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Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Former footballer, David Beckham, has become a strategic investor in health sciences company, Prenetics, which
Fitness influencer and karate champion, Anna Lewandowska, has announced the launch of a multi-concept boutique
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A new campaign will look to help disabled footballers return to the sport and 'reclaim
Waxworks of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at London's Madame Tussauds have been relocated
Rowbots, the boutique fitness brand co-founded by star footballer Gareth Bale, has revealed plans to
The government has been forced to make a U-turn and to spend more than £400m
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged his support for plans to build a £70m world
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Older men who have played football regularly throughout their lives have cells up to 11
Baroness Martha Lane-Fox, Sir Nicholas Serota and former BBC and ITV chief Lord Grade are
Manchester United has launched a new initiative to increase its engagement with local schools and
Children under the age of 12 should no longer head the ball during training sessions,
Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has launched an esports team – the second
US-based boutique fitness operator Rumble has revealed the first two locations for its new studio
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Rowbots, a new rowing-driven fitness concept which boasts Real Madrid and Welsh star Gareth Bale
A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours
More than six million people in the UK could be living or contemplating a life
Developer Moda has signed a pioneering partnership with wellness company Hero, which will look to
To celebrate the start of the World Cup in Russia, sports giant Nike has partnered
Fifa's World Football Museum is opening a temporary exhibition in Moscow, Russia, through the course
Forget the London Eye, Newcastle’s ‘Whey Aye’ is set to outdo its southern sibling by
Manchester United and England midfielder Michael Carrick has helped launch a project offering young people
A fifth-tier Scottish football club has set its sight on reaching the Scottish Premiership by
Paralympians are seen as the most inspirational athletes by children and young people, according to
Sports stars from minority backgrounds hold the key to sporting success in the UK, according
The Football Association has revealed a raft of major reforms, including a rule to interview
Elite footballers and athletes of the future will prolong their careers by attending all-in-one health
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
A third of fitness professionals are considering or have considered leaving the physical activity sector,
More than 1,500 new football teams and 3,400 coaches will be created after the FA
Stevenage Football Club has offered fans the chance to invest as it attempts to raise
Eight university campuses will become home to High Performance Centres built specifically for women’s football
Former professional footballer Brett Ormerod and his wife, Lisa, have opened an Anytime Fitness gym
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Denmark's new
Footballer Lionel Messi has inspired a new theme park in China, which will have over
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has called on the British sport sector to help
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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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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Talking point
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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Deena Gillan

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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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footballer news

Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Former footballer, David Beckham, has become a strategic investor in health sciences company, Prenetics, which
Fitness influencer and karate champion, Anna Lewandowska, has announced the launch of a multi-concept boutique
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A new campaign will look to help disabled footballers return to the sport and 'reclaim
Waxworks of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at London's Madame Tussauds have been relocated
Rowbots, the boutique fitness brand co-founded by star footballer Gareth Bale, has revealed plans to
The government has been forced to make a U-turn and to spend more than £400m
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged his support for plans to build a £70m world
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Older men who have played football regularly throughout their lives have cells up to 11
Baroness Martha Lane-Fox, Sir Nicholas Serota and former BBC and ITV chief Lord Grade are
Manchester United has launched a new initiative to increase its engagement with local schools and
Children under the age of 12 should no longer head the ball during training sessions,
Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has launched an esports team – the second
US-based boutique fitness operator Rumble has revealed the first two locations for its new studio
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Rowbots, a new rowing-driven fitness concept which boasts Real Madrid and Welsh star Gareth Bale
A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours
More than six million people in the UK could be living or contemplating a life
Developer Moda has signed a pioneering partnership with wellness company Hero, which will look to
To celebrate the start of the World Cup in Russia, sports giant Nike has partnered
Fifa's World Football Museum is opening a temporary exhibition in Moscow, Russia, through the course
Forget the London Eye, Newcastle’s ‘Whey Aye’ is set to outdo its southern sibling by
Manchester United and England midfielder Michael Carrick has helped launch a project offering young people
A fifth-tier Scottish football club has set its sight on reaching the Scottish Premiership by
Paralympians are seen as the most inspirational athletes by children and young people, according to
Sports stars from minority backgrounds hold the key to sporting success in the UK, according
The Football Association has revealed a raft of major reforms, including a rule to interview
Elite footballers and athletes of the future will prolong their careers by attending all-in-one health
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
A third of fitness professionals are considering or have considered leaving the physical activity sector,
More than 1,500 new football teams and 3,400 coaches will be created after the FA
Stevenage Football Club has offered fans the chance to invest as it attempts to raise
Eight university campuses will become home to High Performance Centres built specifically for women’s football
Former professional footballer Brett Ormerod and his wife, Lisa, have opened an Anytime Fitness gym
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Denmark's new
Footballer Lionel Messi has inspired a new theme park in China, which will have over
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has called on the British sport sector to help
1 - 40 of 12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
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
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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