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Manchester-based health club operator GL-14 will open its second site at Fairfield Hall, Letchworth, Hertfordshire
A Scottish Executive commissioned study to evaluate the beneficial effects of the smoking ban has
Sports trust Tone Leisure is launching a new referral programme for children called Activ8, which
The Oakgrove Centre in Milton Keynes has achieved Quest registration after just a year of
A new leisure centre has opened at Longwell Green in Bristol. The £6m facility, which
Over 300 children from Lowton and Golborne have attended a series of multi-skills sports camps
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Three new leisure companies have been nominated for the Startups Awards 2007. Jamie Cartwright, managing
Hastings Borough Council has announced plans to carry out a detailed feasibility study on a
Hilton has expanded its Hilton Fitness by Precor chain of health clubs into Germany. The
The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) has appointed a new executive director, Herman Rutgers,
The Next Generation Club in Anniesland, Glasgow is opening a David Lloyd Tennis Academy. The
Bannatyne Fitness has relocated two of its existing managers and made two new appointments to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Management company DC Leisure is providing over 200 of its fitness staff with core stability
JJB Sports has announced plans for a new club in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The £1.9m facility
Birtley Leisure Centre in Gateshead is undergoing a £1.5m redevelopment. Upgrades to the facilities will
The £23m Cardiff International Pool is set to open in early January 2008. The complex
Greenwich Council is opening the Eltham Centre in Greenwich, London, this autumn to provide a
Carrickfergus Borough Council in Northern Ireland is undertaking a multi-million pound refurbishment of its local
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has published a guidance leaflet to inform
The fitness centre at Kettering Swimming Pool has undergone a £160,000 revamp funded by Kettering
Senior managers at DC Leisure have completed a Quest Internal Assessor training course to learn
The University of Ulster has invested £500,000 to equip its main fitness suites and a
Six managers from DC Leisure are to trial a new management training qualification from the
West Lothian Leisure has invested in vibration fitness equipment following feedback from its members. The
The Scottish Executive held a Performance Sports Summit today to consult how the country can
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is almost halfway to reaching its target of accrediting 800
Bell Leisure Investments, the holding company of health club chain Esporta, has been put into
The second annual UK School Games will kick off on 23 August in Coventry. Talented
A £1.8m refurbishment of Roehampton Recreation Centre in Wandsworth, London, is underway. The new facilities
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust has announced that its summer multi-skills sports camps for local
Peterborough City Council and the Peterborough Primary Care Trust have appointed a new ‘exercise champion’
People working in the fitness and sports sector are among the most satisfied with their
A course combing both Western and Eastern approaches to nutrition is to launch at the
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is to invest in more health and fitness
Next Generation, the health club chain, has appointed a new group health and fitness manager.
The Harlow Gateway Partnership, the body behind a £50m regeneration scheme in the Essex town,
Health and fitness operators could be losing out on millions of pounds worth of revenue,
Fife Council is to invest £50m in health and fitness facilities as it moves its
Training provider Lifetime is enjoying unprecedented growth as demand for health and fitness courses increases.
Plans for a new leisure centre in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, have been submitted to the
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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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Research
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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Life Lessons
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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Talking point
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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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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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Profile
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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Latest news

Manchester-based health club operator GL-14 will open its second site at Fairfield Hall, Letchworth, Hertfordshire
A Scottish Executive commissioned study to evaluate the beneficial effects of the smoking ban has
Sports trust Tone Leisure is launching a new referral programme for children called Activ8, which
The Oakgrove Centre in Milton Keynes has achieved Quest registration after just a year of
A new leisure centre has opened at Longwell Green in Bristol. The £6m facility, which
Over 300 children from Lowton and Golborne have attended a series of multi-skills sports camps
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Three new leisure companies have been nominated for the Startups Awards 2007. Jamie Cartwright, managing
Hastings Borough Council has announced plans to carry out a detailed feasibility study on a
Hilton has expanded its Hilton Fitness by Precor chain of health clubs into Germany. The
The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) has appointed a new executive director, Herman Rutgers,
The Next Generation Club in Anniesland, Glasgow is opening a David Lloyd Tennis Academy. The
Bannatyne Fitness has relocated two of its existing managers and made two new appointments to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Management company DC Leisure is providing over 200 of its fitness staff with core stability
JJB Sports has announced plans for a new club in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The £1.9m facility
Birtley Leisure Centre in Gateshead is undergoing a £1.5m redevelopment. Upgrades to the facilities will
The £23m Cardiff International Pool is set to open in early January 2008. The complex
Greenwich Council is opening the Eltham Centre in Greenwich, London, this autumn to provide a
Carrickfergus Borough Council in Northern Ireland is undertaking a multi-million pound refurbishment of its local
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has published a guidance leaflet to inform
The fitness centre at Kettering Swimming Pool has undergone a £160,000 revamp funded by Kettering
Senior managers at DC Leisure have completed a Quest Internal Assessor training course to learn
The University of Ulster has invested £500,000 to equip its main fitness suites and a
Six managers from DC Leisure are to trial a new management training qualification from the
West Lothian Leisure has invested in vibration fitness equipment following feedback from its members. The
The Scottish Executive held a Performance Sports Summit today to consult how the country can
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is almost halfway to reaching its target of accrediting 800
Bell Leisure Investments, the holding company of health club chain Esporta, has been put into
The second annual UK School Games will kick off on 23 August in Coventry. Talented
A £1.8m refurbishment of Roehampton Recreation Centre in Wandsworth, London, is underway. The new facilities
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust has announced that its summer multi-skills sports camps for local
Peterborough City Council and the Peterborough Primary Care Trust have appointed a new ‘exercise champion’
People working in the fitness and sports sector are among the most satisfied with their
A course combing both Western and Eastern approaches to nutrition is to launch at the
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is to invest in more health and fitness
Next Generation, the health club chain, has appointed a new group health and fitness manager.
The Harlow Gateway Partnership, the body behind a £50m regeneration scheme in the Essex town,
Health and fitness operators could be losing out on millions of pounds worth of revenue,
Fife Council is to invest £50m in health and fitness facilities as it moves its
Training provider Lifetime is enjoying unprecedented growth as demand for health and fitness courses increases.
Plans for a new leisure centre in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, have been submitted to the
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson 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: 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.
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: HealthKey
HealthKey was founded in 2022 by David Joerring and Tudor Cotop. Backed by Aviva, the ...
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Company profile: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
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.
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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