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The soon-to-be largest fitness company in Northern Europe has appointed its CEO. It was announced
FIBO - the annual international trade fair for fitness, wellness and health held in Germany
Oldham Council has unveiled plans for a new £15m flagship leisure facility in its town
A recent study has suggested that football participation in professional environments could be a good
The service sector continues to drive the UK's economic recovery, according to figures released today
UK medical advisory body NICE has suggested that local authorities should modify screening protocols for
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
FITLane, which operates health clubs on the Cote d’Azur in France, has opened its seventh
Urban Think-Tank opened its latest Vertical Gym in November – its largest and most comprehensive facility
ELEMENTS – the high-end health club spa brand from Migros, which opened its first club
Following the success of Spain’s first Anytime Fitness club, which opened in Barcelona in October
Work is underway at Loughborough University to build a brand new £5.6m health and fitness
The economic case for investing in health as a means to achieving long-term growth took
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club in Cornwall has added a new fitness facility. The facility
Oldham Council unveiled plans for a new sports centre in Royton this week, which is
Train Fitness will launch its concierge-style personal training and group exercise concept at a hub
Prominent health and fitness organisations have given their backing to Health Club Management magazine’s call
Work started this week on a new leisure centre in North Warwickshire. The £4.2m Coleshill
Aquaterra looks likely to lose out to Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) for the £10m contract
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Retail megabrand JD Sports has announced its entry into the gym market with the launch
North Staffordshire’s biggest ladies-only gym, Bodyfit Express, has moved to a new 84sq m (904sq
LA fitness has rolled out its new high intensity, 20-minute signature classes across its UK
Leisure industry veteran Kevin Lane has joined Active Nation’s team as Improvement Manager. Bringing over
UFC Gyms has promoted senior vice president Adam Sedlack to its new president of UFC
Following on from National Obesity Awareness Week and in the wake of new year resolutions,
A new independent gym has been opened in the Grade II Listed Coronet Cinema site
Global fitness operator Fitness First believes it has unlocked the key to motivation and is
People significantly underestimate the amount of activity they do according to a Norwegian study. However,
InstructAbility, an award winning training programme providing fitness industry training for people with disabilities, has
Premier Training International has joined forces with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) to create
Living in an urban area with green spaces has a better impact on mid to
The Gym Group has been included among the final 100 businesses and Ruban d'Honneur recipients
The 2014 Health Matters: Activating Wellness in Every Generation conference in La Quinta, California is
National chains of low-cost, high tech self-service gyms are set for accelerated growth in 2014,
After four years away from the health and fitness industry, Leisure Opportunities can exclusively reveal
Technogym debuted the world’s first Google Glass controlled treadmill at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014
Work is expected to start on the £20m redevelopment of a multipurpose leisure facility in
Fitness Hut co-founder and CEO Nick Coutts was honoured with the 2013 IHRSA European Club
Virgin Active is investing £100m in its UK sites over the next three years as
Plans have been unveiled for a progressive SkyCycle network, designed to give cyclists a dedicated
Health club franchisor and operator énergie Group has secured a deal with Abbey International Finance
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Life Lessons
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Shaun Grove

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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Research
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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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 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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Latest news

The soon-to-be largest fitness company in Northern Europe has appointed its CEO. It was announced
FIBO - the annual international trade fair for fitness, wellness and health held in Germany
Oldham Council has unveiled plans for a new £15m flagship leisure facility in its town
A recent study has suggested that football participation in professional environments could be a good
The service sector continues to drive the UK's economic recovery, according to figures released today
UK medical advisory body NICE has suggested that local authorities should modify screening protocols for
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
FITLane, which operates health clubs on the Cote d’Azur in France, has opened its seventh
Urban Think-Tank opened its latest Vertical Gym in November – its largest and most comprehensive facility
ELEMENTS – the high-end health club spa brand from Migros, which opened its first club
Following the success of Spain’s first Anytime Fitness club, which opened in Barcelona in October
Work is underway at Loughborough University to build a brand new £5.6m health and fitness
The economic case for investing in health as a means to achieving long-term growth took
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club in Cornwall has added a new fitness facility. The facility
Oldham Council unveiled plans for a new sports centre in Royton this week, which is
Train Fitness will launch its concierge-style personal training and group exercise concept at a hub
Prominent health and fitness organisations have given their backing to Health Club Management magazine’s call
Work started this week on a new leisure centre in North Warwickshire. The £4.2m Coleshill
Aquaterra looks likely to lose out to Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) for the £10m contract
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Retail megabrand JD Sports has announced its entry into the gym market with the launch
North Staffordshire’s biggest ladies-only gym, Bodyfit Express, has moved to a new 84sq m (904sq
LA fitness has rolled out its new high intensity, 20-minute signature classes across its UK
Leisure industry veteran Kevin Lane has joined Active Nation’s team as Improvement Manager. Bringing over
UFC Gyms has promoted senior vice president Adam Sedlack to its new president of UFC
Following on from National Obesity Awareness Week and in the wake of new year resolutions,
A new independent gym has been opened in the Grade II Listed Coronet Cinema site
Global fitness operator Fitness First believes it has unlocked the key to motivation and is
People significantly underestimate the amount of activity they do according to a Norwegian study. However,
InstructAbility, an award winning training programme providing fitness industry training for people with disabilities, has
Premier Training International has joined forces with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) to create
Living in an urban area with green spaces has a better impact on mid to
The Gym Group has been included among the final 100 businesses and Ruban d'Honneur recipients
The 2014 Health Matters: Activating Wellness in Every Generation conference in La Quinta, California is
National chains of low-cost, high tech self-service gyms are set for accelerated growth in 2014,
After four years away from the health and fitness industry, Leisure Opportunities can exclusively reveal
Technogym debuted the world’s first Google Glass controlled treadmill at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014
Work is expected to start on the £20m redevelopment of a multipurpose leisure facility in
Fitness Hut co-founder and CEO Nick Coutts was honoured with the 2013 IHRSA European Club
Virgin Active is investing £100m in its UK sites over the next three years as
Plans have been unveiled for a progressive SkyCycle network, designed to give cyclists a dedicated
Health club franchisor and operator énergie Group has secured a deal with Abbey International Finance
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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.
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: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
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Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Supplier Showcases
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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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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