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Despite plans to increase the number of premium clubs in its portfolio, Virgin Active has
Resort operator Six Senses has invested in a new health club, wellness pavilion and an
Leisure industry heavyweights have raised concerns for the future after the UK voted to leave
A mysterious pop-up shop emerged in Tokyo’s famous Harajuku district in May, offering passers-by free
Health & Fitness Nordic (HFN), owner of SATS ELIXIA and Fresh Fitness, has launched a
As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical activity sector, virtual fitness is
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
GymWorks in Chorley, Lancashire, has become the first health club in the UK to introduce
Polish fitness chain Fabryka Formy has opened its latest club in the southern city of
Frome Sport and Fitness has reopened following a £2m investment by Fusion Lifestyle. The project
There are changes at the top for Places for People Leisure (PfPL), with two mainstays
UK-based Virgin Active has announced it will invest £150m in expanding its portfolio across South
Lifetime Training is to be bought by its management in a deal backed by private
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
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
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
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Interview
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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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Life Lessons
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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Research
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
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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Editor's letter
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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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.
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Latest news

Despite plans to increase the number of premium clubs in its portfolio, Virgin Active has
Resort operator Six Senses has invested in a new health club, wellness pavilion and an
Leisure industry heavyweights have raised concerns for the future after the UK voted to leave
A mysterious pop-up shop emerged in Tokyo’s famous Harajuku district in May, offering passers-by free
Health & Fitness Nordic (HFN), owner of SATS ELIXIA and Fresh Fitness, has launched a
As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical activity sector, virtual fitness is
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
GymWorks in Chorley, Lancashire, has become the first health club in the UK to introduce
Polish fitness chain Fabryka Formy has opened its latest club in the southern city of
Frome Sport and Fitness has reopened following a £2m investment by Fusion Lifestyle. The project
There are changes at the top for Places for People Leisure (PfPL), with two mainstays
UK-based Virgin Active has announced it will invest £150m in expanding its portfolio across South
Lifetime Training is to be bought by its management in a deal backed by private
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
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
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
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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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
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
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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