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The UK government is to invest £338m in transforming active travel through infrastructure upgrades, changes
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
The government has confirmed that the £320m Physical Education and Sport Premium will be made
Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen FC has secured the legal go-ahead for its plans to
SeaWorld says that the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) criminal investigation into its response to
Merlin chief executive Nick Varney has reiterated the company's stance on cetacean captivity, as it
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched the draft of his first London Plan
SeaWorld is being investigated by two US federal agencies looking into public statements by executives
Renzo Piano’s controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development in London looks set to go ahead, with the
Too many visual renderings of future architectural projects “do not correspond at all to the
For his latest grandiose Southeast Asian resort project, designer Bill Bensley has taken his inspiration
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Plans to build a landmark new home for the Nobel Center in Stockholm’s historic inner
Controversial plans for a road tunnel near Stonehenge have been finalised, with campaigners opposing the
Leisure operator Everyone Active has been recognised at an awards ceremony for its work in
Planning permission has been granted for London's controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development designed by architect Renzo
The director of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), Patrik Schumacher, has come under mounting pressure for
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) plans to convert a Grade II listed library into a gym
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Experts and campaign groups have poured scorn on the government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, describing it
David Chipperfield Architects have presented the schematic design for the new Nobel Center in Stockholm
Stockholm City Council has approved David Chipperfield’s controversial design for a permanent home and museum
An inquest has found that the 96 Liverpool fans who died during the 1989 Hillsborough
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a surprise £520m levy on sugary drinks
Jean Nouvel’s long-running bid to renovate and expand Geneva’s Museum of Art and History has
A petition has been launched to restore Miami’s famous Marine Stadium to its former glory.
A new association has been launched with a mission to unify campaigners working to protect
ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson led a campaign launch in London's Parliament Square this morning
Chinese developers are considering turning green land near Dandenong, Victoria, into a 43-hectare theme park,
South Africa’s tourism body has launched a new Gandhi-inspired tourism drive, highlighting 13 attractions that
Skateboarders in London’s South Bank Undercroft have won their 17-month battle to keep the space
An influential new report from a British think tank has given further support to the
More than £4m ($6.7m, €5m) has been reserved by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to
An application to list Bristol Rovers stadium in Horfield as a war memorial has been
A large proportion of audiences say booking fees for concert and theatre tickets are far
Tesco is installing face-scanning technology at its petrol stations which can target specific advertising based
Plans to redevelop a 19th century estate to become a hotel, golf course and spa
Stocksbridge Leisure Centre in South Yorkshire, has been given a reprieve after an agreement was
An £8.5m (US$12.85m, €9.89m) pool complex in Oxford that was originally scheduled to open last
Oldham Council has approved leisure plans that will see the town lose its diving facilities
Olympic star Tom Daley has backed a petition calling on Oldham Council to reconsider plans
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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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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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Specifier
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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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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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Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
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campaigners news

The UK government is to invest £338m in transforming active travel through infrastructure upgrades, changes
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
The government has confirmed that the £320m Physical Education and Sport Premium will be made
Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen FC has secured the legal go-ahead for its plans to
SeaWorld says that the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) criminal investigation into its response to
Merlin chief executive Nick Varney has reiterated the company's stance on cetacean captivity, as it
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A collection of nearly 50 scientists has urged the London Science Museum to end three
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched the draft of his first London Plan
SeaWorld is being investigated by two US federal agencies looking into public statements by executives
Renzo Piano’s controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development in London looks set to go ahead, with the
Too many visual renderings of future architectural projects “do not correspond at all to the
For his latest grandiose Southeast Asian resort project, designer Bill Bensley has taken his inspiration
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Plans to build a landmark new home for the Nobel Center in Stockholm’s historic inner
Controversial plans for a road tunnel near Stonehenge have been finalised, with campaigners opposing the
Leisure operator Everyone Active has been recognised at an awards ceremony for its work in
Planning permission has been granted for London's controversial ‘Paddington Cube’ development designed by architect Renzo
The director of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), Patrik Schumacher, has come under mounting pressure for
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) plans to convert a Grade II listed library into a gym
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Experts and campaign groups have poured scorn on the government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, describing it
David Chipperfield Architects have presented the schematic design for the new Nobel Center in Stockholm
Stockholm City Council has approved David Chipperfield’s controversial design for a permanent home and museum
An inquest has found that the 96 Liverpool fans who died during the 1989 Hillsborough
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a surprise £520m levy on sugary drinks
Jean Nouvel’s long-running bid to renovate and expand Geneva’s Museum of Art and History has
A petition has been launched to restore Miami’s famous Marine Stadium to its former glory.
A new association has been launched with a mission to unify campaigners working to protect
ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson led a campaign launch in London's Parliament Square this morning
Chinese developers are considering turning green land near Dandenong, Victoria, into a 43-hectare theme park,
South Africa’s tourism body has launched a new Gandhi-inspired tourism drive, highlighting 13 attractions that
Skateboarders in London’s South Bank Undercroft have won their 17-month battle to keep the space
An influential new report from a British think tank has given further support to the
More than £4m ($6.7m, €5m) has been reserved by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to
An application to list Bristol Rovers stadium in Horfield as a war memorial has been
A large proportion of audiences say booking fees for concert and theatre tickets are far
Tesco is installing face-scanning technology at its petrol stations which can target specific advertising based
Plans to redevelop a 19th century estate to become a hotel, golf course and spa
Stocksbridge Leisure Centre in South Yorkshire, has been given a reprieve after an agreement was
An £8.5m (US$12.85m, €9.89m) pool complex in Oxford that was originally scheduled to open last
Oldham Council has approved leisure plans that will see the town lose its diving facilities
Olympic star Tom Daley has backed a petition calling on Oldham Council to reconsider plans
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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
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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