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Plans for the development of a new £8.8m swimming pool in Tipton, West Midlands, have
A new £40,000 outdoor "pensioners' playground" - designed for people over the age of 60
Construction work on a new £6m sport and leisure development is now underway to replace
Members of the public have been invited to comment on proposals for a new multi-million
Work on the second phase of a £12.6m renovation at Leatherhead Leisure Centre in Surrey
Mohammed 'Mo' Yacoobali, a University of Bolton Strength and Conditioning MSc student has launched his
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The health club at Cadbury House hotel in Congresbury, Bristol, has undergone a refurbishment. The
A 25m swimming pool at Crystal Leisure Centre in Stourbridge, West Midlands, has reopened after
The newly-elected Labour leaders of Harrow Council in London have announced that its Tory predecessors’
The Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington, North London, could be saved, after Labour won control
Plans are afoot for a £5m community sports complex at Formby Football Club in Merseyside.
A £30m leisure and office space project has been given the green light by Leeds
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The first phase of the Sport for Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, has been
London-based contractor Leadbitter Group has been awarded a contract to design and construct the new
A major new £12.5m swimming pool and fitness complex - The Edge - has opened
Leeds City Council (LCC) has announced that the new multi-million pound Armley Leisure Centre will
A £10m redevelopment is being planned for the Waterworld indoor water park in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Transforming a Generation (TAG) has ensured that more than 300 young people, who were claiming
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA), the world's largest membership organisation for fitness and exercise
The Copyright Tribunal has advised Fitness Australia that it will deliver its judgement on the
Gold's Gym International last month announced the signing of a master franchise that will expand
Next month will see the opening of the second Domyos Club in France, with the
The Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) has created a new health and fitness research division:
Smart Connection, the Melbourne-based sport and recreation consultancy, has launched a dedicated training arm. Smart
The South African Fitness Education Institute (SAFEI) was officially launched last month. The organisation aims
Members of the public will be able to use Northumbria University's new £30m indoor sports
Jubilee Hall Trust has won the contract to manage the Westminster Gym in the Houses
Colchester Borough Council (CBC) has rolled out new Wii Fit clubs across the Essex town
Sports trust Edinburgh Leisure is to reopen Glenogle Swim Centre on 2 July following a
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA), in association with The Leisure Database Company (TLDC), is offering
In association with Anorexia & Bulimia Care (ABC) and Institute of Sports and Recreation Management
David Stalker, executive director of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA), is putting himself (and his
Sportspark, the University of East Anglia's (UEA) multi-million pound sports facility, has submitted plans for
The People's Association (PA) in Singapore is to roll out its Wellness Programme to all
Angus Council has revealed it has invested more than £182,000 in a number of projects
Wakefield Council has submitted a planning application for a new multi-million pound swimming pool in
A new-look fitness suite has been unveiled at Hawthorn Leisure Centre in Pontypridd, South Wales,
Static stretching before workouts or sport can be detrimental to performance, and even harmful, according
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council (RBBC) are inviting local residents to comment on detailed plans
Detailed plans for the new £13m Manor Park Leisure Centre in Rushden, Northamptonshire, have been
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
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Plans for the development of a new £8.8m swimming pool in Tipton, West Midlands, have
A new £40,000 outdoor "pensioners' playground" - designed for people over the age of 60
Construction work on a new £6m sport and leisure development is now underway to replace
Members of the public have been invited to comment on proposals for a new multi-million
Work on the second phase of a £12.6m renovation at Leatherhead Leisure Centre in Surrey
Mohammed 'Mo' Yacoobali, a University of Bolton Strength and Conditioning MSc student has launched his
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The health club at Cadbury House hotel in Congresbury, Bristol, has undergone a refurbishment. The
A 25m swimming pool at Crystal Leisure Centre in Stourbridge, West Midlands, has reopened after
The newly-elected Labour leaders of Harrow Council in London have announced that its Tory predecessors’
The Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington, North London, could be saved, after Labour won control
Plans are afoot for a £5m community sports complex at Formby Football Club in Merseyside.
A £30m leisure and office space project has been given the green light by Leeds
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The first phase of the Sport for Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, has been
London-based contractor Leadbitter Group has been awarded a contract to design and construct the new
A major new £12.5m swimming pool and fitness complex - The Edge - has opened
Leeds City Council (LCC) has announced that the new multi-million pound Armley Leisure Centre will
A £10m redevelopment is being planned for the Waterworld indoor water park in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Transforming a Generation (TAG) has ensured that more than 300 young people, who were claiming
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA), the world's largest membership organisation for fitness and exercise
The Copyright Tribunal has advised Fitness Australia that it will deliver its judgement on the
Gold's Gym International last month announced the signing of a master franchise that will expand
Next month will see the opening of the second Domyos Club in France, with the
The Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) has created a new health and fitness research division:
Smart Connection, the Melbourne-based sport and recreation consultancy, has launched a dedicated training arm. Smart
The South African Fitness Education Institute (SAFEI) was officially launched last month. The organisation aims
Members of the public will be able to use Northumbria University's new £30m indoor sports
Jubilee Hall Trust has won the contract to manage the Westminster Gym in the Houses
Colchester Borough Council (CBC) has rolled out new Wii Fit clubs across the Essex town
Sports trust Edinburgh Leisure is to reopen Glenogle Swim Centre on 2 July following a
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA), in association with The Leisure Database Company (TLDC), is offering
In association with Anorexia & Bulimia Care (ABC) and Institute of Sports and Recreation Management
David Stalker, executive director of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA), is putting himself (and his
Sportspark, the University of East Anglia's (UEA) multi-million pound sports facility, has submitted plans for
The People's Association (PA) in Singapore is to roll out its Wellness Programme to all
Angus Council has revealed it has invested more than £182,000 in a number of projects
Wakefield Council has submitted a planning application for a new multi-million pound swimming pool in
A new-look fitness suite has been unveiled at Hawthorn Leisure Centre in Pontypridd, South Wales,
Static stretching before workouts or sport can be detrimental to performance, and even harmful, according
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council (RBBC) are inviting local residents to comment on detailed plans
Detailed plans for the new £13m Manor Park Leisure Centre in Rushden, Northamptonshire, have been
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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