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The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) has rebranded under the new name EuropeActive, as
Work has started on a £500,000 redevelopment of the Green Bank Leisure Centre in Swadlincote,
Tehran-based New Wave Architecture have designed a 4,500sq m (48,438sq ft) rock climbing gym for
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed a
Bannatyne’s Fitness has invested £850,000 into four of its north east Health Clubs as part
A growing body of research is serving to underline the importance of an active childhood
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Grange Leisure Centre, in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, has completed the final phase of its
A new ukactive report calls on the government, schools and everyone involved in childhood development
Leisure operator and developer DC Leisure has rebranded as a social enterprise called Places for
Peter Taunton, the founder and CEO of 24/7 franchise operation Snap Fitness, has launched a
German operator Just Fit is opening two new health clubs in Cologne, Germany, this April.
A series of recent studies have added credence to the notion that physical activity is
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Industry leaders from ukactive, BUCS, CIMSPA and the Trust Sector are among the packed line-up
Physical inactivity among young people could cost the UK economy up to £53bn. The figure
New York City’s historic Church of the Holy Communion – and former home of the
YMCA Australia has entered into an agreement with the National Heart Foundation of Australia to
A new high-end health club in Jersey is hoping to attract the island’s many corporate
World Class International has opened its latest club – World Class Promenada – in Bucharest,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that obesity and overweight are set to become
Research conducted by Dr Paul Bedford has revealed that a large proportion of health club
Leisure-net Solutions and David Monkhouse Consulting have announced they are to merge as of 1
Corporate employers in the US investing in wellness plan to spend an average of US$594
74 per cent of EU citizens are not members of any type of sport or
The more active a mother is, the more active her child is likely to be,
A new rave-inspired dance fitness brand which sees participants workout with glow sticks, has launched
The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority has proposed a 5,000-seat multi-purpose indoor sport complex in
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has today announced a £1.6m raft of venture capital funding
LA fitness has secured approval from the required majority of creditors for its company voluntary
Plans have been submitted for a mixed-use scheme in Chipping, Lancashire, which will include two
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre in Bedfordshire has become the first local authority site to install an
The FitPro Convention is to return this summer, but with a rebranded “bigger and better”
Leaked information has revealed potential details of Apple’s health and fitness application, Healthbook, which could
New research suggests there may be some truth in the old adage ‘where there’s a
The 33rd annual IHRSA international convention and trade show wrapped up in San Diego last
ukactive has announced three more speakers for this year’s Flame Conference and Ball which take
Fitness First has taken its first step into the UK microgym market with opening of
DNA profiling is quickly becoming a top trend for high profile sports athletes who are
Bridlington in East Riding of Yorkshire is the first town in the UK to benefit
Moving house or changing job is the number one reason given for quitting the gym,
JRL Sports Training, which counts boxer Chris Eubank Jr and model Katie Price among its
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
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Latest news

The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) has rebranded under the new name EuropeActive, as
Work has started on a £500,000 redevelopment of the Green Bank Leisure Centre in Swadlincote,
Tehran-based New Wave Architecture have designed a 4,500sq m (48,438sq ft) rock climbing gym for
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed a
Bannatyne’s Fitness has invested £850,000 into four of its north east Health Clubs as part
A growing body of research is serving to underline the importance of an active childhood
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Grange Leisure Centre, in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, has completed the final phase of its
A new ukactive report calls on the government, schools and everyone involved in childhood development
Leisure operator and developer DC Leisure has rebranded as a social enterprise called Places for
Peter Taunton, the founder and CEO of 24/7 franchise operation Snap Fitness, has launched a
German operator Just Fit is opening two new health clubs in Cologne, Germany, this April.
A series of recent studies have added credence to the notion that physical activity is
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Industry leaders from ukactive, BUCS, CIMSPA and the Trust Sector are among the packed line-up
Physical inactivity among young people could cost the UK economy up to £53bn. The figure
New York City’s historic Church of the Holy Communion – and former home of the
YMCA Australia has entered into an agreement with the National Heart Foundation of Australia to
A new high-end health club in Jersey is hoping to attract the island’s many corporate
World Class International has opened its latest club – World Class Promenada – in Bucharest,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that obesity and overweight are set to become
Research conducted by Dr Paul Bedford has revealed that a large proportion of health club
Leisure-net Solutions and David Monkhouse Consulting have announced they are to merge as of 1
Corporate employers in the US investing in wellness plan to spend an average of US$594
74 per cent of EU citizens are not members of any type of sport or
The more active a mother is, the more active her child is likely to be,
A new rave-inspired dance fitness brand which sees participants workout with glow sticks, has launched
The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority has proposed a 5,000-seat multi-purpose indoor sport complex in
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has today announced a £1.6m raft of venture capital funding
LA fitness has secured approval from the required majority of creditors for its company voluntary
Plans have been submitted for a mixed-use scheme in Chipping, Lancashire, which will include two
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre in Bedfordshire has become the first local authority site to install an
The FitPro Convention is to return this summer, but with a rebranded “bigger and better”
Leaked information has revealed potential details of Apple’s health and fitness application, Healthbook, which could
New research suggests there may be some truth in the old adage ‘where there’s a
The 33rd annual IHRSA international convention and trade show wrapped up in San Diego last
ukactive has announced three more speakers for this year’s Flame Conference and Ball which take
Fitness First has taken its first step into the UK microgym market with opening of
DNA profiling is quickly becoming a top trend for high profile sports athletes who are
Bridlington in East Riding of Yorkshire is the first town in the UK to benefit
Moving house or changing job is the number one reason given for quitting the gym,
JRL Sports Training, which counts boxer Chris Eubank Jr and model Katie Price among its
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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
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: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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