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Hospitality company The Wests Group has invested AUD$12m (£5m) in a second health and fitness
Lifestyle Family Fitness has acquired SouthSide Athletic Clubs, which will boost its membership by a
Paul Grymkowski and Rich Minzer, formerly responsible for the development of Gold’s Gym’s licensing programme,
Construction on a new £12m Next Generation fitness and racquets club has begun at Carlton
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, officially launched its careers information
Impulse Leisure is set to relaunch Blackshots Gym in Thurrock as an Inclusive Fitness Initiative
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Leicestershire-based Ragdale Hall Health Hydro, which offers both day packages and residential stays, has received
Staff from Hertsmere Leisure have been visiting local schools in the Borehamwood area to encourage
Active Life has recently completed a £700,000 upgrade of Kingsmead Leisure Centre in Canterbury. The
Tessa Jowell, the secretary of state for the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS),
Stoke Mandeville stadium in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, which is owned by WheelPower – the British Wheelchair
London has sensationally won the right to host the Olympic Games in 2012, beating off
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Penetration rates and private memberships in UK clubs are up according to the latest survey
Work is underway on the fourth health club from ROKO Leisure. The company has negotiated
A mobile wellness centre has been launched in the Wear Valley to tackle the problems
A health and fitness initiative gets underway this month (July) to encourage greater participation in
The Club Sportif Health Club in Wilmslow, Cheshire, is the latest facility to join the
A number of activity programmes are planned to keep children and young people fit this
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) is preparing for its first summer running Freestyle –
The Big Lottery Fund (BLF) has unveiled its latest round of funding for 82 School
Expansion is on the cards for Healthy Living Centres (formerly the Reflex Group), following a
Brockwell Lido – or Brixton Beach as it is known locally – has been refurbished
Heath club goers can enjoy a taste of the East at Esporta clubs in the
The Tunbridge Wells Sports & Indoor Tennis Centre is one of 10 sites in England
Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has joined forces with Sheffield City Council to offer health benefits
The British Medical Council (BMA) has called for tough action to stem the rise in
Center Parcs UK has submitted a planning application for a fifth holiday village, in Bedfordshire,
A 24-year-old man has died after being taken ill while swimming at an outdoor pool
Fitness First has refused to comment on media reports claiming the chain is in discussions
The council-run Profiles Plus fitness suite at Luton Regional Sports Centre is to undergo a
FitPro Business has launched a range of one-day workshops in association with fitness equipment supplierTechnogym.
Almost £5m is to be invested in local authority leisure facilities over the next two
Construction gets underway this month on a £1m health and fitness facility at the School
The Amateur Swimming Association is to launch a pioneering scheme that aims to increase the
British Gymnastics has teamed up with face-paint company Snazaroo to promote its new children’s health
Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs has been voted the UK’s top franchisor by The
Urban Rebounding, a studio-based exercise programme using a mini-trampoline, is being piloted at Esporta fitness
SkillsActive is sponsoring a new skills development bursary aimed at coaches or leaders working with
Not enough heart patients receive diet and exercise advice or take part in cardiac rehabilitation
The chief executive of Crown Sports, Martyn Grealey, has said the company is looking at
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Shaun Grove

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Hospitality company The Wests Group has invested AUD$12m (£5m) in a second health and fitness
Lifestyle Family Fitness has acquired SouthSide Athletic Clubs, which will boost its membership by a
Paul Grymkowski and Rich Minzer, formerly responsible for the development of Gold’s Gym’s licensing programme,
Construction on a new £12m Next Generation fitness and racquets club has begun at Carlton
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, officially launched its careers information
Impulse Leisure is set to relaunch Blackshots Gym in Thurrock as an Inclusive Fitness Initiative
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Leicestershire-based Ragdale Hall Health Hydro, which offers both day packages and residential stays, has received
Staff from Hertsmere Leisure have been visiting local schools in the Borehamwood area to encourage
Active Life has recently completed a £700,000 upgrade of Kingsmead Leisure Centre in Canterbury. The
Tessa Jowell, the secretary of state for the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS),
Stoke Mandeville stadium in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, which is owned by WheelPower – the British Wheelchair
London has sensationally won the right to host the Olympic Games in 2012, beating off
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Penetration rates and private memberships in UK clubs are up according to the latest survey
Work is underway on the fourth health club from ROKO Leisure. The company has negotiated
A mobile wellness centre has been launched in the Wear Valley to tackle the problems
A health and fitness initiative gets underway this month (July) to encourage greater participation in
The Club Sportif Health Club in Wilmslow, Cheshire, is the latest facility to join the
A number of activity programmes are planned to keep children and young people fit this
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) is preparing for its first summer running Freestyle –
The Big Lottery Fund (BLF) has unveiled its latest round of funding for 82 School
Expansion is on the cards for Healthy Living Centres (formerly the Reflex Group), following a
Brockwell Lido – or Brixton Beach as it is known locally – has been refurbished
Heath club goers can enjoy a taste of the East at Esporta clubs in the
The Tunbridge Wells Sports & Indoor Tennis Centre is one of 10 sites in England
Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has joined forces with Sheffield City Council to offer health benefits
The British Medical Council (BMA) has called for tough action to stem the rise in
Center Parcs UK has submitted a planning application for a fifth holiday village, in Bedfordshire,
A 24-year-old man has died after being taken ill while swimming at an outdoor pool
Fitness First has refused to comment on media reports claiming the chain is in discussions
The council-run Profiles Plus fitness suite at Luton Regional Sports Centre is to undergo a
FitPro Business has launched a range of one-day workshops in association with fitness equipment supplierTechnogym.
Almost £5m is to be invested in local authority leisure facilities over the next two
Construction gets underway this month on a £1m health and fitness facility at the School
The Amateur Swimming Association is to launch a pioneering scheme that aims to increase the
British Gymnastics has teamed up with face-paint company Snazaroo to promote its new children’s health
Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs has been voted the UK’s top franchisor by The
Urban Rebounding, a studio-based exercise programme using a mini-trampoline, is being piloted at Esporta fitness
SkillsActive is sponsoring a new skills development bursary aimed at coaches or leaders working with
Not enough heart patients receive diet and exercise advice or take part in cardiac rehabilitation
The chief executive of Crown Sports, Martyn Grealey, has said the company is looking at
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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: 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.
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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: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
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Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
Supplier Showcases
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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.
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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