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Another day, another US fitness IPO. Following the news this week that budget chain Planet
High intensity workouts such as group cycling could hold the key to minimising the effects
Low cost US chain Planet Fitness has announced it is to go public as it
A high performance coach who has worked with Olympic athletes has launched a new personal
Major operators such as Fitness First, Parkwood Leisure and Places for People Leisure have signed
Hough End Leisure Centre in Manchester is officially open for business as Manchester City Council
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Almost 40 per cent of health club users think that selfies should be banned in
Places for People Leisure (PfPL) is scaling up its presence in the budget gym sector
When a large part of your job consists of energetic stage performances and fleeing screaming
Portuguese women-only fitness chain Vivafit will shortly make its debut in Kazakhstan, with the launch
More than twice as many swimming pools have closed in the last 12 months as
Former First Sports Group chair and Nuffield Health Consumer Fitness MD Nick Burrows is trialling
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The first ever European Week of Sport will be held next month as part of
In a recent clinical report, the American Academy of Pediatrics has acknowledged the importance of
Regular consumption of beetroot juice has positive cardiovascular effects during exercise and leads to increased
Physical Company has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Paul Farrell as account
Blink Fitness, the low-cost chain started by Equinox in 2011, has launched a franchise programme
Life Leisure is aiming for a national roll-out of its pioneering public health programme which
Exercising for twice the recommended weekly amount is likely to help reduce the risk of
City commuters are being offered free metro tickets in exchange for a quick workout as
London’s historic Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington – the only leisure centre to be designed
Active commuting in London could be in line for a major boost after a number
Visitor attraction operator and developer Paragon Entertainment has announced that its licensing division has secured
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but a new study of
Young adults who shun exercise and spend large amounts of time in front of screens
Loughborough College and West Cheshire claimed top honours at the recent AoC Sport Fitness Trainer
JD Gyms is aiming to crank up the rollout of its gym concept, with plans
ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson led a campaign launch in London's Parliament Square this morning
A new £800,000 fund has been created to get Scotland’s least active people moving as
Some obese and inactive NHS patients are unable to access public health initiatives designed to
Oxygen Freejumping, a new venture helmed by David Stalker and Fred Turok, has sprung open
SoulCycle LLC – the US-based boutique cycling studio operator – has hired investment banks in
GP referrals for weight management and physical activity programmes are failing to curb obesity, researchers
Life Fitness has expanded its presence into the fast-growing active ageing fitness market through parent
A US-based equipment company is bidding to banish the fear of being crushed – either
A large-scale trial in the UK will assess whether mindfulness training for teenagers can improve
Fitness industry analyst Ray Algar will deliver a keynote session at Leisure Industry Week (LIW)
Almost three quarters of primary school teachers expect their pupils to spend the impending summer
The Oman-based health and fitness chain Horizon Fitness launched a new ladies spa and wellness
Physical activity expert Dr William Bird MBE is among the standout names recruited to Slimming
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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

Another day, another US fitness IPO. Following the news this week that budget chain Planet
High intensity workouts such as group cycling could hold the key to minimising the effects
Low cost US chain Planet Fitness has announced it is to go public as it
A high performance coach who has worked with Olympic athletes has launched a new personal
Major operators such as Fitness First, Parkwood Leisure and Places for People Leisure have signed
Hough End Leisure Centre in Manchester is officially open for business as Manchester City Council
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Almost 40 per cent of health club users think that selfies should be banned in
Places for People Leisure (PfPL) is scaling up its presence in the budget gym sector
When a large part of your job consists of energetic stage performances and fleeing screaming
Portuguese women-only fitness chain Vivafit will shortly make its debut in Kazakhstan, with the launch
More than twice as many swimming pools have closed in the last 12 months as
Former First Sports Group chair and Nuffield Health Consumer Fitness MD Nick Burrows is trialling
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The first ever European Week of Sport will be held next month as part of
In a recent clinical report, the American Academy of Pediatrics has acknowledged the importance of
Regular consumption of beetroot juice has positive cardiovascular effects during exercise and leads to increased
Physical Company has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Paul Farrell as account
Blink Fitness, the low-cost chain started by Equinox in 2011, has launched a franchise programme
Life Leisure is aiming for a national roll-out of its pioneering public health programme which
Exercising for twice the recommended weekly amount is likely to help reduce the risk of
City commuters are being offered free metro tickets in exchange for a quick workout as
London’s historic Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington – the only leisure centre to be designed
Active commuting in London could be in line for a major boost after a number
Visitor attraction operator and developer Paragon Entertainment has announced that its licensing division has secured
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but a new study of
Young adults who shun exercise and spend large amounts of time in front of screens
Loughborough College and West Cheshire claimed top honours at the recent AoC Sport Fitness Trainer
JD Gyms is aiming to crank up the rollout of its gym concept, with plans
ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson led a campaign launch in London's Parliament Square this morning
A new £800,000 fund has been created to get Scotland’s least active people moving as
Some obese and inactive NHS patients are unable to access public health initiatives designed to
Oxygen Freejumping, a new venture helmed by David Stalker and Fred Turok, has sprung open
SoulCycle LLC – the US-based boutique cycling studio operator – has hired investment banks in
GP referrals for weight management and physical activity programmes are failing to curb obesity, researchers
Life Fitness has expanded its presence into the fast-growing active ageing fitness market through parent
A US-based equipment company is bidding to banish the fear of being crushed – either
A large-scale trial in the UK will assess whether mindfulness training for teenagers can improve
Fitness industry analyst Ray Algar will deliver a keynote session at Leisure Industry Week (LIW)
Almost three quarters of primary school teachers expect their pupils to spend the impending summer
The Oman-based health and fitness chain Horizon Fitness launched a new ladies spa and wellness
Physical activity expert Dr William Bird MBE is among the standout names recruited to Slimming
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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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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
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: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
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
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.
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: From racquetball to reformer: The Nelson Golf & Sports Club transforms underused space into a thriving pilates studio
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club has repurposed an underutilised racquetball court into a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, The Studio at The Nelson, investing in premium Balanced Body equipment and instructor education to enhance member wellbeing and m
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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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