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St Albans City and District Council (SACDC) has confirmed that Willmott Dixon has been appointed
Gedling Borough Council (GBC) has confirmed that it will not be pursuing plans for a
Plans for the construction of a new £3.1m sports hall at Wellsway School, Keynsham, have
Work on a multi-million pound refurbishment scheme at Chase Leisure Centre in Cannock, Staffordshire, is
A new play area and exercise hub – located off Sainte Foy Avenue in Lichfield,
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) is to take over the operation of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Basildon Council has announced that the operators of a multi-million pound sports complex due to
Derby City Council (DCC) has approved plans to transfer the management of Shaftesbury Sports Centre
A new sport and leisure strategy designed to increase participation in County Durham is to
Spa resort operator Fitness Ridge Resort & Spa has joined the Destination Spa Group (DSG),
NHS Warrington's board has approved a multi-million pound contribution towards part of the £30m Orford
Plans for a new £31m leisure and community facility in Redcar have received the support
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Lewisham Council has announced that work has commenced on the construction of a new leisure
The City of York Council (CYC) has approved plans for a new £9m sports complex
Crunch Fitness will open its latest franchise location in Norwalk, Connecticut, US this month. The
The new Grand Millennium Al Wahda hotel has opened what's said to be Abu Dhabi's
French health club operator Domyos Club has opened its latest site in Lille in November,
Barcelona, Spain-based DiR has opened 18th and 19th clubs in the city. The 3,000sq m
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Women-only franchise Vivafit is expanding into Singapore following the signing of a master franchise agreement
Actress Michelle Williams is reported to be launching a yoga centre for single mothers. The
SportsFit Health Club, the UAE's first specialist fitness facility with an on-site sports rehab clinic,
Knight, Kavanagh and Page (KKP) has been selected to undertake a review of the DocSport
Gateshead Council has announced that Dunston Leisure Centre is to reopen to the public on
Precor has equipped a new facility at Cyprus International University (CIU) in the Turkish side
Dutch budget operator Your Health has opened its latest club in the town of Breda.
Southampton City Council (SCC) has committed to protect its libraries and leisure centres, despite having
Wiltshire Council has confirmed that areas of a Wootton Bassett leisure centre not directly damaged
Life Fitness has announced that its Virtual Trainer product has been made Facebook compatible, with
NHS Worcestershire is using ZigZag dance mats as part of its new family weight management
TAG, the charity which focuses on training disadvantaged 18-24-year-old jobseekers for employment, has appointed Jane
Fitness equipment Life Fitness, has announced that Frank van de Ven will assume the role
Revised design options for a new sports centre in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, have been given
Loughton Leisure Centre in Trapps Hill, Epping Forest, Essex has undergone a £800,000 revamp. The
De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester will invest in a new £8m leisure centre designed
Flintshire County Council (FCC) has approved Phase Three of a major multi-million pound redevelopment of
Parkwood Leisure has completed work on a new gym at the Riverside Leisure Centre in
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a new leisure
Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) is inviting 'external partners' to submit plans for the running
Haringey Council is to seek an external operator for three sports and leisure facilities as
Calderdale Council deputy mayor John Hardy has officially unveiled two new multi-million pound leisure facilities
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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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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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Research
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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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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St Albans City and District Council (SACDC) has confirmed that Willmott Dixon has been appointed
Gedling Borough Council (GBC) has confirmed that it will not be pursuing plans for a
Plans for the construction of a new £3.1m sports hall at Wellsway School, Keynsham, have
Work on a multi-million pound refurbishment scheme at Chase Leisure Centre in Cannock, Staffordshire, is
A new play area and exercise hub – located off Sainte Foy Avenue in Lichfield,
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) is to take over the operation of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Basildon Council has announced that the operators of a multi-million pound sports complex due to
Derby City Council (DCC) has approved plans to transfer the management of Shaftesbury Sports Centre
A new sport and leisure strategy designed to increase participation in County Durham is to
Spa resort operator Fitness Ridge Resort & Spa has joined the Destination Spa Group (DSG),
NHS Warrington's board has approved a multi-million pound contribution towards part of the £30m Orford
Plans for a new £31m leisure and community facility in Redcar have received the support
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Lewisham Council has announced that work has commenced on the construction of a new leisure
The City of York Council (CYC) has approved plans for a new £9m sports complex
Crunch Fitness will open its latest franchise location in Norwalk, Connecticut, US this month. The
The new Grand Millennium Al Wahda hotel has opened what's said to be Abu Dhabi's
French health club operator Domyos Club has opened its latest site in Lille in November,
Barcelona, Spain-based DiR has opened 18th and 19th clubs in the city. The 3,000sq m
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Women-only franchise Vivafit is expanding into Singapore following the signing of a master franchise agreement
Actress Michelle Williams is reported to be launching a yoga centre for single mothers. The
SportsFit Health Club, the UAE's first specialist fitness facility with an on-site sports rehab clinic,
Knight, Kavanagh and Page (KKP) has been selected to undertake a review of the DocSport
Gateshead Council has announced that Dunston Leisure Centre is to reopen to the public on
Precor has equipped a new facility at Cyprus International University (CIU) in the Turkish side
Dutch budget operator Your Health has opened its latest club in the town of Breda.
Southampton City Council (SCC) has committed to protect its libraries and leisure centres, despite having
Wiltshire Council has confirmed that areas of a Wootton Bassett leisure centre not directly damaged
Life Fitness has announced that its Virtual Trainer product has been made Facebook compatible, with
NHS Worcestershire is using ZigZag dance mats as part of its new family weight management
TAG, the charity which focuses on training disadvantaged 18-24-year-old jobseekers for employment, has appointed Jane
Fitness equipment Life Fitness, has announced that Frank van de Ven will assume the role
Revised design options for a new sports centre in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, have been given
Loughton Leisure Centre in Trapps Hill, Epping Forest, Essex has undergone a £800,000 revamp. The
De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester will invest in a new £8m leisure centre designed
Flintshire County Council (FCC) has approved Phase Three of a major multi-million pound redevelopment of
Parkwood Leisure has completed work on a new gym at the Riverside Leisure Centre in
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a new leisure
Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) is inviting 'external partners' to submit plans for the running
Haringey Council is to seek an external operator for three sports and leisure facilities as
Calderdale Council deputy mayor John Hardy has officially unveiled two new multi-million pound leisure facilities
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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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Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
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Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
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.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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