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The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and
Plans have been announced to introduce the first five-star private members wellness club in Northern
Citius Retreats, a specialist in sports medicine and wellness, is set to launch a series
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
English Premier league club, Manchester City, has submitted a planning application seeking to expand the
Construction work has begun on a £13m community sports hub in Barking, East London. The
The Football Foundation is to invest 40 per cent of its total funding over the
The FA Cup final in May could be played in front of 20,000 football fans,
Billionaire Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has acquired the fitness assets of DW Sports for £37m.
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The UK government has launched a "major effort" to tackle loneliness and social isolation during
Chelsea Football Club has put its plans to build a new stadium on hold until
A number of UK leisure companies and operators have launched initiatives to help ease the
The coronavirus is beginning to have real-term effects on the UK's leisure industry, as the
Manchester United has launched a new initiative to increase its engagement with local schools and
Millwall FC has revealed designs by AFL Architects for the proposed redevelopment of its stadium,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Premier League giants Manchester United have tabled plans to create a safe-standing area at its
A new service aims to offer sports organisations the opportunity to accurately assess, record and
UK Athletics has appointed Nic Coward as its interim chief executive. Coward is a former
Chelsea FC has become the first English Premier League club to offer fans a food
Spanish champion Barcelona Football Club generated more money than any other club in Europe for
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the English Premier League are partnering to
Liverpool Football Club (LFC) has opened a first-stage public consultation exercise on the proposed expansion
The English Premier League (EPL) is, again, looking for a new chief executive after the
A surge in investments made into the booming esports sector is now creating competition for
The designs for Everton Football Club's new £500m stadium have received a "huge vote of
Groundskeeping teams at English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and Premiership rugby side Northampton Saints
City Football Group (CFG), the owner of English Premier League champions Manchester City, has moved
English Premier League champion Manchester City FC has opened a sensory room for young fans
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to introduce measures which would allow football fans to
The English Premier League (EPL) has appointed David Pemsel, CEO of Guardian Media Group, as
English Football League (EFL) club Coventry City FC has revealed that it is again looking
Rick Parry, the English Premier League's first chief executive, has been named as chair designate
Professional football clubs should introduce wide-ranging measures – such as introducing returnable beer cups –
Tottenham Hotspur is introducing the first stand-alone NFL visitor attraction outside of the US, with
Liverpool Football Club will undertake an "ambitious expansion" of its iconic Anfield stadium. The English
ADI, a UK-based stadium display technology provider, has installed two 80sq m screens at Vicarage
Voiceworks, a UK-based voice consultancy, has developed a smart speaker content service called Sport Social,
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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The Breath Coach
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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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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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Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Shaun Grove

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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Premier League news

The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and
Plans have been announced to introduce the first five-star private members wellness club in Northern
Citius Retreats, a specialist in sports medicine and wellness, is set to launch a series
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
English Premier league club, Manchester City, has submitted a planning application seeking to expand the
Construction work has begun on a £13m community sports hub in Barking, East London. The
The Football Foundation is to invest 40 per cent of its total funding over the
The FA Cup final in May could be played in front of 20,000 football fans,
Billionaire Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has acquired the fitness assets of DW Sports for £37m.
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The UK government has launched a "major effort" to tackle loneliness and social isolation during
Chelsea Football Club has put its plans to build a new stadium on hold until
A number of UK leisure companies and operators have launched initiatives to help ease the
The coronavirus is beginning to have real-term effects on the UK's leisure industry, as the
Manchester United has launched a new initiative to increase its engagement with local schools and
Millwall FC has revealed designs by AFL Architects for the proposed redevelopment of its stadium,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Premier League giants Manchester United have tabled plans to create a safe-standing area at its
A new service aims to offer sports organisations the opportunity to accurately assess, record and
UK Athletics has appointed Nic Coward as its interim chief executive. Coward is a former
Chelsea FC has become the first English Premier League club to offer fans a food
Spanish champion Barcelona Football Club generated more money than any other club in Europe for
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the English Premier League are partnering to
Liverpool Football Club (LFC) has opened a first-stage public consultation exercise on the proposed expansion
The English Premier League (EPL) is, again, looking for a new chief executive after the
A surge in investments made into the booming esports sector is now creating competition for
The designs for Everton Football Club's new £500m stadium have received a "huge vote of
Groundskeeping teams at English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and Premiership rugby side Northampton Saints
City Football Group (CFG), the owner of English Premier League champions Manchester City, has moved
English Premier League champion Manchester City FC has opened a sensory room for young fans
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to introduce measures which would allow football fans to
The English Premier League (EPL) has appointed David Pemsel, CEO of Guardian Media Group, as
English Football League (EFL) club Coventry City FC has revealed that it is again looking
Rick Parry, the English Premier League's first chief executive, has been named as chair designate
Professional football clubs should introduce wide-ranging measures – such as introducing returnable beer cups –
Tottenham Hotspur is introducing the first stand-alone NFL visitor attraction outside of the US, with
Liverpool Football Club will undertake an "ambitious expansion" of its iconic Anfield stadium. The English
ADI, a UK-based stadium display technology provider, has installed two 80sq m screens at Vicarage
Voiceworks, a UK-based voice consultancy, has developed a smart speaker content service called Sport Social,
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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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
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
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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