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Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has partnered with CoverMe Fitness to simplify instructor recruitment, team management
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Strategic advisor, Andy Reed, founder of SajeImpact, has called for a fresh approach to physical
Canolfan Pentre Awel is an 83-acre groundbreaking development in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. This pioneering project integrates
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A Beacon of Innovation and Opportunity Canolfan Pentre Awel is set
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Everyone Active will take over the operation of Sheffield’s sports and leisure venues, including three
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Sport for Confidence CIC has received a national award for its pioneering work hardwiring occupational
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the city of Bath will reopen to the
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the historic spa city of Bath is being
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
A local leisure centre has begun work on a £1m refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art facilities
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
St Albans City and District Council has signed a ten-year deal with Sport and Leisure
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
The charitable trust, Angusalive, which provides culture, sport and leisure services for the county of
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
As global leaders meet for the COP26 climate summit, local authorities across England are partnering
Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has joined gym-goers this morning to kick-off the annual National Fitness
Parkwood Leisure – one of the UK’s leading leisure operators – is offering free access
Fitness instructors, personal trainers, coaches and other self-employed physical activity workers in Wales are being
Fitness, sport and leisure sector professionals who have continued to deliver services to their communities
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
The UK government's 'Rule of Six' has come into force in physical activity facilities today
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
Following its announcement that grassroots sport could restart on 11 July and that gyms and
There has been a "surge in appreciation" of exercise during lockdown, with people turning to
The physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
The Northern Gateway Sports Park project in Colchester, Essex, is set to open to the
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in
Trafford Council has approved plans to build a new 4,850-seater stand at Emirates Old Trafford
The chancellor, Sajid Javid, has revealed that the government will present its budget on 11
Eight leisure centres operated by Fusion Lifestyle are receiving upgrades to their fitness provision during
Disability sports charity Activity Alliance has called on political parties to commit to giving disabled
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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
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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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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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Opinion
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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: 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.
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
CoverMe 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, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
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To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
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sport and leisure news

Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has partnered with CoverMe Fitness to simplify instructor recruitment, team management
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Strategic advisor, Andy Reed, founder of SajeImpact, has called for a fresh approach to physical
Canolfan Pentre Awel is an 83-acre groundbreaking development in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. This pioneering project integrates
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A Beacon of Innovation and Opportunity Canolfan Pentre Awel is set
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Everyone Active will take over the operation of Sheffield’s sports and leisure venues, including three
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Sport for Confidence CIC has received a national award for its pioneering work hardwiring occupational
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the city of Bath will reopen to the
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the historic spa city of Bath is being
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
A local leisure centre has begun work on a £1m refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art facilities
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
St Albans City and District Council has signed a ten-year deal with Sport and Leisure
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
The charitable trust, Angusalive, which provides culture, sport and leisure services for the county of
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
As global leaders meet for the COP26 climate summit, local authorities across England are partnering
Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has joined gym-goers this morning to kick-off the annual National Fitness
Parkwood Leisure – one of the UK’s leading leisure operators – is offering free access
Fitness instructors, personal trainers, coaches and other self-employed physical activity workers in Wales are being
Fitness, sport and leisure sector professionals who have continued to deliver services to their communities
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
The UK government's 'Rule of Six' has come into force in physical activity facilities today
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
Following its announcement that grassroots sport could restart on 11 July and that gyms and
There has been a "surge in appreciation" of exercise during lockdown, with people turning to
The physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
The Northern Gateway Sports Park project in Colchester, Essex, is set to open to the
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in
Trafford Council has approved plans to build a new 4,850-seater stand at Emirates Old Trafford
The chancellor, Sajid Javid, has revealed that the government will present its budget on 11
Eight leisure centres operated by Fusion Lifestyle are receiving upgrades to their fitness provision during
Disability sports charity Activity Alliance has called on political parties to commit to giving disabled
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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
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
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
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: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
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
CoverMe 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, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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