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Two leisure centres in Worcester, England have been saved from cuts after being handed over
Woking Leisure Centre in Surrey has opened its doors following an eight month million pound
Fitness and leisure provider, and facilities management company, Leisure Connection, has announced an investment of
St Michael’s Hotel Health Club & Spa in Falmouth has undergone a redevelopment of it
The Technology Strategy Board, the UK's innovation agency, is to provide an initial £1m prize
Low cost fitness chain The Gym Group has secured £50m of venture capital to expand
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The market value of the UK's fitness sector has been estimated at £3.92bn - an
There has been a four-fold increase in the number of children admitted to hospital for
The £11m (US$17.2m, €12.9m) redevelopment of a leisure centre in Sunderland, England is a step
Sports Leisure Management (SLM) has won the contract to run leisure and cultural services owned
A new pool is set to open to the public on 22 June on the
Lambeth council has announced a new £14.2m (US$21.8m, €16.6m) health and leisure centre, which will
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Hotel and Facilities Management, a subsidiary of fitness and leisure management company, Leisure Connection, has
The new £20m (US$30.9m, €23.5m) Glass Mill Leisure Centre in Lewisham, south London, will open
US-based health club franchise Snap Fitness is set to open Market Harborough’s first 27/access club
Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington, London is to undergo a major refurbishment in a bid
Birmingham’s LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community has opened a new sports and fitness
Virgin Active has launched a new online-based member benefit scheme. Entitled Hot Stuff, the initiative
Management company Leisure Connection has invested £500,000 in improving two of its managed sites in
The Duke of Cambridge has backed a campaign by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) which
Plans for a new £9m (US$13.7, €10.5m) leisure centre in Workington, Cumbria are in the
New plans have been unveiled for a replacement leisure centre in Selby, Yorkshire after the
Equipment supplier Life Fitness has struck up a partnership with online-based Refer-all as part of
Construction work has begun on the Witham Leisure Centre in Essex. The £9.5m project is
The company has appointed Jason Worthy as new managing director for the group's UK business.
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) will introduce the Orangetheory Fitness group training concept at its high
The multi-milion pound refurbishment of Sleaford Leisure Centre in Lincolnshire is going well and is
UK-based low-cost fitness operator Pure Gym has announced an investment of £50m in new sites
An £8.5m (US$12.85m, €9.89m) pool complex in Oxford that was originally scheduled to open last
Women and girls across Hounslow will be helped to get into sport, after being awarded
An independently owned fitness club in Somerset, voted the best health club in its region
Canterbury Academy will be receiving a £2m (US$3m, €2.33m) fitness centre after striking a deal
A new £2m (US$3m, €2.33m) sports complex opened its doors in Heysham, Lancashire earlier this
Plans to build a new swimming pool with a spa and café have been given
The facility - which operates under the banner of SPORTSCLUB4 - offers a gym supplied
Plans for a new £10.1m leisure centre in Kidderminster have moved forward after Wyre Forest
Hart District Council (HDR) has appointed Alliance Leisure to draw up a proposal and business
Thanet Leisureforce (TLF) and Vista Leisure (VL) have merged to form Your Leisure Kent Limited.
Swindon could become home to the longest ski slope in the UK as part of
Vivafit - the largest women-only express fitness and nutrition franchise in Portugal - has launched
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Latest news

Two leisure centres in Worcester, England have been saved from cuts after being handed over
Woking Leisure Centre in Surrey has opened its doors following an eight month million pound
Fitness and leisure provider, and facilities management company, Leisure Connection, has announced an investment of
St Michael’s Hotel Health Club & Spa in Falmouth has undergone a redevelopment of it
The Technology Strategy Board, the UK's innovation agency, is to provide an initial £1m prize
Low cost fitness chain The Gym Group has secured £50m of venture capital to expand
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The market value of the UK's fitness sector has been estimated at £3.92bn - an
There has been a four-fold increase in the number of children admitted to hospital for
The £11m (US$17.2m, €12.9m) redevelopment of a leisure centre in Sunderland, England is a step
Sports Leisure Management (SLM) has won the contract to run leisure and cultural services owned
A new pool is set to open to the public on 22 June on the
Lambeth council has announced a new £14.2m (US$21.8m, €16.6m) health and leisure centre, which will
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Hotel and Facilities Management, a subsidiary of fitness and leisure management company, Leisure Connection, has
The new £20m (US$30.9m, €23.5m) Glass Mill Leisure Centre in Lewisham, south London, will open
US-based health club franchise Snap Fitness is set to open Market Harborough’s first 27/access club
Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington, London is to undergo a major refurbishment in a bid
Birmingham’s LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community has opened a new sports and fitness
Virgin Active has launched a new online-based member benefit scheme. Entitled Hot Stuff, the initiative
Management company Leisure Connection has invested £500,000 in improving two of its managed sites in
The Duke of Cambridge has backed a campaign by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) which
Plans for a new £9m (US$13.7, €10.5m) leisure centre in Workington, Cumbria are in the
New plans have been unveiled for a replacement leisure centre in Selby, Yorkshire after the
Equipment supplier Life Fitness has struck up a partnership with online-based Refer-all as part of
Construction work has begun on the Witham Leisure Centre in Essex. The £9.5m project is
The company has appointed Jason Worthy as new managing director for the group's UK business.
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) will introduce the Orangetheory Fitness group training concept at its high
The multi-milion pound refurbishment of Sleaford Leisure Centre in Lincolnshire is going well and is
UK-based low-cost fitness operator Pure Gym has announced an investment of £50m in new sites
An £8.5m (US$12.85m, €9.89m) pool complex in Oxford that was originally scheduled to open last
Women and girls across Hounslow will be helped to get into sport, after being awarded
An independently owned fitness club in Somerset, voted the best health club in its region
Canterbury Academy will be receiving a £2m (US$3m, €2.33m) fitness centre after striking a deal
A new £2m (US$3m, €2.33m) sports complex opened its doors in Heysham, Lancashire earlier this
Plans to build a new swimming pool with a spa and café have been given
The facility - which operates under the banner of SPORTSCLUB4 - offers a gym supplied
Plans for a new £10.1m leisure centre in Kidderminster have moved forward after Wyre Forest
Hart District Council (HDR) has appointed Alliance Leisure to draw up a proposal and business
Thanet Leisureforce (TLF) and Vista Leisure (VL) have merged to form Your Leisure Kent Limited.
Swindon could become home to the longest ski slope in the UK as part of
Vivafit - the largest women-only express fitness and nutrition franchise in Portugal - has launched
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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
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
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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
Featured press releases
Shua Fitness press release: Shua Fitness appoints Kyle Millroy as senior director of strategic development, EMEA
Shua Fitness is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Millroy as senior director of strategic development, EMEA, effective from 1 August.
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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