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Image: Funding will create a new home for badminton Ageing sports facilities in the North
Image: West Bromwich's new £11m leisure complex DC Leisure has been confirmed as Sandwell Council's
Denbighshire County Council (DCC) has backed plans for an "ambitious" £1.3m revamp of Ruthin Leisure
Image: Aquatic facilities are most 'in demand' New research from AECOM has found that the
Fitness charity Active Nation has signed a four-year deal with leading fitness supplier Precor to
Image: Worthing's iconic new Splashpoint complex A topping out ceremony has marked the latest milestone
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new study published in medical journal The Lancet has claimed that sedentary lifestyles and
Image: Minister for sport Hugh Robertson was heavily criticised in the report The House of
Leisure Connection Hotel and Private Management (LCHPM) - the operator of outsourced leisure facilities -
Image: Coastal living may deliver health benefits New research from the European Centre for Environment
Image: The club's kids' facilities have been enhanced David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced new
Image: How the new leisure centre will appear Plans for the development of a new
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Image: A 25m swimming pool is among the facilities A new £8m leisure complex is
Image: The new Kiss Gyms facility in Swindon Kiss Gyms has announced the opening of
Image: The new fitness suite at Wycombe Rye Lido A 222sq m (2,390sq ft) gym
Image: Appleby Leisure Centre's new fitness suite A new fitness suite has been unveiled at
Southwark's Shadow Health and Wellbeing Board has met for the first time in London in
David Long, chief executive of US-based franchise business Orangetheory Fitness, has revealed that the company
James Conci Mitchell, an ex-army lieutenant, has opened an independent fitness club - SIX3NINE -
A nationwide study carried out by four academics in Australia is one of the first
Image: The report outlines seven recommendations The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has cited the
Image: Pop star Madonna is the driving force of Hard Candy Hard Candy Fitness -
St George's Leisure Centre in Shadwell, London, has received a new lease of life following
Leisure trust Edinburgh Leisure, which manages sport and leisure facilities on behalf of the City
Kirklees Active Leisure has launched an online membership sign-up system at one of its largest
Members of Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) are to discuss plans for the refurbishment and modernisation
Fitness First Germany has reopened its club in Frankfurt's MyZeil shopping centre following a refurb.
Women-only fitness franchise Vivafit has signed a master franchise agreement for four southern states of
A leisure centre in County Durham is to receive a new lease of life after
Image: Gourock's new-look outdoor swimming pool Inverclyde Council has opened Gourock's 103-year-old outdoor swimming pool,
Less than half of Britons over the age of 55 are doing the recommended 2.5
Gravitan in Poland has installed ZigZag's dance mats at two of its health sports clubs
UFC GYM has launched its fifth site - the UFC BJ Penn Hawaii in Honolulu.
Swiss co-operative the Migros Group has unveiled its new high-end health and spa club brand,
The club has been launched under the new Pure Club Med Gym brand, a concept
Image: A fitness suite is included in the plans Horsham District Council (HDC) has agreed
Serco is to operate five leisure centres across Shropshire after being confirmed as the local
Image: How the new group training zone will look Gravity UK has unveiled plans to
Image: LIW's new report will assess the sector's size Leisure Industry Week (LIW) has commissioned
Image: Fit4less Canterbury's new larger premises Low cost gym operator Fit4less has revealed that its
12,300
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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 —
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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.
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Latest news

Image: Funding will create a new home for badminton Ageing sports facilities in the North
Image: West Bromwich's new £11m leisure complex DC Leisure has been confirmed as Sandwell Council's
Denbighshire County Council (DCC) has backed plans for an "ambitious" £1.3m revamp of Ruthin Leisure
Image: Aquatic facilities are most 'in demand' New research from AECOM has found that the
Fitness charity Active Nation has signed a four-year deal with leading fitness supplier Precor to
Image: Worthing's iconic new Splashpoint complex A topping out ceremony has marked the latest milestone
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new study published in medical journal The Lancet has claimed that sedentary lifestyles and
Image: Minister for sport Hugh Robertson was heavily criticised in the report The House of
Leisure Connection Hotel and Private Management (LCHPM) - the operator of outsourced leisure facilities -
Image: Coastal living may deliver health benefits New research from the European Centre for Environment
Image: The club's kids' facilities have been enhanced David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced new
Image: How the new leisure centre will appear Plans for the development of a new
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Image: A 25m swimming pool is among the facilities A new £8m leisure complex is
Image: The new Kiss Gyms facility in Swindon Kiss Gyms has announced the opening of
Image: The new fitness suite at Wycombe Rye Lido A 222sq m (2,390sq ft) gym
Image: Appleby Leisure Centre's new fitness suite A new fitness suite has been unveiled at
Southwark's Shadow Health and Wellbeing Board has met for the first time in London in
David Long, chief executive of US-based franchise business Orangetheory Fitness, has revealed that the company
James Conci Mitchell, an ex-army lieutenant, has opened an independent fitness club - SIX3NINE -
A nationwide study carried out by four academics in Australia is one of the first
Image: The report outlines seven recommendations The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has cited the
Image: Pop star Madonna is the driving force of Hard Candy Hard Candy Fitness -
St George's Leisure Centre in Shadwell, London, has received a new lease of life following
Leisure trust Edinburgh Leisure, which manages sport and leisure facilities on behalf of the City
Kirklees Active Leisure has launched an online membership sign-up system at one of its largest
Members of Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) are to discuss plans for the refurbishment and modernisation
Fitness First Germany has reopened its club in Frankfurt's MyZeil shopping centre following a refurb.
Women-only fitness franchise Vivafit has signed a master franchise agreement for four southern states of
A leisure centre in County Durham is to receive a new lease of life after
Image: Gourock's new-look outdoor swimming pool Inverclyde Council has opened Gourock's 103-year-old outdoor swimming pool,
Less than half of Britons over the age of 55 are doing the recommended 2.5
Gravitan in Poland has installed ZigZag's dance mats at two of its health sports clubs
UFC GYM has launched its fifth site - the UFC BJ Penn Hawaii in Honolulu.
Swiss co-operative the Migros Group has unveiled its new high-end health and spa club brand,
The club has been launched under the new Pure Club Med Gym brand, a concept
Image: A fitness suite is included in the plans Horsham District Council (HDC) has agreed
Serco is to operate five leisure centres across Shropshire after being confirmed as the local
Image: How the new group training zone will look Gravity UK has unveiled plans to
Image: LIW's new report will assess the sector's size Leisure Industry Week (LIW) has commissioned
Image: Fit4less Canterbury's new larger premises Low cost gym operator Fit4less has revealed that its
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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…
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: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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