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Dumfries’ DG One £17m leisure complex has finally opened to the public after numerous delays.
Southmead Development Trust has completed a renovation worth just under £2m at its Greenway Centre
Work has begun on Canterbury Christ Church University’s £4m Christ Church Sports Centre, on track
The leisure sector has seen its biggest drop in business since 2001, according to the
A £1.8m refurbishment of Yate Leisure Centre in South Gloucestershire began on 27 May. The
Sports trust North Ayrshire Leisure has unveiled a new brand name and promotional plan, adopting
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe has said that sports trusts have a vital role to play
Blackpool Council has partnered with Alliance Leisure in a three-year deal to boost the success
A new partnership has been formed between leisure trust Bromley Mytime and Pro-Active South London
ZigZag’s ActivKids has launched an Award in Sports Leadership training course, to take place in
A new gym funded by the South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) has opened at
Fit for Sport, the children’s activity provider, has launched a new service designed to help
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A decision will be made this week on whether bankrupt health club operator Esporta will
A new report released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the UK has
Roko Health Clubs has launched a £7m flagship health club in York, its sixth in
The £9m Fairhill Integrated Community Facility in Hamilton, Scotland, is due to open by the
Construction on the £35m Surrey Centre for Sport at the University of Surrey in Guildford
Health and fitness group Competition Line has completed the first phase of a £2.2m revamp
Shane Westley, managing director of the 25 Club in London’s Mayfair has hinted that the
East Cambridgeshire District Council has announced plans to develop a £11.5m leisure centre in Ely
Lifetime has been named as a preferred supplier to the Armed Forces in order to
Children's fitness equipment supplier ZigZag’s programming arm, Activ Kids, is launching a child behaviour management
Fitness First is to launch a special course for its managers looking to furthering their
Woodside Leisure Centre in Watford is due to open on 7 June. The centre will
The value of the UK fitness industry increased by 2.6 per cent in the last
Fred Turok, chair of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA), has pledged that the health and
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has revealed initial findings from ground-breaking research carried out
The European Register of Exercise Professionals was officially launched in Hilversum, Netherlands, on 7/8 May
The Central YMCA Club in the heart of London is to undergo a £2.6m redevelopment
Conwy County Borough Council has appointed a workforce physical activity co-ordinator in a bid to
Instructors at David Lloyd Leisure, Virgin Active and Fitness First are currently working with some
énergie has announced the signing of Edgars Baglais as master franchise holder for the énergie
FitLinxx’s latest international site is its first in southern India, at The Zone Mind &
The first-ever Asian Fitness Education Expo (AFEEX), held in Hong Kong on March 29-30, brought
With a Virgin Active launch in Queensland, Australia, scheduled for later this year, the chain
Plans for a new £12.7m leisure centre in Darwen, Lancashire, have been approved by Blackburn
The Galleon Centre in Kilmarnock, Scotland has reopened its Excells fitness suite following a £100,000
The Conservatives have vowed not to “tear up” the work done by Labour in terms
The local association of record companies in Australia is threatening 3,000 per cent increases in
The government has today given the go ahead for a National Skills Academy for Sport
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

Dumfries’ DG One £17m leisure complex has finally opened to the public after numerous delays.
Southmead Development Trust has completed a renovation worth just under £2m at its Greenway Centre
Work has begun on Canterbury Christ Church University’s £4m Christ Church Sports Centre, on track
The leisure sector has seen its biggest drop in business since 2001, according to the
A £1.8m refurbishment of Yate Leisure Centre in South Gloucestershire began on 27 May. The
Sports trust North Ayrshire Leisure has unveiled a new brand name and promotional plan, adopting
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe has said that sports trusts have a vital role to play
Blackpool Council has partnered with Alliance Leisure in a three-year deal to boost the success
A new partnership has been formed between leisure trust Bromley Mytime and Pro-Active South London
ZigZag’s ActivKids has launched an Award in Sports Leadership training course, to take place in
A new gym funded by the South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) has opened at
Fit for Sport, the children’s activity provider, has launched a new service designed to help
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A decision will be made this week on whether bankrupt health club operator Esporta will
A new report released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the UK has
Roko Health Clubs has launched a £7m flagship health club in York, its sixth in
The £9m Fairhill Integrated Community Facility in Hamilton, Scotland, is due to open by the
Construction on the £35m Surrey Centre for Sport at the University of Surrey in Guildford
Health and fitness group Competition Line has completed the first phase of a £2.2m revamp
Shane Westley, managing director of the 25 Club in London’s Mayfair has hinted that the
East Cambridgeshire District Council has announced plans to develop a £11.5m leisure centre in Ely
Lifetime has been named as a preferred supplier to the Armed Forces in order to
Children's fitness equipment supplier ZigZag’s programming arm, Activ Kids, is launching a child behaviour management
Fitness First is to launch a special course for its managers looking to furthering their
Woodside Leisure Centre in Watford is due to open on 7 June. The centre will
The value of the UK fitness industry increased by 2.6 per cent in the last
Fred Turok, chair of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA), has pledged that the health and
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has revealed initial findings from ground-breaking research carried out
The European Register of Exercise Professionals was officially launched in Hilversum, Netherlands, on 7/8 May
The Central YMCA Club in the heart of London is to undergo a £2.6m redevelopment
Conwy County Borough Council has appointed a workforce physical activity co-ordinator in a bid to
Instructors at David Lloyd Leisure, Virgin Active and Fitness First are currently working with some
énergie has announced the signing of Edgars Baglais as master franchise holder for the énergie
FitLinxx’s latest international site is its first in southern India, at The Zone Mind &
The first-ever Asian Fitness Education Expo (AFEEX), held in Hong Kong on March 29-30, brought
With a Virgin Active launch in Queensland, Australia, scheduled for later this year, the chain
Plans for a new £12.7m leisure centre in Darwen, Lancashire, have been approved by Blackburn
The Galleon Centre in Kilmarnock, Scotland has reopened its Excells fitness suite following a £100,000
The Conservatives have vowed not to “tear up” the work done by Labour in terms
The local association of record companies in Australia is threatening 3,000 per cent increases in
The government has today given the go ahead for a National Skills Academy for Sport
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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 secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: From racquetball to reformer: The Nelson Golf & Sports Club transforms underused space into a thriving pilates studio
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club has repurposed an underutilised racquetball court into a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, The Studio at The Nelson, investing in premium Balanced Body equipment and instructor education to enhance member wellbeing and m
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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