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A split-level, 85-station fitness suite and a six-court sports hall are among the first facilities
GLL/Freedom Leisure has been appointed as the new operator for Guildford Spectrum, Ash Manor Sports
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has launched its Research Institute at the University of Greenwich.
Spanish health club operator DiR is rolling out a range of new initiatives as part
Sport England and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) have announced the signing of a new
Blackpool's new-look Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre is to hold an open weekend on
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sandwell's Oldbury Leisure Centre is close its doors to customers in late October ahead of
Healthcare and wellbeing charity Nuffield Health recorded revenues of £546m during 2010-11, despite experiencing a
A ceremony has taken place to mark the start of construction work at the £13.7m
Portugal-based women-only health club chain Vivafit has signed a master franchise deal for 20 clubs
Researchers at the University of Bradford have devised a new formula for measuring tranquillity, which
The health club at Dulwich Leisure Centre has reopened following a redevelopment. The centre's pool
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Joint Consultative Forum has released the latest standards for Exercise Referral, which will now
FitKitPro (FKPro) is a functional training tool which uses a two strap system to achieve
Fusion Lifestyle will invest £1.9m in upgrading three Charnwood Borough Council (CBC)-owned leisure centres after
Members of Northumberland County Council's (NCC) executive have approved a series of recommendations for the
Erewash Borough Council (EBC) has confirmed that the refurbishment of the Victoria Park Leisure Centre
The £32m Sportivate project has been launched which will enable 300,000 young people to receive
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The first phase of a new sports centre at the University of Cambridge is scheduled
Health club operator énergie has opened its 13th Fit4Less-branded budget gym and revealed that it
A topping out ceremony has been held to mark the latest milestone in the construction
Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) has announced the opening of a new Profiles Fitness Suite at
Awarding body CYQ has teamed up with training and qualifications company Edexcel as part of
Arsenal Football Club's former Highbury stadium in north London has become the home of Fitness
New real work environments - including a fitness studio - have opened as part of
Jumeirah Group has overhauled the Assawan Spa and Health Club menu at its Burj Al
A six-year-old child has died in hospital following an incident in the swimming pool at
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) has confirmed that oxygen therapy had been administered to
Sutton Council has unveiled the first look at how Carshalton's Westcroft Leisure Centre is to
Middlesbrough-based Buckler Demolition has commenced work on clearing the site for a new £31m leisure,
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 2011 European Congress will be held on
A REX Roundtable with members from 13 Italian clubs had its first meeting in Bologna,
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is calling for clubs and exercise professionals to increase their
Great Wakering Sports Centre in Essex, which is managed by Virgin Active, could close on
IHRSA joined First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House last month to announce the
Spanish operator Metropolitan has opened its latest health club in the new Las Arenas complex
US-based Fitness franchise Crunch has opened six new sites since the beginning of the year,
German health club chain Mrs.Sporty has opened its first site in Poland in April, in
Bonga Gym, Mexico's first low-cost gym chain, opened its second club last month in Mexico
Barcelona-based health club operator DiR launched a new running circuit in the city's Collserola Park
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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A split-level, 85-station fitness suite and a six-court sports hall are among the first facilities
GLL/Freedom Leisure has been appointed as the new operator for Guildford Spectrum, Ash Manor Sports
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has launched its Research Institute at the University of Greenwich.
Spanish health club operator DiR is rolling out a range of new initiatives as part
Sport England and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) have announced the signing of a new
Blackpool's new-look Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre is to hold an open weekend on
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sandwell's Oldbury Leisure Centre is close its doors to customers in late October ahead of
Healthcare and wellbeing charity Nuffield Health recorded revenues of £546m during 2010-11, despite experiencing a
A ceremony has taken place to mark the start of construction work at the £13.7m
Portugal-based women-only health club chain Vivafit has signed a master franchise deal for 20 clubs
Researchers at the University of Bradford have devised a new formula for measuring tranquillity, which
The health club at Dulwich Leisure Centre has reopened following a redevelopment. The centre's pool
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Joint Consultative Forum has released the latest standards for Exercise Referral, which will now
FitKitPro (FKPro) is a functional training tool which uses a two strap system to achieve
Fusion Lifestyle will invest £1.9m in upgrading three Charnwood Borough Council (CBC)-owned leisure centres after
Members of Northumberland County Council's (NCC) executive have approved a series of recommendations for the
Erewash Borough Council (EBC) has confirmed that the refurbishment of the Victoria Park Leisure Centre
The £32m Sportivate project has been launched which will enable 300,000 young people to receive
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The first phase of a new sports centre at the University of Cambridge is scheduled
Health club operator énergie has opened its 13th Fit4Less-branded budget gym and revealed that it
A topping out ceremony has been held to mark the latest milestone in the construction
Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) has announced the opening of a new Profiles Fitness Suite at
Awarding body CYQ has teamed up with training and qualifications company Edexcel as part of
Arsenal Football Club's former Highbury stadium in north London has become the home of Fitness
New real work environments - including a fitness studio - have opened as part of
Jumeirah Group has overhauled the Assawan Spa and Health Club menu at its Burj Al
A six-year-old child has died in hospital following an incident in the swimming pool at
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) has confirmed that oxygen therapy had been administered to
Sutton Council has unveiled the first look at how Carshalton's Westcroft Leisure Centre is to
Middlesbrough-based Buckler Demolition has commenced work on clearing the site for a new £31m leisure,
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 2011 European Congress will be held on
A REX Roundtable with members from 13 Italian clubs had its first meeting in Bologna,
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is calling for clubs and exercise professionals to increase their
Great Wakering Sports Centre in Essex, which is managed by Virgin Active, could close on
IHRSA joined First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House last month to announce the
Spanish operator Metropolitan has opened its latest health club in the new Las Arenas complex
US-based Fitness franchise Crunch has opened six new sites since the beginning of the year,
German health club chain Mrs.Sporty has opened its first site in Poland in April, in
Bonga Gym, Mexico's first low-cost gym chain, opened its second club last month in Mexico
Barcelona-based health club operator DiR launched a new running circuit in the city's Collserola Park
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
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Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
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Spa and beauty equipment
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Lockers
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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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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