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Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Seventy two per cent of people with mental health conditions say being physically active has
The UK’s Health and Social Care Committee is actively looking at how physical activity can
Ongoing investments in group training and member experience is leading to member growth, higher activity
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
A study by researchers at the UK's University of Bath has found that daily mindfulness
A study by researchers at Uppsala University has found even just a few nights with
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
As cost is still a major barrier to participation in physical activity, leisure centre operator
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Sport England has renewed the contract for its Moving Communities study for another four years.
NHS England has released a report, Harnessing the benefits of physical activity that suggests it
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
On releasing Q4 2024 results, SATS has said that the positive momentum of last year
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Moving Communities, the data platform which tracks participation at public leisure centres, has teamed up
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content
In a bid to get girls more active, Nuffield Health has launched a campaign, Move
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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activity levels news

Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Seventy two per cent of people with mental health conditions say being physically active has
The UK’s Health and Social Care Committee is actively looking at how physical activity can
Ongoing investments in group training and member experience is leading to member growth, higher activity
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
A study by researchers at the UK's University of Bath has found that daily mindfulness
A study by researchers at Uppsala University has found even just a few nights with
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
As cost is still a major barrier to participation in physical activity, leisure centre operator
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Sport England has renewed the contract for its Moving Communities study for another four years.
NHS England has released a report, Harnessing the benefits of physical activity that suggests it
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
On releasing Q4 2024 results, SATS has said that the positive momentum of last year
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Moving Communities, the data platform which tracks participation at public leisure centres, has teamed up
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content
In a bid to get girls more active, Nuffield Health has launched a campaign, Move
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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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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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Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
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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.
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Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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