leading spas that have significantly grown their business online. Interview with Sabrina
Alusid, a creator of eco-friendly surfaces, has partnered with Parkside to launch the Sequel range,
A Paddington-themed visitor attraction has come to Japan, marking the Peruvian bear's first foray into
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Montcalm Hotel Group has launched the next generation of its boutique townhouse hotels with
Europa-Park has partnered with MackMedia to create a brand new virtual reality ride, featuring beloved
A marketing initiative spearheaded by VisitBritain hopes to attract more US and overseas tourists to
VisitBritain is turning to a bear from Peru to boost tourism, with a new film
Never underestimate the positive social and mental effects of activity – that was the message
Strictly Come Dancing star Darcey Bussell will lead a workout in Central London to kick-start
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a planned
A British heritage charity has warned that council planning committees are too easily seduced by
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Bjarke Ingels’
Renzo Piano’s controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development in London looks set to go ahead, with the
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Nike’s sci-fi
The concepts of “old world design and the glory of British craftsmanship” have inspired the
Planning permission has been granted for London's controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development designed by architect Renzo
Everyone Active leisure centres are undergoing a revamp as part of an ongoing refurbishment project.
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from
Developers hoping to build a mixed-use complex near London’s Paddington Station have revealed Renzo Piano’s
Everyone Active will begin managing Westminster City Council’s prestigious leisure portfolio next month, following a
Banksy’s twisted spin on Disneyland has generated more than £20m (US$30.5m, €27.3m) for the seaside
A fire broke out just after 14h at the Marriott in Grosvenor Square in London,
Tickets have already sold out for a pop-up underground cinema at Charing Cross Station at
The impending birth of Prince William and Kate Middleton's second child is predicted to spark
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced finalised plans for a new cycle superhighway in
Virtual fitness classes will form a cornerstone of Virgin Active’s member offering for 2015, as
London tourism chiefs have created a two-week long lifestyle package fit for any A list
As part of Visit London and StudioCanal’s campaign for the new Paddington bear film, out
The upcoming film, Paddington, about the marmalade-sandwich munching, globe-trotting bear, is to be used by
Tourists visiting London from the United Arab Emirates have been warned to avoid famous landmarks
A star-studded cast of voices, including Patrick Stewart, Prunella Scales and Jeremy Paxman, are bringing
Virgin Active has unveiled plans to launch two new ‘technology-focused’ clubs in London during early
UK tourism body VisitBritain is hoping the emerging popularity of TV dramas such as Downton
Plans are afoot to take a disused underground mail line in London and transform it
The team behind London's £14.8bn rail project Crossrail has revealed plans to host permanent large-scale
London mayor Boris Johnson has announced that 20 projects at sports clubs, playing fields and
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
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
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Diary dates
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