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Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power-assisted exercise studios and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
The UK government has announced it will subsidise energy bills by at least 50 per
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
Up to 48 per cent of public leisure facilities could close by the end of
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Recently appointed chief executive officer Martin Symcox has a list of improvements he wants to
Ray Algar, managing director of business insight specialist Oxygen Consulting, has called for the leisure
In official recognition of the huge contribution Alliance Leisure has made to getting more people,
Pioneering British leisure architect Peter Sargent has died at his home in Florida. Sargent was
Grange Leisure Centre, in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, has completed the final phase of its
Bridgend County Borough Council has appointed social enterprises, Halo and Greenwich Leisure (GLL), to run
A joint venture between ISG and Trebor Developments has been appointed by Greenwich Leisure (GLL)
Health and safety management specialist Right Directions, which already delivers Quest on behalf of Sport
Gladstone Health & Leisure, developers of the Plus2 leisure management software suite, have announced a
A meeting of representatives of local authorities, sports and leisure trusts and management contractors in
Results from the seventh annual sporta State of Industry survey show that confidence in the
A public sector leisure centre operated by Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has been named the best
Mark Potiriadis, one of the founding partners of pioneering leisure architectural practice, Sargent & Potiriadis,
Andrew Holt, managing director of Parkwood Leisure, the public sector leisure management division of Parkwood
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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Opinion
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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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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Stephen Price

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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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public sector leisure news

Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power-assisted exercise studios and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
The UK government has announced it will subsidise energy bills by at least 50 per
Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
Up to 48 per cent of public leisure facilities could close by the end of
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Recently appointed chief executive officer Martin Symcox has a list of improvements he wants to
Ray Algar, managing director of business insight specialist Oxygen Consulting, has called for the leisure
In official recognition of the huge contribution Alliance Leisure has made to getting more people,
Pioneering British leisure architect Peter Sargent has died at his home in Florida. Sargent was
Grange Leisure Centre, in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, has completed the final phase of its
Bridgend County Borough Council has appointed social enterprises, Halo and Greenwich Leisure (GLL), to run
A joint venture between ISG and Trebor Developments has been appointed by Greenwich Leisure (GLL)
Health and safety management specialist Right Directions, which already delivers Quest on behalf of Sport
Gladstone Health & Leisure, developers of the Plus2 leisure management software suite, have announced a
A meeting of representatives of local authorities, sports and leisure trusts and management contractors in
Results from the seventh annual sporta State of Industry survey show that confidence in the
A public sector leisure centre operated by Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has been named the best
Mark Potiriadis, one of the founding partners of pioneering leisure architectural practice, Sargent & Potiriadis,
Andrew Holt, managing director of Parkwood Leisure, the public sector leisure management division of Parkwood
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson 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: 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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
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
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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
Diary dates
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