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Haltemprice Leisure Centre, in Anlaby, Yorkshire, has been given the go ahead to expand, providing
Leisure trust Fusion Lifestyle is to invest £15m to improve four north London leisure centres
Premier Global has appointed Jon Haywood as its new finance director. Haywood, who has previously
A Norfolk leisure club, at Park Farm hotel Hethersett, has celebrated its 21st birthday with
Hotel and Facilities Management by Leisure Connection (HFM), an operator of outsourced leisure facilities within
The completion of the first phase of the upgrading at Medina Leisure Centre on the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
David Beattie, a founding director of fitness chain énergie Group has left the company to
A planning decision is pending on a proposed spa for Carlisle. A redevelopment of an
Budget fitness chain Pure Gym has announced that it has re-appointed company founder Peter Roberts
Clubs can now sign up for the 3rd annual Members' Choice Health Club Awards in
Fitness equipment supplier Matrix Fitness has announced a trio of new positions to bolster its
Mytime Active has appointed James Watkins as the new director of Health Services. Watkins has
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Entrepreneur Shamir Choudhury has invested more than £80,000 in building a brand new ladies-only health
Pure Power Studios - a new independently owned cluh in Tunbridge Wells, Kent - is
Scientists have isolated a previously unknown protein in muscles, which spurs their growth and power
Property management and development group Places for People has acquired management contractor DC Leisure. According
Extensive renovation works have begun on the Wavelengths Leisure Centre in Deptford, south east London.
The new £8m Dorchester Sports Centre has been officially opened today by Paralympian silver medallist
Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) has taken over the former Fitness First club at Lockwood Park,
Barr construction will begin work on a new £9.5m leisure centre in Witham, Essex in
A new government-funded apprenticeships scheme has been launched to tackle the shortage of aquatic personnel
Subsidised gym memberships, massages and fresh fruit in the office are among initiatives that have
Revenue and membership figures for the past year indicate health and fitness clubs in the
Spending cuts are forcing leisure trust North Lanarkshire Leisure (NLL) to make some difficult choices
Designs for a contemporary leisure centre, in Grimsby, were unveiled by North East Lincolnshire Council
More than a third (42 per cent) of senior managers in the UK's health and
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has called for more emphasis to
A new health and social care watchdog is being set up to improve the quality
Fit4Less, the budget club arm of health club operator énergie Group, is to further expand
Kirklees Council has appointed BAM Construction as the preferred contractor for the new multi-million pound
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is set to launch an £8m club in Worcester next month.
A new £9m integrated sports and leisure centre has been launched in the Scottish coastal
A new £7.8m leisure centre is set to open in Gosport in December. The centre
Preston Council approved investment in two of its leisure centres at a committee meeting last
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has announced its new name and brand at its annual
Budget fitness chain Xercise4Less has secured planning permission for a site in Hull. The chain
Physical exercise can increase life expectancy by up to 4.5 years according to US research
New research from the University of Alberta in Canada show that children need just seven
Us Girls has launched a new national scheme designed to improve the wellbeing of young
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has teamed up with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to
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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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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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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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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

Haltemprice Leisure Centre, in Anlaby, Yorkshire, has been given the go ahead to expand, providing
Leisure trust Fusion Lifestyle is to invest £15m to improve four north London leisure centres
Premier Global has appointed Jon Haywood as its new finance director. Haywood, who has previously
A Norfolk leisure club, at Park Farm hotel Hethersett, has celebrated its 21st birthday with
Hotel and Facilities Management by Leisure Connection (HFM), an operator of outsourced leisure facilities within
The completion of the first phase of the upgrading at Medina Leisure Centre on the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
David Beattie, a founding director of fitness chain énergie Group has left the company to
A planning decision is pending on a proposed spa for Carlisle. A redevelopment of an
Budget fitness chain Pure Gym has announced that it has re-appointed company founder Peter Roberts
Clubs can now sign up for the 3rd annual Members' Choice Health Club Awards in
Fitness equipment supplier Matrix Fitness has announced a trio of new positions to bolster its
Mytime Active has appointed James Watkins as the new director of Health Services. Watkins has
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Entrepreneur Shamir Choudhury has invested more than £80,000 in building a brand new ladies-only health
Pure Power Studios - a new independently owned cluh in Tunbridge Wells, Kent - is
Scientists have isolated a previously unknown protein in muscles, which spurs their growth and power
Property management and development group Places for People has acquired management contractor DC Leisure. According
Extensive renovation works have begun on the Wavelengths Leisure Centre in Deptford, south east London.
The new £8m Dorchester Sports Centre has been officially opened today by Paralympian silver medallist
Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) has taken over the former Fitness First club at Lockwood Park,
Barr construction will begin work on a new £9.5m leisure centre in Witham, Essex in
A new government-funded apprenticeships scheme has been launched to tackle the shortage of aquatic personnel
Subsidised gym memberships, massages and fresh fruit in the office are among initiatives that have
Revenue and membership figures for the past year indicate health and fitness clubs in the
Spending cuts are forcing leisure trust North Lanarkshire Leisure (NLL) to make some difficult choices
Designs for a contemporary leisure centre, in Grimsby, were unveiled by North East Lincolnshire Council
More than a third (42 per cent) of senior managers in the UK's health and
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has called for more emphasis to
A new health and social care watchdog is being set up to improve the quality
Fit4Less, the budget club arm of health club operator énergie Group, is to further expand
Kirklees Council has appointed BAM Construction as the preferred contractor for the new multi-million pound
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is set to launch an £8m club in Worcester next month.
A new £9m integrated sports and leisure centre has been launched in the Scottish coastal
A new £7.8m leisure centre is set to open in Gosport in December. The centre
Preston Council approved investment in two of its leisure centres at a committee meeting last
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has announced its new name and brand at its annual
Budget fitness chain Xercise4Less has secured planning permission for a site in Hull. The chain
Physical exercise can increase life expectancy by up to 4.5 years according to US research
New research from the University of Alberta in Canada show that children need just seven
Us Girls has launched a new national scheme designed to improve the wellbeing of young
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has teamed up with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
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
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: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
PSLT press release: New industry report reveals the hidden financial impact of poor equipment servicing across the UK fitness sector
PSLT Fitness Solutions, in partnership with Evolve, has released a new industry report exploring the often-overlooked financial and operational consequences of poor equipment servicing within the UK fitness industry.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: India is on the move and Elevate is at the heart of it
We are still absolutely buzzing after an incredible couple of days at Excel London!
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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