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The first phase of the £3.8m renovation of St Ives leisure centre, in Huntingdonshire, will
Premier Training International has described its 2012 financial results as "recession-busting" with a 14 per
The Australian Institute of Fitness has appointed Dyanne Ward its chief executive, to be based
Health club operator Gym Group was forced to close its club at St George Wharf
Lancashire private fitness and leisure facility Crow Wood, Burnley, has opened its doors to around
A global summit evaluating the value of the outdoors to society will be held in
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Having secured a further 10 year contract to manage the four centres for Wealdon District
Hot on the heels of Dewsbury Sports Centre launching its refurbished squash courts last weekend,
Stockbridge Leisure Centre, in the north of Sheffield, could be replaced by a new swimming
A new £4m swimming pool has been unveiled in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. The
Zenergy health club and spa in the Thunder Springs condominium in Idaho, has doubled the
A North Wales leisure centre is set to be demolished and a new aquatic centre
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Britain needs more female personal trainers, figures from the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) reveal,
An application has been submitted to Selby District Council, North Yorkshire, for the demolition of
The government has confirmed the two-year budget local authorities will work within when they take
According to the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) there were no drowning deaths in public
Budget gym business Gym Group has been recognised as a top employer by Best Companies,
New tennis and judo facilities have been approved for Batchwood Golf & Tennis Centre in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Health and fitness education provider Premier Training International is bringing a fitness training method, used
A leisure centre in Carshalton, South London is set to open later this month, following
Durham’s newly refurbished swimming pool will open at Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre, UK, 14 January. The
Work is underway on tennis, BMX and skating facilities at Billingham’s John Whitehead Park, Durham,
Sedgemoor District Council has announced 1 March as the opening date of its new £6.3m
Sport England has announced it will invest £2m over the next two years to encourage
DW Sports Fitness Club is set to launch a new £3m gym in Lincoln, UK
Coventry City Council will consider a proposal for the addition of an aquatic centre at
Health club operator Movers & Shapers has invested £200,000 in the launch of its eighth
The corporate health club at the head office of Vodafone is to receive an upgrade.
Essex construction firm Mulalley has been confirmed as the preferred contractor for the new Atherton
Charitable trust Lakes Leisure has launched an innovative way to get young people’s feedback on
A new report has recommended the prescription of leisure activities at council facilities become widespread,
Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre in Sheffield is to become one of three regional headquarters
Bedford Borough Council is considering plans to privatise eight of its leisure services, in an
East Renfrewshire Council will consider the future of Neilston Leisure Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, this month,
The Holt Park Leisure Centre, Leeds, UK, closed its doors for the last time just
A national campaign to get the UK’s women moving was launched by the Women’s Sport
Social enterprise Mytime Active has acquired healthy lifestyle provider MEND, which will save the weight
Overweight and obese populations in Ireland and Northern Island cost the island 1.64bn euro (US$2.16bn,
Anti-gravity fitness technology, which was developed by NASA and reduces impact during exercise, featured on
Haltemprice Leisure Centre, in Anlaby, Yorkshire, has been given the go ahead to expand, providing
12,300
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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The first phase of the £3.8m renovation of St Ives leisure centre, in Huntingdonshire, will
Premier Training International has described its 2012 financial results as "recession-busting" with a 14 per
The Australian Institute of Fitness has appointed Dyanne Ward its chief executive, to be based
Health club operator Gym Group was forced to close its club at St George Wharf
Lancashire private fitness and leisure facility Crow Wood, Burnley, has opened its doors to around
A global summit evaluating the value of the outdoors to society will be held in
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Having secured a further 10 year contract to manage the four centres for Wealdon District
Hot on the heels of Dewsbury Sports Centre launching its refurbished squash courts last weekend,
Stockbridge Leisure Centre, in the north of Sheffield, could be replaced by a new swimming
A new £4m swimming pool has been unveiled in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. The
Zenergy health club and spa in the Thunder Springs condominium in Idaho, has doubled the
A North Wales leisure centre is set to be demolished and a new aquatic centre
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Britain needs more female personal trainers, figures from the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) reveal,
An application has been submitted to Selby District Council, North Yorkshire, for the demolition of
The government has confirmed the two-year budget local authorities will work within when they take
According to the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) there were no drowning deaths in public
Budget gym business Gym Group has been recognised as a top employer by Best Companies,
New tennis and judo facilities have been approved for Batchwood Golf & Tennis Centre in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Health and fitness education provider Premier Training International is bringing a fitness training method, used
A leisure centre in Carshalton, South London is set to open later this month, following
Durham’s newly refurbished swimming pool will open at Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre, UK, 14 January. The
Work is underway on tennis, BMX and skating facilities at Billingham’s John Whitehead Park, Durham,
Sedgemoor District Council has announced 1 March as the opening date of its new £6.3m
Sport England has announced it will invest £2m over the next two years to encourage
DW Sports Fitness Club is set to launch a new £3m gym in Lincoln, UK
Coventry City Council will consider a proposal for the addition of an aquatic centre at
Health club operator Movers & Shapers has invested £200,000 in the launch of its eighth
The corporate health club at the head office of Vodafone is to receive an upgrade.
Essex construction firm Mulalley has been confirmed as the preferred contractor for the new Atherton
Charitable trust Lakes Leisure has launched an innovative way to get young people’s feedback on
A new report has recommended the prescription of leisure activities at council facilities become widespread,
Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre in Sheffield is to become one of three regional headquarters
Bedford Borough Council is considering plans to privatise eight of its leisure services, in an
East Renfrewshire Council will consider the future of Neilston Leisure Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, this month,
The Holt Park Leisure Centre, Leeds, UK, closed its doors for the last time just
A national campaign to get the UK’s women moving was launched by the Women’s Sport
Social enterprise Mytime Active has acquired healthy lifestyle provider MEND, which will save the weight
Overweight and obese populations in Ireland and Northern Island cost the island 1.64bn euro (US$2.16bn,
Anti-gravity fitness technology, which was developed by NASA and reduces impact during exercise, featured on
Haltemprice Leisure Centre, in Anlaby, Yorkshire, has been given the go ahead to expand, providing
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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