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Whitburn Swimming Pool has reopened to the public following a £1.6m revamp. Rebranded as Xcite
As part of its focus on service and standards, Cannons is to conduct mystery shopper
Following its launch last year, Gold’s Gym is seeking franchisees for the second wave of
Ladypace UK, the chain of women-only fitness centres, is seeking further pub locations after the
Hackney Council has appointed Greenwich Leisure to manage its leisure facilities after ending its contract
Village Hotels, part of the De Vere Group, has completed a £250,000 refurbishment of its
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Aspiring British athletes can train at Fitness First clubs for free under an agreement with
Six local authorities in the UK have been chosen by the Department for Culture, Media
Tomahawk Indoor Cycling and Reebok Fitness Equipment have announced the amalgamation of their brands for
On 2 September, the Robin Park Sports Centre in Wigan will be unveiled as an
The Warwickshire Golf and Country Club will open a £7m new clubhouse facility including a
Wealdon District Council has given permission for Freedom Leisure to go ahead with plans to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Quality Hotels Ireland has opened its newest hotel in Dublin, which includes its flagship Club
Hillsborough Leisure Centre has launched a new Express Workout scheme which allows members and casual
LA Fitness chief executive Fred Turok has announced that he intends to lead the fitness
REPs Registrar Cliff Collins is due to give a presentation at the 8th National Forum
Gym operator Fitness First has confirmed that it is in talks over the potential sale
New research by Mintel into consumer attitudes towards participating in sports has revealed that fundraising
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Cardiff Council has invested £100,000 to develop a new specialist fitness facility at Llanishen Leisure
The Institute of Sports and Recreation Management (ISRM) is to hold its 75th national conference
Health club operator Fitness First has extended its agreement with the British Olympic Association (BOA)
Health club operator Holmes Place has launched a DVD guide to studio classes in a
Mclean Events has announced that SIBEC and SIBEC Euro will join forces in November 2006
Advertisers’ representatives are to lobby the government in protest over proposed legislation to prevent misuse
Stafford Borough Council has opened the Westbridge Park Fitness Centre in Stone, Staffordshire. The council
LA Fitness has appointed Lifetime to deliver a programme of work-based training at NVQ levels
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for sport and fitness, has launched the new standard for
A new gym called X-Pose, which exclusively targets gay men, has opened in Cardiff, Wales,
Esporta has launched a new fitness programme for kids at its Royal County of Berkshire
UK-based health club operator Holmes Place has ended its operations in Spain and Portugal and
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has become a member of the British Swimming Pool Federation
Esporta Racquets Academy is further enhancing its development programme for UK tennis players with the
Central YMCA’s chief executive, Rosi Prescott, has been appointed to Sport England’s London Sports Board
The government is to introduce specialist health trainers in 12 disadvantaged areas throughout the UK
The new £6.5m Palatine Leisure Centre, six years in the planning, has opened in Blackpool.
Scandinavian health club chain SATS has acquired the second largest fitness club chain in Sweden,
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has joined the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) as a
Lifetime has launched a new home study course for personal training. The Diploma in Personal
Both students and locals are benefiting from new fitness facilities following an investment of £10m
The present system of annual re-registration on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is to
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Whitburn Swimming Pool has reopened to the public following a £1.6m revamp. Rebranded as Xcite
As part of its focus on service and standards, Cannons is to conduct mystery shopper
Following its launch last year, Gold’s Gym is seeking franchisees for the second wave of
Ladypace UK, the chain of women-only fitness centres, is seeking further pub locations after the
Hackney Council has appointed Greenwich Leisure to manage its leisure facilities after ending its contract
Village Hotels, part of the De Vere Group, has completed a £250,000 refurbishment of its
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Aspiring British athletes can train at Fitness First clubs for free under an agreement with
Six local authorities in the UK have been chosen by the Department for Culture, Media
Tomahawk Indoor Cycling and Reebok Fitness Equipment have announced the amalgamation of their brands for
On 2 September, the Robin Park Sports Centre in Wigan will be unveiled as an
The Warwickshire Golf and Country Club will open a £7m new clubhouse facility including a
Wealdon District Council has given permission for Freedom Leisure to go ahead with plans to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Quality Hotels Ireland has opened its newest hotel in Dublin, which includes its flagship Club
Hillsborough Leisure Centre has launched a new Express Workout scheme which allows members and casual
LA Fitness chief executive Fred Turok has announced that he intends to lead the fitness
REPs Registrar Cliff Collins is due to give a presentation at the 8th National Forum
Gym operator Fitness First has confirmed that it is in talks over the potential sale
New research by Mintel into consumer attitudes towards participating in sports has revealed that fundraising
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Cardiff Council has invested £100,000 to develop a new specialist fitness facility at Llanishen Leisure
The Institute of Sports and Recreation Management (ISRM) is to hold its 75th national conference
Health club operator Fitness First has extended its agreement with the British Olympic Association (BOA)
Health club operator Holmes Place has launched a DVD guide to studio classes in a
Mclean Events has announced that SIBEC and SIBEC Euro will join forces in November 2006
Advertisers’ representatives are to lobby the government in protest over proposed legislation to prevent misuse
Stafford Borough Council has opened the Westbridge Park Fitness Centre in Stone, Staffordshire. The council
LA Fitness has appointed Lifetime to deliver a programme of work-based training at NVQ levels
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for sport and fitness, has launched the new standard for
A new gym called X-Pose, which exclusively targets gay men, has opened in Cardiff, Wales,
Esporta has launched a new fitness programme for kids at its Royal County of Berkshire
UK-based health club operator Holmes Place has ended its operations in Spain and Portugal and
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has become a member of the British Swimming Pool Federation
Esporta Racquets Academy is further enhancing its development programme for UK tennis players with the
Central YMCA’s chief executive, Rosi Prescott, has been appointed to Sport England’s London Sports Board
The government is to introduce specialist health trainers in 12 disadvantaged areas throughout the UK
The new £6.5m Palatine Leisure Centre, six years in the planning, has opened in Blackpool.
Scandinavian health club chain SATS has acquired the second largest fitness club chain in Sweden,
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has joined the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) as a
Lifetime has launched a new home study course for personal training. The Diploma in Personal
Both students and locals are benefiting from new fitness facilities following an investment of £10m
The present system of annual re-registration on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is to
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
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Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Celebrating a new lease of life at 71 through power-assisted exercise
When Hilary Phelps heard about the new power-assisted exercise suite at Crook Log Leisure Centre, she was far from enthusiastic.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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