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Folkestone Sports Centre in Kent has been officially reopened by former Olympic gold medallist Colin
Five new people have joined the Quest and National Benchmarking Service (NBS) following Sport England's
Leisure sector organisations have issued a mixed response to the chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR)
Independently-owned Reynolds Health & Fitness has re-branded its three clubs as Reynolds Fitness Spas. As
London-based health club operator Gym Box has opened its new 19,650sq ft (1,800sq m) flagship
Health club operator Holmes Place has opened its first European 'Holmes Place Spa'. The 600sq
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Health club operator Holmes Place has opened its first European 'Holmes Place Spa'. The 600sq
Plans to invest £5.6m in improving Rossendale's leisure facilities have been submitted by London-based consultancy
The chancellor George Osborne has announced that the government will increase the investment in apprenticeships
Budget health club operator Pure Gym will open four new sites in South London (Kennington),
Fitness software provider Gladstone has announced the promotions of two of its management staff. Current
South Gloucestershire Leisure (SGL) has confirmed that it has added three new facilities - two
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Fitness equipment supplier Polar has launched a new heart rate-based training system for the club
Notts County Football Club (NCFC) has reopened its players' gym after a £30,000 refurbishment which
Budget health club chain Fit4less is to launch its first London site with the opening
Exercise before and during pregnancy can greatly reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. Researchers at
Leisure trust Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has launched a new pilot programme designed to encourage more
The independent Hive Lifespan Center - which opened in New York State, US, in March
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Wayzata Poland Z.O.O, a subsidiary of Wayzata Capital, has signed an Area Development Agreement (ADA)
GSSG Holdings, the Middle Eastern master franchise owner of énergie Fitness, has approved a QR100m
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is consulting with local residents over proposals for the development
Leeds City Council (LCC) has confirmed that crèche facilities at six city leisure centres are
Gwyn Evans Leisure and Activity Centre in Gwersyllt, Wrexham, has reopened to the public, following
Scarborough Borough Council (SBC) has confirmed that it has received 11 expressions of interest from
Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) has announced the start of work on a £745,000 scheme
NuStep, the manufacturer of recumbent cross-trainers, has signed a partnership with Exit Inc to act
TV channel Fox Life in Portugal ran an eye-catching advertising campaign for its drama series
Goodlife Health Clubs has completed its rebranding of the facilities formerly operated by Zest Health
SOKO Fitness & Spa Group - the operator of fitness centres, beauty salons and spas
Health club operator Nuffield Health has announced that managing director, commercial fitness and wellbeing, Nick
East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) has agreed to put forward concept designs for a proposed
A ceremony is to be held on 18 October to mark the topping out of
Health club operator Anytime Fitness has revealed plans for a comprehensive refurbishment and redesign programme.
Local residents in Belper, Derbyshire, are being asked to comment on two design options for
Following a construction period of five months, the first facility under the Holmes Place Spa
Reduced profitability, limits on future investment and maintaining staff morale are the top three concerns
Hillingdon Autistic Care (HAC) is to offer dance mat classes in order to encourage young
Health club operator énergie Group has acquired budget gym operator Nuyuu for an undisclosed sum
Gateshead Council has unveiled a new multi-million pound health and leisure complex on the former
The management team of health club chain Total Fitness has acquired the group's UK and
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Life Lessons
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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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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Talking point
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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Profile
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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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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Interview
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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Latest news

Folkestone Sports Centre in Kent has been officially reopened by former Olympic gold medallist Colin
Five new people have joined the Quest and National Benchmarking Service (NBS) following Sport England's
Leisure sector organisations have issued a mixed response to the chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR)
Independently-owned Reynolds Health & Fitness has re-branded its three clubs as Reynolds Fitness Spas. As
London-based health club operator Gym Box has opened its new 19,650sq ft (1,800sq m) flagship
Health club operator Holmes Place has opened its first European 'Holmes Place Spa'. The 600sq
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Health club operator Holmes Place has opened its first European 'Holmes Place Spa'. The 600sq
Plans to invest £5.6m in improving Rossendale's leisure facilities have been submitted by London-based consultancy
The chancellor George Osborne has announced that the government will increase the investment in apprenticeships
Budget health club operator Pure Gym will open four new sites in South London (Kennington),
Fitness software provider Gladstone has announced the promotions of two of its management staff. Current
South Gloucestershire Leisure (SGL) has confirmed that it has added three new facilities - two
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Fitness equipment supplier Polar has launched a new heart rate-based training system for the club
Notts County Football Club (NCFC) has reopened its players' gym after a £30,000 refurbishment which
Budget health club chain Fit4less is to launch its first London site with the opening
Exercise before and during pregnancy can greatly reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. Researchers at
Leisure trust Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has launched a new pilot programme designed to encourage more
The independent Hive Lifespan Center - which opened in New York State, US, in March
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Wayzata Poland Z.O.O, a subsidiary of Wayzata Capital, has signed an Area Development Agreement (ADA)
GSSG Holdings, the Middle Eastern master franchise owner of énergie Fitness, has approved a QR100m
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is consulting with local residents over proposals for the development
Leeds City Council (LCC) has confirmed that crèche facilities at six city leisure centres are
Gwyn Evans Leisure and Activity Centre in Gwersyllt, Wrexham, has reopened to the public, following
Scarborough Borough Council (SBC) has confirmed that it has received 11 expressions of interest from
Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) has announced the start of work on a £745,000 scheme
NuStep, the manufacturer of recumbent cross-trainers, has signed a partnership with Exit Inc to act
TV channel Fox Life in Portugal ran an eye-catching advertising campaign for its drama series
Goodlife Health Clubs has completed its rebranding of the facilities formerly operated by Zest Health
SOKO Fitness & Spa Group - the operator of fitness centres, beauty salons and spas
Health club operator Nuffield Health has announced that managing director, commercial fitness and wellbeing, Nick
East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) has agreed to put forward concept designs for a proposed
A ceremony is to be held on 18 October to mark the topping out of
Health club operator Anytime Fitness has revealed plans for a comprehensive refurbishment and redesign programme.
Local residents in Belper, Derbyshire, are being asked to comment on two design options for
Following a construction period of five months, the first facility under the Holmes Place Spa
Reduced profitability, limits on future investment and maintaining staff morale are the top three concerns
Hillingdon Autistic Care (HAC) is to offer dance mat classes in order to encourage young
Health club operator énergie Group has acquired budget gym operator Nuyuu for an undisclosed sum
Gateshead Council has unveiled a new multi-million pound health and leisure complex on the former
The management team of health club chain Total Fitness has acquired the group's UK and
8426 - 8450 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: 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: TechnoAlpin Indoor
TechnoAlpin Indoor offers expert consultation for indoor snow concepts, assisting customers with the integration of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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