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Grants from the Welsh Assembly Government’s Active Lifestyles fund have begun to be awarded to
Parkwood Health and Fitness – the private health club arm of leisure management contractor Parkwood
North Down Borough Council has submitted a planning application for a new £35m leisure centre
UK-based health club operator Fitness First plans to open sites in India and Russia as
A new qualification, endorsed by the British Heart Foundation, is hoping to improve young people’s
Exercise classes based on psychological as well as physical exercise have been launched following a
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Riverside Sports & Leisure has expanded its portfolio of health clubs with the acquisition of
Construction of a £13m leisure arena in Middleton, near Rochdale will start early this year
Daily exercise and a healthy diet have significantly improved the behaviour of a group of
Wolverhampton City Council has defended its ethnic minority-only swimming sessions, following accusations of racism. The
The John Smeaton leisure centre in east Leeds has opened after a year of construction
Falaise Fitness Centre in Hastings, Sussex, operated by Freedom Leisure sports trust, has been awarded
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Bexhill Leisure Pool in East Sussex reopened on 16 December following a £150,000 revamp. The
Halo Leisure is set to open a new split-level gym at Leominster Swimming Pool on
Penistone Gymnastics Club in South Yorkshire has received a donation from sports trust Barnsley Premier
The publicly owned and operated St Marys Leisure Centre in Southampton will reopen to the
Pendle Leisure Trust has won the Inclusive Fitness Initiative’s (IFI) award for Innovation in Inclusive
Jubilee Hall Clubs is set to launch its Covent Garden Healthy Kids (CGHK) programme this
Carlisle Leisure is set to officially unveil a new fitness centre at Morton School on
A new pricing structure has been launched in Edinburgh by the leisure trust which operates
Feedback provided by users of facilities operated by Edinburgh Leisure has shown that 83 per
The first stage of the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) latest public awareness campaign has
Fitness training provider Amacsports has launched a new course aimed at training health professionals with
Fitness training provider YMCAfit has launched a landmark training scheme in London for Black, Asian
Hull University has received commendation from the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) for its dedication to
East Dorset District Council has appointed London-based consultants PMP to undertake a health and fitness
The Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) plans to refocus its spa development and concepts and following
Research into childhood obesity has revealed some startling findings as public health officials take targeted
A number of industry people have been recognised in the Queen’s annual New Year Honours
Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs are to team up with Primary Care Trusts across
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is set to launch its Aqua Skills Festivals in 2007
Énergie Fitness Clubs has expanded its ladies-only brand to the Republic of Ireland, marking its
Next Generation Clubs has acquired three new clubs – Amida Club Beckenham, Amida Club Hampton
A £12.5m leisure centre in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, has opened. The 5,000sq m (53,800sq ft) facility
Whitbread has reported a 10.1 per cent rise in total sales – and a 3.9
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has commissioned a stakeholder consultation, to be carried out
Edinburgh Leisure has been awarded an unprecedented 90 per cent score by UK quality assurance
Community Leisure Services (CLS) has begun the £90,000 revamp of Yarborough Leisure Centre in Lincoln.
Wigan Council is to invest £270,000 in upgrading leisure facilities in the east of the
On 1 December a new kids’ gym was unveiled at Dewsbury Sports Centre. The £1.1m
12,300
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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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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Interview
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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Research
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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Editor's letter
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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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HCM People

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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Insight
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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Latest news

Grants from the Welsh Assembly Government’s Active Lifestyles fund have begun to be awarded to
Parkwood Health and Fitness – the private health club arm of leisure management contractor Parkwood
North Down Borough Council has submitted a planning application for a new £35m leisure centre
UK-based health club operator Fitness First plans to open sites in India and Russia as
A new qualification, endorsed by the British Heart Foundation, is hoping to improve young people’s
Exercise classes based on psychological as well as physical exercise have been launched following a
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Riverside Sports & Leisure has expanded its portfolio of health clubs with the acquisition of
Construction of a £13m leisure arena in Middleton, near Rochdale will start early this year
Daily exercise and a healthy diet have significantly improved the behaviour of a group of
Wolverhampton City Council has defended its ethnic minority-only swimming sessions, following accusations of racism. The
The John Smeaton leisure centre in east Leeds has opened after a year of construction
Falaise Fitness Centre in Hastings, Sussex, operated by Freedom Leisure sports trust, has been awarded
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Bexhill Leisure Pool in East Sussex reopened on 16 December following a £150,000 revamp. The
Halo Leisure is set to open a new split-level gym at Leominster Swimming Pool on
Penistone Gymnastics Club in South Yorkshire has received a donation from sports trust Barnsley Premier
The publicly owned and operated St Marys Leisure Centre in Southampton will reopen to the
Pendle Leisure Trust has won the Inclusive Fitness Initiative’s (IFI) award for Innovation in Inclusive
Jubilee Hall Clubs is set to launch its Covent Garden Healthy Kids (CGHK) programme this
Carlisle Leisure is set to officially unveil a new fitness centre at Morton School on
A new pricing structure has been launched in Edinburgh by the leisure trust which operates
Feedback provided by users of facilities operated by Edinburgh Leisure has shown that 83 per
The first stage of the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) latest public awareness campaign has
Fitness training provider Amacsports has launched a new course aimed at training health professionals with
Fitness training provider YMCAfit has launched a landmark training scheme in London for Black, Asian
Hull University has received commendation from the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) for its dedication to
East Dorset District Council has appointed London-based consultants PMP to undertake a health and fitness
The Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) plans to refocus its spa development and concepts and following
Research into childhood obesity has revealed some startling findings as public health officials take targeted
A number of industry people have been recognised in the Queen’s annual New Year Honours
Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs are to team up with Primary Care Trusts across
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is set to launch its Aqua Skills Festivals in 2007
Énergie Fitness Clubs has expanded its ladies-only brand to the Republic of Ireland, marking its
Next Generation Clubs has acquired three new clubs – Amida Club Beckenham, Amida Club Hampton
A £12.5m leisure centre in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, has opened. The 5,000sq m (53,800sq ft) facility
Whitbread has reported a 10.1 per cent rise in total sales – and a 3.9
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has commissioned a stakeholder consultation, to be carried out
Edinburgh Leisure has been awarded an unprecedented 90 per cent score by UK quality assurance
Community Leisure Services (CLS) has begun the £90,000 revamp of Yarborough Leisure Centre in Lincoln.
Wigan Council is to invest £270,000 in upgrading leisure facilities in the east of the
On 1 December a new kids’ gym was unveiled at Dewsbury Sports Centre. The £1.1m
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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
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
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
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
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: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Diary dates
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