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Leisure Industry Week (LIW) has announced a new strategic partnership with Sporta to support leisure
Lifetime Training and Les Mills have announced a new partnership aiming to raise standards across
Global fitness franchise Anytime Fitness has opened a new gym in Ruislip Manor open 24-hours
Virgin Active has announced the appointment of hospitality expert Robert Cook as UK managing director
Western and Japanese concepts of spatial definition and materiality merge in a newly opened spa
Former Fitness First CEO Andy Cosslett will share management insights gained from a career of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Last week saw the official opening of Hinckley Leisure Centre – a new £15m facility
Former professional footballer and gym owner Jamie Cartwright has joined MyZone UK as customer experience
énergie Group has concluded its crowdfunding round, finishing with a total of £629,300 from 283
Technogym has announced a new strategic partnership with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
The Bannatyne Group has breathed new life into its Crewe health club with a £500,000
The brand new £7.5m Tewkesbury Leisure Centre has opened to the public, with Places for
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The CEO of Virgin Active has pledged the international gym chain will remain a significant
eGym UK has appointed Jeremy Jenkins to be senior sales manager as it moves to
Nuffield Health will today (14 June) announce that it has secured 35 sites from Virgin
Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain
An entrepreneur in Bedford is planning to launch a new multi-million pound independent health club
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is working to ramp up its group exercise offering with the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Physical activity providers need to be more “proactive” in trying to appeal to the disabled
Basic-Fit enjoyed a bumpy start to life on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange today (10 June)
As the physical activity sector continues to refine its offering and extend services beyond the
Blink Fitness has urged its members to put ‘mood above muscle’ as part of a
French architects Agence Search have won a competition to design a sustainable, green-roofed aquatic centre
A new £5.3m sports and leisure hub designed to get families moving by offering a
The number of people taking part in sport has reached the same level as the
Buoyed by its backing from Sport England in the quango’s recent sports strategy, CIMSPA has
Leisure solutions provider Pulse has teamed up with training provider Sideways8 to create a new
Trendy boutique fitness brand Barry’s Bootcamp is aiming to take fitness to new heights this
A fitness festival designed to raise awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association
A series of practical policy interventions to tackle physical inactivity could prevent nearly 12,000 deaths
Former ukactive CEO David Stalker believes it’s time for the fitness industry’s old guard to
Netpulse has announced that it has raised US$13m (€11m, £9m) to develop new features and
Retention is not the opposite of attrition. Big data is not the same as large
Fitness leaders have spoken out on the importance of Britain staying in Europe, warning that
Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of
New Russian fitness chain Encore Fitness will open its flagship club in Moscow this summer.
Spa and wellness industry members who would like to show their support for Global Wellness
Parkrun has closed down its operations in Bristol’s Little Stoke park following a dispute with
The énergie Group is to extend its crowdfunding push after the company was asked to
Incline bodyweight training fitness supplier Total Gym Commercial has signed an exclusive distribution deal with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
12,300
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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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
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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
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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
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
Insight
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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HCM People

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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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Latest news

Leisure Industry Week (LIW) has announced a new strategic partnership with Sporta to support leisure
Lifetime Training and Les Mills have announced a new partnership aiming to raise standards across
Global fitness franchise Anytime Fitness has opened a new gym in Ruislip Manor open 24-hours
Virgin Active has announced the appointment of hospitality expert Robert Cook as UK managing director
Western and Japanese concepts of spatial definition and materiality merge in a newly opened spa
Former Fitness First CEO Andy Cosslett will share management insights gained from a career of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Last week saw the official opening of Hinckley Leisure Centre – a new £15m facility
Former professional footballer and gym owner Jamie Cartwright has joined MyZone UK as customer experience
énergie Group has concluded its crowdfunding round, finishing with a total of £629,300 from 283
Technogym has announced a new strategic partnership with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
The Bannatyne Group has breathed new life into its Crewe health club with a £500,000
The brand new £7.5m Tewkesbury Leisure Centre has opened to the public, with Places for
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The CEO of Virgin Active has pledged the international gym chain will remain a significant
eGym UK has appointed Jeremy Jenkins to be senior sales manager as it moves to
Nuffield Health will today (14 June) announce that it has secured 35 sites from Virgin
Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain
An entrepreneur in Bedford is planning to launch a new multi-million pound independent health club
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is working to ramp up its group exercise offering with the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Physical activity providers need to be more “proactive” in trying to appeal to the disabled
Basic-Fit enjoyed a bumpy start to life on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange today (10 June)
As the physical activity sector continues to refine its offering and extend services beyond the
Blink Fitness has urged its members to put ‘mood above muscle’ as part of a
French architects Agence Search have won a competition to design a sustainable, green-roofed aquatic centre
A new £5.3m sports and leisure hub designed to get families moving by offering a
The number of people taking part in sport has reached the same level as the
Buoyed by its backing from Sport England in the quango’s recent sports strategy, CIMSPA has
Leisure solutions provider Pulse has teamed up with training provider Sideways8 to create a new
Trendy boutique fitness brand Barry’s Bootcamp is aiming to take fitness to new heights this
A fitness festival designed to raise awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association
A series of practical policy interventions to tackle physical inactivity could prevent nearly 12,000 deaths
Former ukactive CEO David Stalker believes it’s time for the fitness industry’s old guard to
Netpulse has announced that it has raised US$13m (€11m, £9m) to develop new features and
Retention is not the opposite of attrition. Big data is not the same as large
Fitness leaders have spoken out on the importance of Britain staying in Europe, warning that
Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of
New Russian fitness chain Encore Fitness will open its flagship club in Moscow this summer.
Spa and wellness industry members who would like to show their support for Global Wellness
Parkrun has closed down its operations in Bristol’s Little Stoke park following a dispute with
The énergie Group is to extend its crowdfunding push after the company was asked to
Incline bodyweight training fitness supplier Total Gym Commercial has signed an exclusive distribution deal with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
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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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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
Diary dates
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