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The University of Cumbria has received a £250,000 funding boost from Sport England towards its
North Lanarkshire Leisure has completed a £150,000 redevelopment of the fitness amenities at the Matt
The Énergie Fitness Club at the Arora International hotel in Crawley, Sussex, has completed a
The independent health club operator Roko Health Clubs has launched its fifth site in Chiswick,
The Club Company has completed an £850,000 refurbishment of its Essex Golf & Country Club.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that the UK minimum wage will rise to £5.73
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new scheme to train fitness instructors to deliver holistic services is being piloted in
An enlarged fitness suite has been opened at Leith Victoria’s Swim Centre in Edinburgh –
Cockermouth Leisure Centre is set to reopen next month following a £1m revamp of the
The new Leigh Sports Village is set to host a Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on
Alliance Leisure is funding and project managing the £300,000 redevelopment of Vale of Neath Leisure
Private equity firms are battling to take over troubled health club operator Esporta. According to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Following continued success in the UK since its launch in 1999, British Military Fitness (BMF)
Six Senses Spas has opened a new urban spa and gym experience at Hotel Arts
Watford Borough Council has appointed management company SLM to operate two of its leisure centres
The Active8 health and fitness club at the Thornaby Pavilion in Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, has opened
Lewisham council has approved plans to build a leisure centre at Loampit Vale. Facilities will
Sustainable transport charity Sustrans has claimed that obesity levels in the UK will continue to
A new Harpers Gym has opened at the National Water Sport Centre at Holme Pierrepoint
Dame Kelly Holmes has launched a new scheme in east London to tackle inactivity, ill
A new campaign to get more people active in Southampton has been launched. The Active
A £4.3m sports centre in Paisley, Renfrewshire, is to open in April. The Lagoon Sports
Spa operator Champneys has completed a £200,000 refurbishment of its health and fitness facilities at
Leisure Industry Week (LIW) will sponsor the UK Delegates Reception, run by the Fitness Industry
Escape Fitness has signed a deal with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to develop its group
A £100m mixed-use site is being built at Ty Mawr in Anglesey, Wales. Ynys Mon
SkillsActive and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) have begun the first stage of a
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has clocked up its 50,000th registration, taking the total
Health club operator JJB will open six new sites during 2008. Five of the new
The Optimal Life Fitness Group has signed its first Extreme Kettlebell deal with Fitness First
California Fitness, the wholly-owned subsidiary of US company 24 Hour Fitness, opened its 10th club
Russian fitness centre operator Strata Partners has unveiled its plans for 2008. The company is
Denmark’s largest chain of fitness centres, fitness dk, is switching strategy in its efforts to
The Dutch health and fitness chain Pellikaan Health & Racquet Clubs opened its sixth high-end
Controversial plans to build a £12m leisure centre in Louth, Lincolnshire, has been approved by
Fleetwood YMCA Leisure Centre has reopened following a £1m refurbishment in Wyre, Lancashire. The new
Specialist indoor bike manufacturer Trixter has added two new members to its team following company
Finnish health club operator HealthEx is set to open three new clubs during March, doubling
Youth fitness brand SHOKK has launched a new interactive nutrition workshop to help parents and
There has been a significant rise in the number of GPs prescribing exercise to people
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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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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
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
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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Latest news

The University of Cumbria has received a £250,000 funding boost from Sport England towards its
North Lanarkshire Leisure has completed a £150,000 redevelopment of the fitness amenities at the Matt
The Énergie Fitness Club at the Arora International hotel in Crawley, Sussex, has completed a
The independent health club operator Roko Health Clubs has launched its fifth site in Chiswick,
The Club Company has completed an £850,000 refurbishment of its Essex Golf & Country Club.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that the UK minimum wage will rise to £5.73
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new scheme to train fitness instructors to deliver holistic services is being piloted in
An enlarged fitness suite has been opened at Leith Victoria’s Swim Centre in Edinburgh –
Cockermouth Leisure Centre is set to reopen next month following a £1m revamp of the
The new Leigh Sports Village is set to host a Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on
Alliance Leisure is funding and project managing the £300,000 redevelopment of Vale of Neath Leisure
Private equity firms are battling to take over troubled health club operator Esporta. According to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Following continued success in the UK since its launch in 1999, British Military Fitness (BMF)
Six Senses Spas has opened a new urban spa and gym experience at Hotel Arts
Watford Borough Council has appointed management company SLM to operate two of its leisure centres
The Active8 health and fitness club at the Thornaby Pavilion in Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, has opened
Lewisham council has approved plans to build a leisure centre at Loampit Vale. Facilities will
Sustainable transport charity Sustrans has claimed that obesity levels in the UK will continue to
A new Harpers Gym has opened at the National Water Sport Centre at Holme Pierrepoint
Dame Kelly Holmes has launched a new scheme in east London to tackle inactivity, ill
A new campaign to get more people active in Southampton has been launched. The Active
A £4.3m sports centre in Paisley, Renfrewshire, is to open in April. The Lagoon Sports
Spa operator Champneys has completed a £200,000 refurbishment of its health and fitness facilities at
Leisure Industry Week (LIW) will sponsor the UK Delegates Reception, run by the Fitness Industry
Escape Fitness has signed a deal with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to develop its group
A £100m mixed-use site is being built at Ty Mawr in Anglesey, Wales. Ynys Mon
SkillsActive and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) have begun the first stage of a
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has clocked up its 50,000th registration, taking the total
Health club operator JJB will open six new sites during 2008. Five of the new
The Optimal Life Fitness Group has signed its first Extreme Kettlebell deal with Fitness First
California Fitness, the wholly-owned subsidiary of US company 24 Hour Fitness, opened its 10th club
Russian fitness centre operator Strata Partners has unveiled its plans for 2008. The company is
Denmark’s largest chain of fitness centres, fitness dk, is switching strategy in its efforts to
The Dutch health and fitness chain Pellikaan Health & Racquet Clubs opened its sixth high-end
Controversial plans to build a £12m leisure centre in Louth, Lincolnshire, has been approved by
Fleetwood YMCA Leisure Centre has reopened following a £1m refurbishment in Wyre, Lancashire. The new
Specialist indoor bike manufacturer Trixter has added two new members to its team following company
Finnish health club operator HealthEx is set to open three new clubs during March, doubling
Youth fitness brand SHOKK has launched a new interactive nutrition workshop to help parents and
There has been a significant rise in the number of GPs prescribing exercise to people
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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.
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
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
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Directory
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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