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Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which
The Gym Group COO Jim Graham will leave by the end of this year to
The Gym Group unveiled a solid set of H1 2016 results this morning (5 July),
The Bannatyne Group has ditched plans for a partial IPO and is now reassessing its
Changing just one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting leads to
Dubai investment firm Najibi Group has unveiled plans for a AU$400m (US$300.7m, €270.4m, £226.3m) “active
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The UK leisure market is now worth £117bn in annual revenue and is growing nearly
Pure Gym is to put its planned IPO on ice amid the ongoing market turbulence
Lazy summer holidays are leading to a significant drop-off in schoolchildren’s fitness levels and hampering
The potential takeover of Fitness First UK by Dave Whelan’s DW Sports would mark the
The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has announced physical activity and lifestyle as one of
The government of Hong Kong is seeking non-binding Expressions of Interest for a planned sports
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Gym chain Anytime Fitness has retained its title as the world’s leading franchise as the
Champion heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been announced as the latest high-profile athlete to front
The cream of the health and fitness industry gathered in Telford last night (29 June),
Ever-closer collaboration between leading physical activity organisations such as ukactive and Sport England will be
Flame Conference 2016 gets underway at the International Centre in Telford this morning (29 June),
Nuffield Health has unveiled an extensive £2.1m refurbishment to the Canary Wharf gym it will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Britain’s impending withdrawal from the European Union will present a broad range of challenges for
France-based Core Motion Group (CMG) has launched a new club under its CMG Sports Club
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
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
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
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
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Talking point
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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which
The Gym Group COO Jim Graham will leave by the end of this year to
The Gym Group unveiled a solid set of H1 2016 results this morning (5 July),
The Bannatyne Group has ditched plans for a partial IPO and is now reassessing its
Changing just one seated meeting per week at work into a walking meeting leads to
Dubai investment firm Najibi Group has unveiled plans for a AU$400m (US$300.7m, €270.4m, £226.3m) “active
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The UK leisure market is now worth £117bn in annual revenue and is growing nearly
Pure Gym is to put its planned IPO on ice amid the ongoing market turbulence
Lazy summer holidays are leading to a significant drop-off in schoolchildren’s fitness levels and hampering
The potential takeover of Fitness First UK by Dave Whelan’s DW Sports would mark the
The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has announced physical activity and lifestyle as one of
The government of Hong Kong is seeking non-binding Expressions of Interest for a planned sports
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Gym chain Anytime Fitness has retained its title as the world’s leading franchise as the
Champion heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been announced as the latest high-profile athlete to front
The cream of the health and fitness industry gathered in Telford last night (29 June),
Ever-closer collaboration between leading physical activity organisations such as ukactive and Sport England will be
Flame Conference 2016 gets underway at the International Centre in Telford this morning (29 June),
Nuffield Health has unveiled an extensive £2.1m refurbishment to the Canary Wharf gym it will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Britain’s impending withdrawal from the European Union will present a broad range of challenges for
France-based Core Motion Group (CMG) has launched a new club under its CMG Sports Club
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
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
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
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
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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: 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: Make Your Gym (MYG)
Make Your Gym offers a full-service, strategic partner supporting gym owners with all aspects of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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