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Calderdale Council in West Yorkshire has announced that it will not be opening the Brighouse
Academy Leisure Group has dropped plans to sell its UK operational assets and instead plans
The Bath House Spa at von Essen Hotels’ New Park Manor in the New Forest,
A £32m leisure development in Swansea, Wales, has been given the green light by the
UK-based fitness franchise company Attiva opened a new 510sq m (5,500sq ft) club in Barbados
Moscow-based Strata Partners – which operates the Orange Fitness and CityFitness health club chains –
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
This year’s LIW/FIA/FitPro Business Convention is set to be the biggest show in the event’s
US fitness club operator Healthtrax has received investments totalling US$5.5m (£2.9m, 4.3m euro) to continue
Chris Gilbert has been appointed general manager at Esporta’s new £12m Norfolk Health and Racquets
Andrew Scraggs is the first personal trainer (PT) to take advantage of Leisure Connection’s recent
Executives at Brazil’s express fitness franchise company GO! 30 Minute Workout have announced a change
Deloitte, Keiser UK Ltd and Precor have joined the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Vanguard Group
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Bally Total Fitness has appointed Gayle J Franger as vice president of corporate and brand
A draft policy offering greater protection for open spaces has been published by the Scottish
Fairmont General Hospital in West Virginia, USA is hoping to secure approval for a proposed
Cybex International UK has recently appointed Richard Purves to senior regional manager. Purves previously spent
Life Fitness has appointed Sarah Plant as UK account manager for VIVO. She joins Claire
Virgin Active has announced changes to its management team in Italy in order to drive
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Pendle Leisure Trust has appointed two sports science graduates to improve its health and fitness
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) will take over the management of Acton Swimming Baths, Gurnell Leisure Centre
A new initiative being piloted in Liverpool could see people working out in their local
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has lined up double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell as
Bannatyne Fitness has acquired the LivingWell Premier health club chain for around £90m, resulting in
Duke Street Capital, the owner of health club chain Esporta, has today said that it
Fitness First has acquired the smaller Fitness Exchange chain for £10m, according to a report
Esporta and Cannons, two of the UK’s largest gym chains, are believed to be up
Now in its third year, the annual Health Club Games is due to start in
The English Federation of Disablity Sport (EFDS) has gained endorsement from the Register of Exercise
Social enterprise and not-for-profit development trust Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is awaiting a decision
Detailed plans for a new £9m leisure centre in Darwen, near Blackburn are being developed
SHOKK is set to launch two new training workshops called SHOKK X-treme and SHOKK Cheer
Leisure Consultants London Fitness has launched a franchise offer for its Personal Training Centre brand
3d Leisure, the Surrey-based leisure management company, has signed a new contract with the Quality
The £13m Xcel Leisure Complex in Elmbridge, Surrey, is set to open on 14 August.
Whitbread-owned David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has officially unveiled its new £13.5m sport and leisure facility
Welsh sports minister Alun Pugh has announced that the Welsh Assembly is to invest a
North Yorkshire Sport has announced the appointment of David Watson to the newly created role
Construction work has begun on a new swimming pool in Ynysawdre, Bridgend in Wales. The
YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) has been awarded almost £0.5m to launch a new scheme
Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) is undertaking a £14m programme of investment in the county’s leisure
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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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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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
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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Opinion
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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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 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
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

Calderdale Council in West Yorkshire has announced that it will not be opening the Brighouse
Academy Leisure Group has dropped plans to sell its UK operational assets and instead plans
The Bath House Spa at von Essen Hotels’ New Park Manor in the New Forest,
A £32m leisure development in Swansea, Wales, has been given the green light by the
UK-based fitness franchise company Attiva opened a new 510sq m (5,500sq ft) club in Barbados
Moscow-based Strata Partners – which operates the Orange Fitness and CityFitness health club chains –
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
This year’s LIW/FIA/FitPro Business Convention is set to be the biggest show in the event’s
US fitness club operator Healthtrax has received investments totalling US$5.5m (£2.9m, 4.3m euro) to continue
Chris Gilbert has been appointed general manager at Esporta’s new £12m Norfolk Health and Racquets
Andrew Scraggs is the first personal trainer (PT) to take advantage of Leisure Connection’s recent
Executives at Brazil’s express fitness franchise company GO! 30 Minute Workout have announced a change
Deloitte, Keiser UK Ltd and Precor have joined the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Vanguard Group
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Bally Total Fitness has appointed Gayle J Franger as vice president of corporate and brand
A draft policy offering greater protection for open spaces has been published by the Scottish
Fairmont General Hospital in West Virginia, USA is hoping to secure approval for a proposed
Cybex International UK has recently appointed Richard Purves to senior regional manager. Purves previously spent
Life Fitness has appointed Sarah Plant as UK account manager for VIVO. She joins Claire
Virgin Active has announced changes to its management team in Italy in order to drive
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Pendle Leisure Trust has appointed two sports science graduates to improve its health and fitness
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) will take over the management of Acton Swimming Baths, Gurnell Leisure Centre
A new initiative being piloted in Liverpool could see people working out in their local
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has lined up double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell as
Bannatyne Fitness has acquired the LivingWell Premier health club chain for around £90m, resulting in
Duke Street Capital, the owner of health club chain Esporta, has today said that it
Fitness First has acquired the smaller Fitness Exchange chain for £10m, according to a report
Esporta and Cannons, two of the UK’s largest gym chains, are believed to be up
Now in its third year, the annual Health Club Games is due to start in
The English Federation of Disablity Sport (EFDS) has gained endorsement from the Register of Exercise
Social enterprise and not-for-profit development trust Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is awaiting a decision
Detailed plans for a new £9m leisure centre in Darwen, near Blackburn are being developed
SHOKK is set to launch two new training workshops called SHOKK X-treme and SHOKK Cheer
Leisure Consultants London Fitness has launched a franchise offer for its Personal Training Centre brand
3d Leisure, the Surrey-based leisure management company, has signed a new contract with the Quality
The £13m Xcel Leisure Complex in Elmbridge, Surrey, is set to open on 14 August.
Whitbread-owned David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has officially unveiled its new £13.5m sport and leisure facility
Welsh sports minister Alun Pugh has announced that the Welsh Assembly is to invest a
North Yorkshire Sport has announced the appointment of David Watson to the newly created role
Construction work has begun on a new swimming pool in Ynysawdre, Bridgend in Wales. The
YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCAfit) has been awarded almost £0.5m to launch a new scheme
Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) is undertaking a £14m programme of investment in the county’s leisure
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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
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
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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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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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: 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.
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
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.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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