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The £2m refurbishment of Dolphin Fitness Club in Pimlico, London, has been completed. The independently-operated
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has held its third convention in Wales. More than
The third and final phase of a £1.8m redevelopment of the Yate Leisure Centre has
Lambeth Council is considering plans, submitted by developer Cathedral Group, for the regeneration of Clapham,
Huntingdonshire District Council has begun the second phase of a £1.5m redevelopment of Huntingdon Leisure
Franchise company Mrs Sporty opened its 222nd club at the end of January, at a
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is teaming up with her personal trainer, Tracy Anderson, to launch a
Holmes Place Poland opened its first Wellness Studio on 1 January. The 40sq m Power
Citizen Fitness opened its fifth club in October 2008, located in the Balashikha area of
Middleton Arena, a new £15m sport and entertainment centre has opened in Rochdale. The 7,300sq
Gurnell Leisure Centre in Ealing, London, is set to be transformed thanks to a £0.5m
Health secretary Alan Johnson was in Crawley last month to support the launch of Crawley
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The UK Fitness Network, which offers members access to not for profit leisure centres all
Following a recent Quest assessment, Falaise leisure centre has increased its score of two years
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has appointed Mark France as facilities manager at Barnsley Metrodome. He
Management company Serco Leisure has partnered up with London Fitness Group so that customers who
London mayor Boris Johnson has pledged to invest £15.5m in grassroots sports as part of
The Arena Leisure Centre in Camberley, Surrey, has re-launched following the completion of a £1.7m
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The opening of Maltby Leisure Centre, the last of four new facilities being developed by
North Herts Leisure Centre, operated by Stevenage Leisure, has opened a dedicated £8,000 personal training
Bangor Swimming Pool in Gwynedd, North Wales, has reopened following work to disinfect the centre's
An indoor cycling centre has been opened at Palmer Park Sports Stadium in Reading as
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has released the results of its Third
A £5.5m revamp at Dulwich Leisure Centre has been approved by Southwark Council. The refurbishment
The £10.8m Lifestyle Centre in Winsford, Cheshire – scheduled to open at the end of
A £607,000 upgrade of the Thirsk Swimming Pool complex in North Yorkshire is £200,000 short
Hambleton District Council in North Yorkshire has launched a new cycling scheme for locals. The
A new multi-million pound swimming pool is being proposed for Ivybridge Leisure Centre in Devon.
Central YMCA Club, in London, is being re-launched following a six-month £2.6m redevelopment programme designed
A temporary swimming pool has been installed in an old school hall in Lambeth, South
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is to issue guidance tomorrow (28
Plans to create a £50m sporting base in the Hertfordshire town of Tring have been
Bangor Swimming Pool in Gwynedd, North Wales, has been temporarily closed to the public after
Hounslow’s health and fitness offering is to be transformed with the redevelopment of four existing
The health and fitness industry is as buoyant as ever according to the National Skills
SNP attacked over free swimming Scottish Labour has decried the Scottish National Party (SNP) for
The Get Oxfordshire Active (GO Active) project has been launched as part of an effort
A new scheme to encourage gradual health and lifestyle improvements in Lincolnshire has been launched.
Queen Elizabeth’s Leisure Centre near Wimbourne, Dorset, will reportedly need £1m of maintenance work over
The fitness suite at Stokewood Leisure Centre in Bournemouth has reopened following a £300,000 refurbishment.
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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Deena Gillan

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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The £2m refurbishment of Dolphin Fitness Club in Pimlico, London, has been completed. The independently-operated
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has held its third convention in Wales. More than
The third and final phase of a £1.8m redevelopment of the Yate Leisure Centre has
Lambeth Council is considering plans, submitted by developer Cathedral Group, for the regeneration of Clapham,
Huntingdonshire District Council has begun the second phase of a £1.5m redevelopment of Huntingdon Leisure
Franchise company Mrs Sporty opened its 222nd club at the end of January, at a
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is teaming up with her personal trainer, Tracy Anderson, to launch a
Holmes Place Poland opened its first Wellness Studio on 1 January. The 40sq m Power
Citizen Fitness opened its fifth club in October 2008, located in the Balashikha area of
Middleton Arena, a new £15m sport and entertainment centre has opened in Rochdale. The 7,300sq
Gurnell Leisure Centre in Ealing, London, is set to be transformed thanks to a £0.5m
Health secretary Alan Johnson was in Crawley last month to support the launch of Crawley
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The UK Fitness Network, which offers members access to not for profit leisure centres all
Following a recent Quest assessment, Falaise leisure centre has increased its score of two years
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has appointed Mark France as facilities manager at Barnsley Metrodome. He
Management company Serco Leisure has partnered up with London Fitness Group so that customers who
London mayor Boris Johnson has pledged to invest £15.5m in grassroots sports as part of
The Arena Leisure Centre in Camberley, Surrey, has re-launched following the completion of a £1.7m
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The opening of Maltby Leisure Centre, the last of four new facilities being developed by
North Herts Leisure Centre, operated by Stevenage Leisure, has opened a dedicated £8,000 personal training
Bangor Swimming Pool in Gwynedd, North Wales, has reopened following work to disinfect the centre's
An indoor cycling centre has been opened at Palmer Park Sports Stadium in Reading as
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has released the results of its Third
A £5.5m revamp at Dulwich Leisure Centre has been approved by Southwark Council. The refurbishment
The £10.8m Lifestyle Centre in Winsford, Cheshire – scheduled to open at the end of
A £607,000 upgrade of the Thirsk Swimming Pool complex in North Yorkshire is £200,000 short
Hambleton District Council in North Yorkshire has launched a new cycling scheme for locals. The
A new multi-million pound swimming pool is being proposed for Ivybridge Leisure Centre in Devon.
Central YMCA Club, in London, is being re-launched following a six-month £2.6m redevelopment programme designed
A temporary swimming pool has been installed in an old school hall in Lambeth, South
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is to issue guidance tomorrow (28
Plans to create a £50m sporting base in the Hertfordshire town of Tring have been
Bangor Swimming Pool in Gwynedd, North Wales, has been temporarily closed to the public after
Hounslow’s health and fitness offering is to be transformed with the redevelopment of four existing
The health and fitness industry is as buoyant as ever according to the National Skills
SNP attacked over free swimming Scottish Labour has decried the Scottish National Party (SNP) for
The Get Oxfordshire Active (GO Active) project has been launched as part of an effort
A new scheme to encourage gradual health and lifestyle improvements in Lincolnshire has been launched.
Queen Elizabeth’s Leisure Centre near Wimbourne, Dorset, will reportedly need £1m of maintenance work over
The fitness suite at Stokewood Leisure Centre in Bournemouth has reopened following a £300,000 refurbishment.
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: 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: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
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: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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