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Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Award-winning leisure operator, Everyone Active, has partnered with four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
Myzone launches a new category today, called Motivation Technology (Mo-Tech), that transforms the science of
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
AI-powered automated massage company Aescape has secured deals with sportsmen Logan Paul and Tom Brady.
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Parkrun – which organises 5k runs or walks at 9am every Saturday – has launched
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Jeremy McCarthy has announced his departure from Mandarin Oriental, where he has been group director
Carers UK is re-launching its successful Carers Active project to encourage carers – who often
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has announced the appointment of Dan
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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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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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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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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Talking point
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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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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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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Interview
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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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participation news

Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Award-winning leisure operator, Everyone Active, has partnered with four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
Myzone launches a new category today, called Motivation Technology (Mo-Tech), that transforms the science of
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
AI-powered automated massage company Aescape has secured deals with sportsmen Logan Paul and Tom Brady.
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Parkrun – which organises 5k runs or walks at 9am every Saturday – has launched
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Jeremy McCarthy has announced his departure from Mandarin Oriental, where he has been group director
Carers UK is re-launching its successful Carers Active project to encourage carers – who often
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has announced the appointment of Dan
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
HCM magazine
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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
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: 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.
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: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
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
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.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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