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Aerobic exercise can significantly help people coping with the long-term mental health condition schizophrenia, according
Lack of knowledge in the medical profession and out of date test protocols could be
Lifetime Training has appointed Sean Cosgrove as its new head of commercial operations. Cosgrove joins
Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions, a scheme to support athletes from across the UK, has announced
More than 22,000 people living in the London Borough of Southwark have signed up to
Everyone Active has won the tender to continue running leisure centres in the London Borough
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Ltd) it teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Society’s to raise awareness of
The Bannatyne Group has invested £500,000 on equipment and facilities at its Lowestoft health club.
The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) is encouraging fitness businesses to take part in a
Building work on a £13.7million leisure centre in Bromsgrove will begin next week. Morgan Sindall
Jopp AG, the wellness group which operates nine Hard Candy fitness clubs under a franchise
Multiple paralympic gold medalist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has kicked off a #Fitness2me campaign to celebrate
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Workington Leisure Centre in Cumbria will finally open to the public next month. The £11.3m
Funding cuts to vocational qualifications had a “significant impact” on the fall in the number
Fit4Less has defended a billboard poster promoting its gyms as “light-hearted fun” despite coming under
Indian architecture firm Studio Ardete have pledged to “break the stereotypes surrounding the design of
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Ltd) has signed a partnership agreement with a professional body to help
The official gym equipment supplier to the Olympic Games has launched a pop-up open-air fitness
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
British Triathlon has launched a social and digital campaign to encourage 10,000 people across the
A former convict will be streaming live workout sessions from his prison-style boot camp, as
From middle-age, the brains of obese individuals display differences in white matter similar to those
Philips will launch four devices to help individuals take greater control of their health. The
Netherlands-based High Five has made three new appointments to its top team as it looks
The British public has been under-reporting its daily calorie consumption, potentially misleading policymakers to focus
Two brand new leisure centres will open in Walsall, West Midlands this week, marking the
US-based budget club operator Youfit has opened its latest site in Baltimore, Maryland, increasing the
A new piece of research will come as a relief to fitness lovers everywhere –
The number of training qualifications awarded across the leisure, travel and tourism sector has fallen
More than a third of women will be inspired by the Rio 2016 Olympics to
North Country Leisure (NCL) and Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) are to “fully merge” their operations
Arun District Council has selected Willmott Dixon to build a £15m leisure centre for the
Details of a new £5m leisure centre planned for Minsthorpe in West Yorkshire have been
The negative impact of low physical fitness on middle age men is nearly as severe
US-based fitness equipment provider Nautilus saw its revenues increase by 32 per cent in the
Indoor bike manufacturer Wattbike is accelerating its push to grow its brand across international markets.
A charitable social enterprise that helps young sportspeople with free access to sports facilities in
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has launched a new campaign in order to attract ‘modern
A new heritage boxing gym has been established in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, attracting more than
Budget health club chains continue to lead the way when it comes to social media
Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony De Leede has teamed up with virtual fitness provider Wexer to
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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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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Interview
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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Editor's letter
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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Aerobic exercise can significantly help people coping with the long-term mental health condition schizophrenia, according
Lack of knowledge in the medical profession and out of date test protocols could be
Lifetime Training has appointed Sean Cosgrove as its new head of commercial operations. Cosgrove joins
Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions, a scheme to support athletes from across the UK, has announced
More than 22,000 people living in the London Borough of Southwark have signed up to
Everyone Active has won the tender to continue running leisure centres in the London Borough
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Ltd) it teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Society’s to raise awareness of
The Bannatyne Group has invested £500,000 on equipment and facilities at its Lowestoft health club.
The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) is encouraging fitness businesses to take part in a
Building work on a £13.7million leisure centre in Bromsgrove will begin next week. Morgan Sindall
Jopp AG, the wellness group which operates nine Hard Candy fitness clubs under a franchise
Multiple paralympic gold medalist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has kicked off a #Fitness2me campaign to celebrate
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Workington Leisure Centre in Cumbria will finally open to the public next month. The £11.3m
Funding cuts to vocational qualifications had a “significant impact” on the fall in the number
Fit4Less has defended a billboard poster promoting its gyms as “light-hearted fun” despite coming under
Indian architecture firm Studio Ardete have pledged to “break the stereotypes surrounding the design of
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Ltd) has signed a partnership agreement with a professional body to help
The official gym equipment supplier to the Olympic Games has launched a pop-up open-air fitness
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
British Triathlon has launched a social and digital campaign to encourage 10,000 people across the
A former convict will be streaming live workout sessions from his prison-style boot camp, as
From middle-age, the brains of obese individuals display differences in white matter similar to those
Philips will launch four devices to help individuals take greater control of their health. The
Netherlands-based High Five has made three new appointments to its top team as it looks
The British public has been under-reporting its daily calorie consumption, potentially misleading policymakers to focus
Two brand new leisure centres will open in Walsall, West Midlands this week, marking the
US-based budget club operator Youfit has opened its latest site in Baltimore, Maryland, increasing the
A new piece of research will come as a relief to fitness lovers everywhere –
The number of training qualifications awarded across the leisure, travel and tourism sector has fallen
More than a third of women will be inspired by the Rio 2016 Olympics to
North Country Leisure (NCL) and Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) are to “fully merge” their operations
Arun District Council has selected Willmott Dixon to build a £15m leisure centre for the
Details of a new £5m leisure centre planned for Minsthorpe in West Yorkshire have been
The negative impact of low physical fitness on middle age men is nearly as severe
US-based fitness equipment provider Nautilus saw its revenues increase by 32 per cent in the
Indoor bike manufacturer Wattbike is accelerating its push to grow its brand across international markets.
A charitable social enterprise that helps young sportspeople with free access to sports facilities in
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has launched a new campaign in order to attract ‘modern
A new heritage boxing gym has been established in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, attracting more than
Budget health club chains continue to lead the way when it comes to social media
Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony De Leede has teamed up with virtual fitness provider Wexer to
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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
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
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
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
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Opinion
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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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
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Company profile: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Leisure Energy has joined the Everything Estates frameworks
Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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