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Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) has moved forward with efforts to offload the site
Australia needs to give serious consideration to the international "leaderboards" it heads in terms of
Image: Stalker has urged a unified approach to legacy Fitness Industry Association (FIA) CEO David
Image: Cycling is linked to lower total mortality risk Higher physical activity levels are related
Image: Bokwa will be offered at DLL clubs nationwide Bokwa - a dance fitness class
A 10-lane, Olympic-sized swimming pool is among the facilities at a new 50m euro leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Image: Fresh Fitness now operates eight clubs in Denmark The new clubs, which opened in
Image: Membership numbers at Portuguese clubs are down by 22 per cent Portuguese fitness trade
Image: The new gym has 60 exercise stations Work has begun on a £400,000 refurbishment
A new fitness suite has opened at Sharley Park Leisure Centre in Clay Cross, Derbyshire,
Image: Weight training can reduce the diabetes risk New research led by Anders Grøntved of
Image: The club has been kitted out by Star Trac A new fitness brand has
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Image: The service currently includes 350 clubs in the UK UK-based PayasUgym.com has announced its
Image: Fitness First has taken over four Hayya clubs Fitness First Middle East has taken
Image: Facilities include a 60-station fitness suite Waverley Borough Council (WBC) has announced the opening
Work on a £9m integrated sports centre and swimming pool development in Montrose is on
Image: Rowing has already benefited from London 2012 The London 2012 Games have had an
Image: The contract is Parkwood's second in Wales Management company Parkwood Leisure has secured a
Premier Training International (PTI) has announced that it is to launch three new venues in
Awarding body Active IQ has announced the launch of a new Level 2 NVQ Certificate
The gyms at all five Nottinghamshire leisure centres run by Mansfield District Leisure Trust are
Image: The doping facility was purposed built for the Games The London 2012 anti-doping facilities
Image: The new zones will offer suspension training New Zealand-based gym operator cityfitness has announced
Image: Facilities include a group cycling studio Fusion Lifestyle has unveiled the new-look Albany Leisure
Village Health and Fitness Clubs has announced it is to become one of the first
Image: A 25m pool is among the centre's facilities The £8m Queen Elizabeth II Diamond
Premier Training International (PTI) has announced plans to open its newest venue at David Lloyd
Image: Spanish clubs are "facing a tough time" VAT paid by health club operators across
Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) will carry out a £45,000 feasibility study into options for future
Image: The new spogo service has launched online Stakeholders are being encouraged to register and
Image: Milton Keynes is Snap Fitness' second UK site US fitness franchise Snap Fitness is
Leisure Connection Hotel and Private Management has partnered with ClubWise in order to launch a
Researchers working with a hunter-gatherer tribe in Tanzania have claimed that the global obesity epidemic
Image: Club manager Jason Eaton with the new bikes theclub at Cadbury House, one of
Neath Port Talbot Council (NPTC) has deferred a decision on the multi-million pound Afan Lido
Buckinghamshire's Stoke Mandeville Stadium - the national centre for disability sport and home of the
Community Sports, Arts and Leisure Trust (C-Salt) has launched with the aim of encouraging long-term
Freedom Leisure has completed more than £134,000 of energy efficiency improvements at three leisure facilities
A quarter of all adults (26 per cent) in the UK were classified as obese
EnVie, a new ladies-only gym franchise launched in Australia, has announced plans to open a
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
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Latest news

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) has moved forward with efforts to offload the site
Australia needs to give serious consideration to the international "leaderboards" it heads in terms of
Image: Stalker has urged a unified approach to legacy Fitness Industry Association (FIA) CEO David
Image: Cycling is linked to lower total mortality risk Higher physical activity levels are related
Image: Bokwa will be offered at DLL clubs nationwide Bokwa - a dance fitness class
A 10-lane, Olympic-sized swimming pool is among the facilities at a new 50m euro leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Image: Fresh Fitness now operates eight clubs in Denmark The new clubs, which opened in
Image: Membership numbers at Portuguese clubs are down by 22 per cent Portuguese fitness trade
Image: The new gym has 60 exercise stations Work has begun on a £400,000 refurbishment
A new fitness suite has opened at Sharley Park Leisure Centre in Clay Cross, Derbyshire,
Image: Weight training can reduce the diabetes risk New research led by Anders Grøntved of
Image: The club has been kitted out by Star Trac A new fitness brand has
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Image: The service currently includes 350 clubs in the UK UK-based PayasUgym.com has announced its
Image: Fitness First has taken over four Hayya clubs Fitness First Middle East has taken
Image: Facilities include a 60-station fitness suite Waverley Borough Council (WBC) has announced the opening
Work on a £9m integrated sports centre and swimming pool development in Montrose is on
Image: Rowing has already benefited from London 2012 The London 2012 Games have had an
Image: The contract is Parkwood's second in Wales Management company Parkwood Leisure has secured a
Premier Training International (PTI) has announced that it is to launch three new venues in
Awarding body Active IQ has announced the launch of a new Level 2 NVQ Certificate
The gyms at all five Nottinghamshire leisure centres run by Mansfield District Leisure Trust are
Image: The doping facility was purposed built for the Games The London 2012 anti-doping facilities
Image: The new zones will offer suspension training New Zealand-based gym operator cityfitness has announced
Image: Facilities include a group cycling studio Fusion Lifestyle has unveiled the new-look Albany Leisure
Village Health and Fitness Clubs has announced it is to become one of the first
Image: A 25m pool is among the centre's facilities The £8m Queen Elizabeth II Diamond
Premier Training International (PTI) has announced plans to open its newest venue at David Lloyd
Image: Spanish clubs are "facing a tough time" VAT paid by health club operators across
Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) will carry out a £45,000 feasibility study into options for future
Image: The new spogo service has launched online Stakeholders are being encouraged to register and
Image: Milton Keynes is Snap Fitness' second UK site US fitness franchise Snap Fitness is
Leisure Connection Hotel and Private Management has partnered with ClubWise in order to launch a
Researchers working with a hunter-gatherer tribe in Tanzania have claimed that the global obesity epidemic
Image: Club manager Jason Eaton with the new bikes theclub at Cadbury House, one of
Neath Port Talbot Council (NPTC) has deferred a decision on the multi-million pound Afan Lido
Buckinghamshire's Stoke Mandeville Stadium - the national centre for disability sport and home of the
Community Sports, Arts and Leisure Trust (C-Salt) has launched with the aim of encouraging long-term
Freedom Leisure has completed more than £134,000 of energy efficiency improvements at three leisure facilities
A quarter of all adults (26 per cent) in the UK were classified as obese
EnVie, a new ladies-only gym franchise launched in Australia, has announced plans to open a
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
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
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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
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