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The first ever Community Leisure UK Awards will be held at The Lowry hotel in
Steven Ward will step down from his role as ukactive CEO in April 2019, after
Franchised fitness operator UFC Gym has appointed zynk Design to help with its roll out
The latest venture from German wellness operator, Lanserhof, is scheduled to open in May at
Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham. The operator
ukactive has signed a three-year partnership with physical activity trade show Elevate. The "strategic alignment"
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Digital health giant Lifesum has signed a partnership deal with non-dance HIIT programme Strong by
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a more effective way to lose weight than longer,
Fitness operator HITIO Gym has signed its first franchise agreement in the UK. The Norway-based
Leisure operator Everyone Active will begin offering its members free access to a digital resource
Budget yoga chain MoreYoga has opened a studio in Woolwich, London. The launch is the
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured a three-year extension to its deal with premium
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Bury St. Edmunds Leisure Centre in Suffolk has become the first facility in the UK
Services giant Serco Group has appointed Simon Bailey as the new managing director of its
Construction work is set to begin later this spring on a £38m leisure centre and
British Blind Sport, UK Deaf Sport and national disability charity Sense have launched a joint
US operator Fitness Connection, which has 41 health clubs across three states, has been acquired
Chris Symons, who has spent the past 18 years at leisure trust GLL, has been
Exercise alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, according to research
Fitness tech group eGym has appointed Sir George Buckley as its new chair. Sir George's
Radio DJ and media personality Chris Evans has launched a new running and music festival.
Parkwood Leisure has been awarded a 10-year contract to operate leisure facilities on behalf of
Worsley Leisure Centre in Salford has opened following a £1.4m redevelopment of its fitness facilities.
Fitness kit manufacturer Dyaco has revealed plans to launch a new line of medical and
Franchised fitness operator World Gym International has teamed up with Myzone to launch a small
Orangetheory Fitness recorded more than US$1bn (€875m, £765m) in system-wide revenues during 2018 – a
Not-for-profit leisure operator Circadian Trust has named Phil Boobier as its new chair. Boobier, a
Portugal-based operator Vivafit has taken its female-only franchised concept to Kuwait, with the opening of
ukactive has called for the physical activity sector to increase the amount of evidence it
Luxury group Blue World Voyages has announced that it will debut the world's first leisure
Regular exercise has been linked to better eating habits among young people. Research by the
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
Mencap has revealed plans to establish 27 activity hubs across England in order to get
British Rowing has launched an indoor rowing initiative for community rowing clubs. As part of
Boutique studio brand TRIB3 has launched a flagship club in Madrid, igniting a busy period
NHS England is to recruit 1,000 more link workers as part of plans to increase
A study carried out by the University of Warwick has found that Sweatcoin, an app
Tech giant Google has bought a bulk of intellectual property from watchmaker Fossil, pouring fuel
24 Hour Fitness has named Tony Ueber has its new chief executive, replacing outgoing CEO
Functional fitness equipment supplier TRX has recapitalised its business by securing capital investment from private
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Latest news

The first ever Community Leisure UK Awards will be held at The Lowry hotel in
Steven Ward will step down from his role as ukactive CEO in April 2019, after
Franchised fitness operator UFC Gym has appointed zynk Design to help with its roll out
The latest venture from German wellness operator, Lanserhof, is scheduled to open in May at
Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham. The operator
ukactive has signed a three-year partnership with physical activity trade show Elevate. The "strategic alignment"
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Digital health giant Lifesum has signed a partnership deal with non-dance HIIT programme Strong by
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a more effective way to lose weight than longer,
Fitness operator HITIO Gym has signed its first franchise agreement in the UK. The Norway-based
Leisure operator Everyone Active will begin offering its members free access to a digital resource
Budget yoga chain MoreYoga has opened a studio in Woolwich, London. The launch is the
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured a three-year extension to its deal with premium
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Bury St. Edmunds Leisure Centre in Suffolk has become the first facility in the UK
Services giant Serco Group has appointed Simon Bailey as the new managing director of its
Construction work is set to begin later this spring on a £38m leisure centre and
British Blind Sport, UK Deaf Sport and national disability charity Sense have launched a joint
US operator Fitness Connection, which has 41 health clubs across three states, has been acquired
Chris Symons, who has spent the past 18 years at leisure trust GLL, has been
Exercise alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, according to research
Fitness tech group eGym has appointed Sir George Buckley as its new chair. Sir George's
Radio DJ and media personality Chris Evans has launched a new running and music festival.
Parkwood Leisure has been awarded a 10-year contract to operate leisure facilities on behalf of
Worsley Leisure Centre in Salford has opened following a £1.4m redevelopment of its fitness facilities.
Fitness kit manufacturer Dyaco has revealed plans to launch a new line of medical and
Franchised fitness operator World Gym International has teamed up with Myzone to launch a small
Orangetheory Fitness recorded more than US$1bn (€875m, £765m) in system-wide revenues during 2018 – a
Not-for-profit leisure operator Circadian Trust has named Phil Boobier as its new chair. Boobier, a
Portugal-based operator Vivafit has taken its female-only franchised concept to Kuwait, with the opening of
ukactive has called for the physical activity sector to increase the amount of evidence it
Luxury group Blue World Voyages has announced that it will debut the world's first leisure
Regular exercise has been linked to better eating habits among young people. Research by the
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
Mencap has revealed plans to establish 27 activity hubs across England in order to get
British Rowing has launched an indoor rowing initiative for community rowing clubs. As part of
Boutique studio brand TRIB3 has launched a flagship club in Madrid, igniting a busy period
NHS England is to recruit 1,000 more link workers as part of plans to increase
A study carried out by the University of Warwick has found that Sweatcoin, an app
Tech giant Google has bought a bulk of intellectual property from watchmaker Fossil, pouring fuel
24 Hour Fitness has named Tony Ueber has its new chief executive, replacing outgoing CEO
Functional fitness equipment supplier TRX has recapitalised its business by securing capital investment from private
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
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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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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