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The Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) has published a guide for teachers as a
A new 20-station gym opened on 5 May at Bell’s Sports Centre in Perth, Scotland.
Fitness First has secured an exclusive three year, £417,000 contract to undertake Pre Joining Fitness
Leeds City Council has submitted planning applications to replace two ageing leisure centres in Armley
Sporting groups in East Cambridgeshire have received £28,500 of funding from Sport England this week.
Health and country club operator Club Company has completed a £85.5m refinancing of the business
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
sports coach UK has launched a blueprint for a national coaching system, called UK Coaching
Plans have been submitted for a joint venture between five Liverpool councils to fund a
The Scottish Government is investing £12m into physical activity initiatives in schools and workplaces. The
EIDO Healthcare has launched a website for people who have been recommended hospital treatment for
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has made Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) registration for all
Members of the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) General Assembly have approved the launch
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Lifetime, the fitness training provider, has said that it will guarantee all qualifying students a
Énergie Fitness has acquired 24 Motorcise Healthy Living Centres after the women-only club operator fell
Health club operator The Club Company has secured the UK license to run the SmartShape
Children’s fitness equipment supplier ZigZag has acquired ActivKids, an activity programming company which delivers classes
Sunderland County Council has chosen Pellikaan construction company to build two 25m swimming pools in
Galway City councillors are united in their support for plans to build a community centre
The Folkestone Sports Centre in Kent is to launch its new Toboggan Slope and B-Fit
Plans to develop a leisure complex on a former nightclub site in Aintree, Merseyside, have
Sports goods retailer and health club operator JJB has decided to continue the expansion of
The Scottish Government is to plough £6m into tackling childhood obesity. The funding aims to
Waverley Borough Council in Surrey has renewed its contract with DC Leisure to manage all
The first of a new chain of budget health clubs that offer a flat rate
Harrow Council has unveiled plans to build one of the most environmentally friendly leisure centres
The Yate Leisure Centre in South Gloucestershire is to undergo a £1m revamp during the
Trinity College has opened its new 30m euro (£24m, US$49m) sports centre in Dublin, Ireland.
SkillsActive and the Register of exercise Professionals (REPs) have begun the first stage of a
The Register of Exercise Professionals has set a new record by having 26,257 active members
A £1.2m renovation has begun on Parks Leisure Centre, Barrow-in-Furness, part of the renewed 10-year
The number of adults taking part in regular sport has increased, with the over 55-year-olds
The new £7.5m Braintree Swimming Centre has opened to the public. Designed for community use
Health and Fitness industry qualifications may become streamlined after a two-year partnership between SkillsActive, awarding
Health and fitness club operator Énergie has appointed Innes Kerr to head its new business
The Rhondda Sports Centre has reopened to the public following a £6m refurbishment programme. New
Three leisure centres in Tameside, Greater Manchester, are to be redeveloped after a partnership pledged
The number of Brits regularly taking part in sport is on the up, according to
Construction work has begun on a new leisure centre in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Facilities at
Work has begun on the new £6m Chadderton Health and Wellbeing Centre in Oldham. The
Perth Leisure Pool in Scotland is set to welcome its 10 millionth customer in the
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Latest news

The Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) has published a guide for teachers as a
A new 20-station gym opened on 5 May at Bell’s Sports Centre in Perth, Scotland.
Fitness First has secured an exclusive three year, £417,000 contract to undertake Pre Joining Fitness
Leeds City Council has submitted planning applications to replace two ageing leisure centres in Armley
Sporting groups in East Cambridgeshire have received £28,500 of funding from Sport England this week.
Health and country club operator Club Company has completed a £85.5m refinancing of the business
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
sports coach UK has launched a blueprint for a national coaching system, called UK Coaching
Plans have been submitted for a joint venture between five Liverpool councils to fund a
The Scottish Government is investing £12m into physical activity initiatives in schools and workplaces. The
EIDO Healthcare has launched a website for people who have been recommended hospital treatment for
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has made Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) registration for all
Members of the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) General Assembly have approved the launch
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Lifetime, the fitness training provider, has said that it will guarantee all qualifying students a
Énergie Fitness has acquired 24 Motorcise Healthy Living Centres after the women-only club operator fell
Health club operator The Club Company has secured the UK license to run the SmartShape
Children’s fitness equipment supplier ZigZag has acquired ActivKids, an activity programming company which delivers classes
Sunderland County Council has chosen Pellikaan construction company to build two 25m swimming pools in
Galway City councillors are united in their support for plans to build a community centre
The Folkestone Sports Centre in Kent is to launch its new Toboggan Slope and B-Fit
Plans to develop a leisure complex on a former nightclub site in Aintree, Merseyside, have
Sports goods retailer and health club operator JJB has decided to continue the expansion of
The Scottish Government is to plough £6m into tackling childhood obesity. The funding aims to
Waverley Borough Council in Surrey has renewed its contract with DC Leisure to manage all
The first of a new chain of budget health clubs that offer a flat rate
Harrow Council has unveiled plans to build one of the most environmentally friendly leisure centres
The Yate Leisure Centre in South Gloucestershire is to undergo a £1m revamp during the
Trinity College has opened its new 30m euro (£24m, US$49m) sports centre in Dublin, Ireland.
SkillsActive and the Register of exercise Professionals (REPs) have begun the first stage of a
The Register of Exercise Professionals has set a new record by having 26,257 active members
A £1.2m renovation has begun on Parks Leisure Centre, Barrow-in-Furness, part of the renewed 10-year
The number of adults taking part in regular sport has increased, with the over 55-year-olds
The new £7.5m Braintree Swimming Centre has opened to the public. Designed for community use
Health and Fitness industry qualifications may become streamlined after a two-year partnership between SkillsActive, awarding
Health and fitness club operator Énergie has appointed Innes Kerr to head its new business
The Rhondda Sports Centre has reopened to the public following a £6m refurbishment programme. New
Three leisure centres in Tameside, Greater Manchester, are to be redeveloped after a partnership pledged
The number of Brits regularly taking part in sport is on the up, according to
Construction work has begun on a new leisure centre in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Facilities at
Work has begun on the new £6m Chadderton Health and Wellbeing Centre in Oldham. The
Perth Leisure Pool in Scotland is set to welcome its 10 millionth customer in the
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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…
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
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Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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
Featured press releases
Shua Fitness press release: Shua Fitness appoints Kyle Millroy as senior director of strategic development, EMEA
Shua Fitness is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Millroy as senior director of strategic development, EMEA, effective from 1 August.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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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