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Design firm Gensler has been awarded a London Planning Award for its London Underline concept
Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring
Encouraging people to improve their diet and exercise more may not be enough to overcome
The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA) has announced that sports icon and humanitarian,
As far as early-morning workouts go, it’s certainly one worth waking up for. The newly-opened
Fitness industry networking event SIBEC is to tap into the business knowledge of LfX founder
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Tennis legend Andre Agassi will lead the official UK launch of his Bilt by Agassi
The old adage of ‘mind over matter’ may be truer than first thought, after scientists
The new team behind Leisure Industry Week have said they plan to revive the industry
Low cost gym chain Xercise4Less is aiming to help new and expectant mums to stay
Work is underway on a new £13m leisure centre to replace an ‘outdated’ facility in
A fast-growing virtual marketing tour developed by Google has the potential to transform the way
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Just a week after it bought Jurys Inn hotel group as part of a £680m
Lithuanian market leader Impuls, which operates 11 premium clubs in the country, will open its first
InstructAbility, the award-winning programme providing fitness instructor training for people with disabilities, is to roll
Stoke Park – the luxury country club, spa and hotel which has starred in films
David Stalker, who this week confirmed he would be stepping down from his role as
Former Places for People Leisure CEO Steve Philpott has taken up a position as non-executive
Lifetime Training has partnered with FitPro affiliate PTA Global to create a new Level 3+
Communication and collaboration between researchers, public health and land use officials could lead to rapid
The explosion of new boutique gym sites across London demonstrates how consumers are waking up
Everyone Health – Sports and Leisure Management’s (SLM) public health division – has landed a
Technogym has announced a new ‘Wellness Accelerator Programme’ to support innovative projects working to reinvent
Longstanding ukactive CEO David Stalker is to step down this June after seven years in
Tara Dillon was today (2 February) unveiled as the new CEO of the Chartered Institute
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) fired the starter pistol on its new Immersive Fitness offering last
Finland’s GoGo Express budget chain opened its latest club on 1 January 2015, taking its
A new research project to identify the effects of exercise on young people’s hearts will
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is urging health club operators around the
The percentage of US adults who are obese increased in 2014 to reach 27.7 per
Leisure operator GLL has furthered expanded its territories beyond the enterprise’s London heartland, through the
Social jet lag, which occurs when the body clock becomes confused by changing sleep patterns
A newly-launched fitness app aims to help busy mums stay in shape and restore body
Tewkesbury Borough Council has announced that it hopes the new £7.5m Tewkesbury leisure centre will
Southwark Council is to offer free leisure access to under 18s and over 60s as
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced finalised plans for a new cycle superhighway in
Xercise4Less, the 21st fastest growing private company in Britain, is to launch seven new clubs
Work has begun on a £2.9m project to transform Howe Bridge Sports Centre into a
The University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Sport and Exercise (CSE) has raised the curtain on
Slightly high cholesterol in a person’s 30s and 40s could lead to an exponential risk
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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
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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
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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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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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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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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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.
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Latest news

Design firm Gensler has been awarded a London Planning Award for its London Underline concept
Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring
Encouraging people to improve their diet and exercise more may not be enough to overcome
The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA) has announced that sports icon and humanitarian,
As far as early-morning workouts go, it’s certainly one worth waking up for. The newly-opened
Fitness industry networking event SIBEC is to tap into the business knowledge of LfX founder
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Tennis legend Andre Agassi will lead the official UK launch of his Bilt by Agassi
The old adage of ‘mind over matter’ may be truer than first thought, after scientists
The new team behind Leisure Industry Week have said they plan to revive the industry
Low cost gym chain Xercise4Less is aiming to help new and expectant mums to stay
Work is underway on a new £13m leisure centre to replace an ‘outdated’ facility in
A fast-growing virtual marketing tour developed by Google has the potential to transform the way
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Just a week after it bought Jurys Inn hotel group as part of a £680m
Lithuanian market leader Impuls, which operates 11 premium clubs in the country, will open its first
InstructAbility, the award-winning programme providing fitness instructor training for people with disabilities, is to roll
Stoke Park – the luxury country club, spa and hotel which has starred in films
David Stalker, who this week confirmed he would be stepping down from his role as
Former Places for People Leisure CEO Steve Philpott has taken up a position as non-executive
Lifetime Training has partnered with FitPro affiliate PTA Global to create a new Level 3+
Communication and collaboration between researchers, public health and land use officials could lead to rapid
The explosion of new boutique gym sites across London demonstrates how consumers are waking up
Everyone Health – Sports and Leisure Management’s (SLM) public health division – has landed a
Technogym has announced a new ‘Wellness Accelerator Programme’ to support innovative projects working to reinvent
Longstanding ukactive CEO David Stalker is to step down this June after seven years in
Tara Dillon was today (2 February) unveiled as the new CEO of the Chartered Institute
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) fired the starter pistol on its new Immersive Fitness offering last
Finland’s GoGo Express budget chain opened its latest club on 1 January 2015, taking its
A new research project to identify the effects of exercise on young people’s hearts will
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is urging health club operators around the
The percentage of US adults who are obese increased in 2014 to reach 27.7 per
Leisure operator GLL has furthered expanded its territories beyond the enterprise’s London heartland, through the
Social jet lag, which occurs when the body clock becomes confused by changing sleep patterns
A newly-launched fitness app aims to help busy mums stay in shape and restore body
Tewkesbury Borough Council has announced that it hopes the new £7.5m Tewkesbury leisure centre will
Southwark Council is to offer free leisure access to under 18s and over 60s as
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced finalised plans for a new cycle superhighway in
Xercise4Less, the 21st fastest growing private company in Britain, is to launch seven new clubs
Work has begun on a £2.9m project to transform Howe Bridge Sports Centre into a
The University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Sport and Exercise (CSE) has raised the curtain on
Slightly high cholesterol in a person’s 30s and 40s could lead to an exponential risk
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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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
Diary dates
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