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The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Award-winning leisure operator, Everyone Active, has partnered with four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK
Spa and wellness professionals from around the world have descended on Colorado Springs for the
Sport England has announced that Tim Hollingsworth will stand down as CEO at the end
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
Operators across the UK ran special events and gave away free passes to encourage people
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Everyone Active will take over the operation of Sheffield’s sports and leisure venues, including three
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
With the 2024 Paris Games about to begin, GLL is celebrating the fact that 94
Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content
Nike and recovery brand, Hyperice, have partnered to create two tech-driven recovery products – a vest and
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
BLK BOX was the partner of choice for the design, fit out and install of
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
The parents of Kaylea Titford, a disabled 16-year-old girl, have been found guilty of her
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
The Aussie World theme park on Australia’s Sunshine Coast has launched its first rollercoaster. The
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
The most high-risk and controversial Olympics of modern times begin today (23 July) in Tokyo,
UK Sport has outlined its mission to create the "greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments",
The Local Government Association (LGA) has appointed Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson as its new president. The
The FA Cup final in May could be played in front of 20,000 football fans,
The physical and mental health of women in the UK has been put under unprecedented
An area north of Sheffield City Centre in the UK is to be designed as
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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MD, Brio
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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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Opinion
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
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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Editor's letter
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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Paralympic news

The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Award-winning leisure operator, Everyone Active, has partnered with four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK
Spa and wellness professionals from around the world have descended on Colorado Springs for the
Sport England has announced that Tim Hollingsworth will stand down as CEO at the end
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
Operators across the UK ran special events and gave away free passes to encourage people
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Everyone Active will take over the operation of Sheffield’s sports and leisure venues, including three
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
With the 2024 Paris Games about to begin, GLL is celebrating the fact that 94
Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content
Nike and recovery brand, Hyperice, have partnered to create two tech-driven recovery products – a vest and
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
BLK BOX was the partner of choice for the design, fit out and install of
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
The parents of Kaylea Titford, a disabled 16-year-old girl, have been found guilty of her
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
The Aussie World theme park on Australia’s Sunshine Coast has launched its first rollercoaster. The
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
The most high-risk and controversial Olympics of modern times begin today (23 July) in Tokyo,
UK Sport has outlined its mission to create the "greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments",
The Local Government Association (LGA) has appointed Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson as its new president. The
The FA Cup final in May could be played in front of 20,000 football fans,
The physical and mental health of women in the UK has been put under unprecedented
An area north of Sheffield City Centre in the UK is to be designed as
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Opinion
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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.
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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.
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Company profile: TechnoAlpin Indoor
TechnoAlpin Indoor offers expert consultation for indoor snow concepts, assisting customers with the integration of ...
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Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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
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Fitness tracking platform
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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