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Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Trafford, in Greater Manchester, UK, has a new wellbeing facility following a £20 million upgrade
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Freedom Leisure has been appointed by Southend-on-Sea City Council as provider for its leisure services.
In a drive to target the hard-to-reach groups, Places Leisure has introduced a team of
Freedom Leisure has merged with 1610, a not-for-profit trust based in the west of England.
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Parkwood Leisure has invested more than £1m over the past 12 months in new fitness
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
Innerva’s new Access range, comprising the power-assisted Rotary Torso and Torso Dip, addresses the issues
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A local leisure centre has begun work on a £1m refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art facilities
St Albans City and District Council has signed a ten-year deal with Sport and Leisure
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
A marketing partnership between fitness marketplace Hussle and fast-food giant McDonald's resulted in a significant
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality industries
EXCLUSIVE Fitness marketplace Hussle has signed a partnership deal with McDonald's, which will see it
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
One in three councils in England are expecting to close at least one of their
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has formed a partnership with WW (formerly called Weight Watchers),
Welsh leisure trust, Aneurin Leisure (ALT), has announced it’s forging ahead with a £600,000 (US$821,000,
A total of £100m has been allocated to 266 local authorities across England, to support
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, says the Welsh government is considering breaking the gym sector
The re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back by the country's First Minister
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
Gym and health club members in England have flocked back to fitness facilities in droves
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
The government has pledged to invest £100m in supporting public leisure centres this winter, as
Fitness leaders in the UK have welcomed news that everywhere but Liverpool is currently allowed
Dr Steve Mann, former research director at industry body, ukactive, has been appointed director at
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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Interview
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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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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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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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

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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
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leisure centres. news

Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Trafford, in Greater Manchester, UK, has a new wellbeing facility following a £20 million upgrade
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Freedom Leisure has been appointed by Southend-on-Sea City Council as provider for its leisure services.
In a drive to target the hard-to-reach groups, Places Leisure has introduced a team of
Freedom Leisure has merged with 1610, a not-for-profit trust based in the west of England.
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Parkwood Leisure has invested more than £1m over the past 12 months in new fitness
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
Innerva’s new Access range, comprising the power-assisted Rotary Torso and Torso Dip, addresses the issues
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A local leisure centre has begun work on a £1m refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art facilities
St Albans City and District Council has signed a ten-year deal with Sport and Leisure
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
A marketing partnership between fitness marketplace Hussle and fast-food giant McDonald's resulted in a significant
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality industries
EXCLUSIVE Fitness marketplace Hussle has signed a partnership deal with McDonald's, which will see it
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
One in three councils in England are expecting to close at least one of their
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has formed a partnership with WW (formerly called Weight Watchers),
Welsh leisure trust, Aneurin Leisure (ALT), has announced it’s forging ahead with a £600,000 (US$821,000,
A total of £100m has been allocated to 266 local authorities across England, to support
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, says the Welsh government is considering breaking the gym sector
The re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back by the country's First Minister
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
Gym and health club members in England have flocked back to fitness facilities in droves
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
The government has pledged to invest £100m in supporting public leisure centres this winter, as
Fitness leaders in the UK have welcomed news that everywhere but Liverpool is currently allowed
Dr Steve Mann, former research director at industry body, ukactive, has been appointed director at
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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.
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: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
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