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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
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Oldham Community Leisure has achieved Quest accreditation for three of the centres it manages. Oldham
Cultural Community Partnerships, which operates leisure facilities on behalf of East Northamptonshire Council, has seen
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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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Oldham Community Leisure has achieved Quest accreditation for three of the centres it manages. Oldham
Cultural Community Partnerships, which operates leisure facilities on behalf of East Northamptonshire Council, has seen
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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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
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Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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