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The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
The UK fitness industry is growing in terms of members, market value and penetration, according
Leisure DB is starting its research for the State of the UK Fitness Industry Report
Market research outfit, Leisure DB, is launching a monthly ‘market tracker’ for the UK’s health
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Swimming pools need to be repositioned so they're prized as assets rather than considered a
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
Eight of the top 20 private health club operators in the UK have grown their
Vedere Ventures has announced today (4 March) that it is investing in new global fitness
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
The UK fitness industry has continued to grow in size and value, with the number
The UK health and fitness industry has continued to grow with the private sector being
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less finished 2016 as the top ranking private fitness brand on social
Budget health club chains continue to lead the way when it comes to social media
Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of
The UK’s gyms and health clubs have more members than ever before, with a record
Technological innovation and an enhanced consumer experience helped the UK health and fitness industry to
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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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Editor's letter
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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Life Lessons
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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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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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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 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
The UK fitness industry is growing in terms of members, market value and penetration, according
Leisure DB is starting its research for the State of the UK Fitness Industry Report
Market research outfit, Leisure DB, is launching a monthly ‘market tracker’ for the UK’s health
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Swimming pools need to be repositioned so they're prized as assets rather than considered a
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
Eight of the top 20 private health club operators in the UK have grown their
Vedere Ventures has announced today (4 March) that it is investing in new global fitness
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
The UK fitness industry has continued to grow in size and value, with the number
The UK health and fitness industry has continued to grow with the private sector being
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less finished 2016 as the top ranking private fitness brand on social
Budget health club chains continue to lead the way when it comes to social media
Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of
The UK’s gyms and health clubs have more members than ever before, with a record
Technological innovation and an enhanced consumer experience helped the UK health and fitness industry to
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
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
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure’s aquatics Approved Training Centre achieves Direct Claims Status
Serco Leisure has announced that its Approved Training Centre (ATC) has achieved Direct Claims Status (DCS), enabling the organisation to assess learners and issue certificates directly without the need for external assessors.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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