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Strata Partners has announced plans to continue to grow both its owned and franchised clubs
Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) – a video game played on a dance pad –
A major attraction of Hilton’s fifth hotel in China is its 6,000sq m (64,583sq ft)
A recent survey on eating habits has revealed worrying results about the diet of Vietnamese
Exodus Health and Fitness Club in Wellington is the first site in New Zealand to
Health Canada has overhauled the Canada Food Guide to include more culturally diverse foods, recommendations
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Located in a former Georgian stable yard, the purpose built facilities include a gym equipped
Children in Bournemouth are able to exercise in their own gym following the opening of
The British Medical Association (BMA) has declared the Scottish smoking ban a success as it
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has joined the fight against obesity by introducing trans-fat free cooking
Three operators have been shortlisted to design, build and manage a multi-million pound leisure facility
Leisure group Whitbread has confirmed that it has received multiple offers for its David Lloyd
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Following on from the success of last year’s Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) regional conventions
The énergie franchise group aims to become one of the UK’s largest health and fitness
Footballer Michael Owen is to co-launch a new health and wellbeing clinic in Bridge Trafford,
Youth fitness brand SHOKK will open its first dedicated youth fitness facility and training academy
With 13 years in the industry behind him, Josh Bicknell brings a wealth of experience
The former football player and player/manager of Scottish Club Berwick Rangers FC, Eric Tait, has
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Jon Bennett has returned to Life Fitness after a break of five years to head
Three managers are getting to grips with their new clubs as Bannatyne Fitness makes more
Training provider Fitness Wales has appointed Melanie Bowkett to the role of promotions manager. Bowkett
Health and fitness expert Dean Hodgkin has been nominated for a second time as Best
Female entrepreneurs have received public recognition in the United States for their work in the
Edinburgh Leisure has partially reopened the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, Ratho, which has been closed
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Active Living Team has launched a year-long series of low-price
Athletes from Tees Active Sports Academy and their parents received a master class in healthy
Work has now begun on the £7.9m new swimming pool development at Wentworth Leisure Centre
A member of White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre has been interviewed by the BBC’s
Rochdale Council is set to transfer its leisure and cultural services into a not for
Barnsley Premier Leisure, which operates 10 sports and facilities, is fighting back after the borough
In February, a group of 45 primary school pupils took part in a Gifted and
Sports trust Wycombe Leisure (WLL) has appointed a health programme co-ordinator to help develop its
Perth and Kinross Leisure has announced that it has achieved the area’s first Quest Quality
Edinburgh Leisure is to roll out a retention solution across its 14 fitness facilities. Following
Fitness instructor Elaine Roles has been named as the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) 2007
ARK Leisure Management is to open its second thirtysevendegrees club in West London’s Olympia complex.
The new Vo2 sports and fitness centre has opened at the University of Reading. The
The Burntwood Court complex near Barnsley in Yorkshire has added a new health and fitness
A £32m leisure centre development in Swansea is scheduled to be finished in December, ahead
US media firm Questex Media Group has completed the acquisition of the UK-based company McLean
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Strata Partners has announced plans to continue to grow both its owned and franchised clubs
Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) – a video game played on a dance pad –
A major attraction of Hilton’s fifth hotel in China is its 6,000sq m (64,583sq ft)
A recent survey on eating habits has revealed worrying results about the diet of Vietnamese
Exodus Health and Fitness Club in Wellington is the first site in New Zealand to
Health Canada has overhauled the Canada Food Guide to include more culturally diverse foods, recommendations
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Located in a former Georgian stable yard, the purpose built facilities include a gym equipped
Children in Bournemouth are able to exercise in their own gym following the opening of
The British Medical Association (BMA) has declared the Scottish smoking ban a success as it
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has joined the fight against obesity by introducing trans-fat free cooking
Three operators have been shortlisted to design, build and manage a multi-million pound leisure facility
Leisure group Whitbread has confirmed that it has received multiple offers for its David Lloyd
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Following on from the success of last year’s Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) regional conventions
The énergie franchise group aims to become one of the UK’s largest health and fitness
Footballer Michael Owen is to co-launch a new health and wellbeing clinic in Bridge Trafford,
Youth fitness brand SHOKK will open its first dedicated youth fitness facility and training academy
With 13 years in the industry behind him, Josh Bicknell brings a wealth of experience
The former football player and player/manager of Scottish Club Berwick Rangers FC, Eric Tait, has
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Jon Bennett has returned to Life Fitness after a break of five years to head
Three managers are getting to grips with their new clubs as Bannatyne Fitness makes more
Training provider Fitness Wales has appointed Melanie Bowkett to the role of promotions manager. Bowkett
Health and fitness expert Dean Hodgkin has been nominated for a second time as Best
Female entrepreneurs have received public recognition in the United States for their work in the
Edinburgh Leisure has partially reopened the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, Ratho, which has been closed
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Active Living Team has launched a year-long series of low-price
Athletes from Tees Active Sports Academy and their parents received a master class in healthy
Work has now begun on the £7.9m new swimming pool development at Wentworth Leisure Centre
A member of White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre has been interviewed by the BBC’s
Rochdale Council is set to transfer its leisure and cultural services into a not for
Barnsley Premier Leisure, which operates 10 sports and facilities, is fighting back after the borough
In February, a group of 45 primary school pupils took part in a Gifted and
Sports trust Wycombe Leisure (WLL) has appointed a health programme co-ordinator to help develop its
Perth and Kinross Leisure has announced that it has achieved the area’s first Quest Quality
Edinburgh Leisure is to roll out a retention solution across its 14 fitness facilities. Following
Fitness instructor Elaine Roles has been named as the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) 2007
ARK Leisure Management is to open its second thirtysevendegrees club in West London’s Olympia complex.
The new Vo2 sports and fitness centre has opened at the University of Reading. The
The Burntwood Court complex near Barnsley in Yorkshire has added a new health and fitness
A £32m leisure centre development in Swansea is scheduled to be finished in December, ahead
US media firm Questex Media Group has completed the acquisition of the UK-based company McLean
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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
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
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
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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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
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
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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Opinion
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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.
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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.
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Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
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
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
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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