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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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
There has been a significant rise in the number of GPs prescribing exercise to people
The Mayor of London has launched a programme to help Londoners and visitors better navigate
Half of Britain’s parents are so exhausted most of the time that they don’t have
Edinburgh Leisure highlighted the fight against obesity last month, literally tackling the fat by organising
The chance to climb inside a Polyether ball and roll around on the surface of
Three public leisure operators have been short-listed as forerunners for the management of the new
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Jubilee Hall Clubs celebrated its 30th anniversary on 31 January with an event attended by
A new scheme to help patients with heart conditions has been launched in the north
Sports trust Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has been presented with an award by new industry body,
Northgate Arena in chester has been named best leisure centre in the country and its
The Mayor of London is to establish a collaborative London-wide body to reduce levels of
Children in one of Liverpool’s most deprived areas will be given free access to hi-tech
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Corpus Christi Catholic Sports College in Preston, Lancashire, has completed a comprehensive redevelopment of
The Scottish Government has allocated £1.2m to improve grassroots sports facilities in West Lothian. Community-led
Health club operator Next Generation has completed a £400,000 revamp of its exclusive Harbour Club
Health and racquets club operator Esporta has extended its non-smoking policy to include the outdoor
The Imperial College Boathouse in London has completed a £60,000 facelift. Imperial College London wholly
Dearne Valley Leisure Centre in South Yorkshire has completed a £150,000 redevelopment of its fitness
SkillsActive has submitted its business plan to the Learning and Skills Council, for the development
LA Fitness has appointed Martin Long as its new chief executive officer. Long moves from
The government has earmarked £30m over the next three years to help the most needy
Cliff Collins, registrar, UK Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has been selected to oversee the
Portsmouth City Council has appointed Broadwater Leisure to redevelop and manage the Mountbatten Centre and
Leading an inactive life could speed up the ageing process. A study published by researchers
Harrow Leisure Centre has re-opened its Harpers Fitness Gym after an £250,000 investment programme to
DC Leisure and BADMINTON England have teamed up to boost the number of qualified badminton
The British Beer & Pub Association has announced that, contrary to public opinion, consumption of
The government has launched a £372m strategy to help cut obesity levels in England. The
Construction work is set to begin on a £2.5m leisure centre in Church Stretton. The
The new leisure centre being built in Freeman’s Place, Durham, has been named by the
Aqua Vale leisure centre in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, could receive a £5.4m makeover after district councillors
The government will invest £140m in cycling in an attempt to help half a million
The Riverside Health and Racquets Club in Chiswick, part of the Esporta group, will re-open
The Grange Paddocks Pool and Gym in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, could receive an expansion after
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
There has been a significant rise in the number of GPs prescribing exercise to people
The Mayor of London has launched a programme to help Londoners and visitors better navigate
Half of Britain’s parents are so exhausted most of the time that they don’t have
Edinburgh Leisure highlighted the fight against obesity last month, literally tackling the fat by organising
The chance to climb inside a Polyether ball and roll around on the surface of
Three public leisure operators have been short-listed as forerunners for the management of the new
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Jubilee Hall Clubs celebrated its 30th anniversary on 31 January with an event attended by
A new scheme to help patients with heart conditions has been launched in the north
Sports trust Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has been presented with an award by new industry body,
Northgate Arena in chester has been named best leisure centre in the country and its
The Mayor of London is to establish a collaborative London-wide body to reduce levels of
Children in one of Liverpool’s most deprived areas will be given free access to hi-tech
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Corpus Christi Catholic Sports College in Preston, Lancashire, has completed a comprehensive redevelopment of
The Scottish Government has allocated £1.2m to improve grassroots sports facilities in West Lothian. Community-led
Health club operator Next Generation has completed a £400,000 revamp of its exclusive Harbour Club
Health and racquets club operator Esporta has extended its non-smoking policy to include the outdoor
The Imperial College Boathouse in London has completed a £60,000 facelift. Imperial College London wholly
Dearne Valley Leisure Centre in South Yorkshire has completed a £150,000 redevelopment of its fitness
SkillsActive has submitted its business plan to the Learning and Skills Council, for the development
LA Fitness has appointed Martin Long as its new chief executive officer. Long moves from
The government has earmarked £30m over the next three years to help the most needy
Cliff Collins, registrar, UK Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has been selected to oversee the
Portsmouth City Council has appointed Broadwater Leisure to redevelop and manage the Mountbatten Centre and
Leading an inactive life could speed up the ageing process. A study published by researchers
Harrow Leisure Centre has re-opened its Harpers Fitness Gym after an £250,000 investment programme to
DC Leisure and BADMINTON England have teamed up to boost the number of qualified badminton
The British Beer & Pub Association has announced that, contrary to public opinion, consumption of
The government has launched a £372m strategy to help cut obesity levels in England. The
Construction work is set to begin on a £2.5m leisure centre in Church Stretton. The
The new leisure centre being built in Freeman’s Place, Durham, has been named by the
Aqua Vale leisure centre in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, could receive a £5.4m makeover after district councillors
The government will invest £140m in cycling in an attempt to help half a million
The Riverside Health and Racquets Club in Chiswick, part of the Esporta group, will re-open
The Grange Paddocks Pool and Gym in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, could receive an expansion after
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
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.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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