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Bristol City Council will this week select a partner to build and run a multi-million
A newly renovated expressions Health and Fitness suite opened at a Nottingham leisure centre last
Health club operator Fitness First will open a new £2m flagship club in London's Baker
The new leisure centre at Freeman’s Place, Durham, has opened to the public. The £12.5m
Health and fitness operators are being invited to comment on a proposed Fitness Market Monitor
A Peterborough sports centre will close today to allow major refurbishment work to take place.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness Industry Education (FIE) has added a new Level 2 award in Adapting Gym Instruction
Six sporting venues managed by London-based leisure trust Greenwich Leisure (GLL) have been selected as
Employers across all industry sectors should do more in getting the nation playing more sport,
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has appointed Dave Stalker as its new operations director. Reporting
SkillsActive has begun the next stage of a review into the qualifications framework for the
Aberdeenshire Council has given the green light for a mixed-use development to be built in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Arena Leisure Centre in Camberley, Surrey, is to undergo a £1.7m refurbishment. The project
The Lee Valley Leisure Pool in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire will close permanently on 28 September. The
Having expressed an aim to launch in India in 2006, Fitness First is now reported
The first of a new chain of budget health clubs, offering a flat rate membership
Work on the £4m refurbishment of William Penn Leisure Centre in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, has been
Sheffield United Football Club (SUFC) has completed the sale of its health and fitness club
SHOKK has opened a new facility in Melbourne, Australia. The £100,000 SHOKK youth gym is
Muscle Beach in Los Angeles, US, has received a makeover – the first time in
Spanish health club chain Metropolitan has opened a new 4m euro (US$6.3, £3.2m) sports, health
UK-based private equity firm Candover has secured a 40 per cent stake in Italian fitness
London & Regional Properties (L&R) will rebrand all of its Next Generation clubs as David
Liverpool's new £17m Aquatics Centre officially opened today (10 July), the first day of the
Leisure trust Tone Leisure has appointed Alliance Leisure to fund and project manage the redevelopment
The Orchard Leisure Centre in Armagh, Northern Ireland, is scheduled to open in January 2009,
Detailed plans for a large leisure development have been unveiled in Derbyshire. The Derbyshire Dales
Elbe Fitness, a 2,000sq m (21,528sq ft) club in Magdeburg, eastern Germany, opened recently. The
Shapemaster has secured its first major American deal through its accredited distributor in Tulsa. The
Jean-Ann Marnoch, previously executive director of Central YMCA (CYQ), has been appointed as the new
Six sporting venues managed by London-based leisure trust Greenwich Leisure (GLL) have been selected as
UK awarding body Edexcel and Central YMCA Qualifictions (CYQ) have reached an agreement to mutually
A new heath, fitness and spa facility is set to open at Gosling Sports Park
The Furzefield Centre, operated by sports trust Hertsmere Leisure, has achieved a score of 85
Sports trust Community Leisure Services has installed dance mats and a Sportwall at White Horse
Earlier this year, sports trust Tees Active challenged its customers to swim 21 miles, a
Sports trust SOLL Leisure's contribution to sport, leisure and hospitality was recognised at the Oxfordshire
Halo Leisure has come to the aid of a smaller leisure trust by offering to
Construction has begun on the £35m Surrey Centre for Sport, a dual-use facility located on
The UK smoking ban is generating nationwide support from the public, according to the latest
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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
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Bristol City Council will this week select a partner to build and run a multi-million
A newly renovated expressions Health and Fitness suite opened at a Nottingham leisure centre last
Health club operator Fitness First will open a new £2m flagship club in London's Baker
The new leisure centre at Freeman’s Place, Durham, has opened to the public. The £12.5m
Health and fitness operators are being invited to comment on a proposed Fitness Market Monitor
A Peterborough sports centre will close today to allow major refurbishment work to take place.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness Industry Education (FIE) has added a new Level 2 award in Adapting Gym Instruction
Six sporting venues managed by London-based leisure trust Greenwich Leisure (GLL) have been selected as
Employers across all industry sectors should do more in getting the nation playing more sport,
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has appointed Dave Stalker as its new operations director. Reporting
SkillsActive has begun the next stage of a review into the qualifications framework for the
Aberdeenshire Council has given the green light for a mixed-use development to be built in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Arena Leisure Centre in Camberley, Surrey, is to undergo a £1.7m refurbishment. The project
The Lee Valley Leisure Pool in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire will close permanently on 28 September. The
Having expressed an aim to launch in India in 2006, Fitness First is now reported
The first of a new chain of budget health clubs, offering a flat rate membership
Work on the £4m refurbishment of William Penn Leisure Centre in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, has been
Sheffield United Football Club (SUFC) has completed the sale of its health and fitness club
SHOKK has opened a new facility in Melbourne, Australia. The £100,000 SHOKK youth gym is
Muscle Beach in Los Angeles, US, has received a makeover – the first time in
Spanish health club chain Metropolitan has opened a new 4m euro (US$6.3, £3.2m) sports, health
UK-based private equity firm Candover has secured a 40 per cent stake in Italian fitness
London & Regional Properties (L&R) will rebrand all of its Next Generation clubs as David
Liverpool's new £17m Aquatics Centre officially opened today (10 July), the first day of the
Leisure trust Tone Leisure has appointed Alliance Leisure to fund and project manage the redevelopment
The Orchard Leisure Centre in Armagh, Northern Ireland, is scheduled to open in January 2009,
Detailed plans for a large leisure development have been unveiled in Derbyshire. The Derbyshire Dales
Elbe Fitness, a 2,000sq m (21,528sq ft) club in Magdeburg, eastern Germany, opened recently. The
Shapemaster has secured its first major American deal through its accredited distributor in Tulsa. The
Jean-Ann Marnoch, previously executive director of Central YMCA (CYQ), has been appointed as the new
Six sporting venues managed by London-based leisure trust Greenwich Leisure (GLL) have been selected as
UK awarding body Edexcel and Central YMCA Qualifictions (CYQ) have reached an agreement to mutually
A new heath, fitness and spa facility is set to open at Gosling Sports Park
The Furzefield Centre, operated by sports trust Hertsmere Leisure, has achieved a score of 85
Sports trust Community Leisure Services has installed dance mats and a Sportwall at White Horse
Earlier this year, sports trust Tees Active challenged its customers to swim 21 miles, a
Sports trust SOLL Leisure's contribution to sport, leisure and hospitality was recognised at the Oxfordshire
Halo Leisure has come to the aid of a smaller leisure trust by offering to
Construction has begun on the £35m Surrey Centre for Sport, a dual-use facility located on
The UK smoking ban is generating nationwide support from the public, according to the latest
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: From racquetball to reformer: The Nelson Golf & Sports Club transforms underused space into a thriving pilates studio
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club has repurposed an underutilised racquetball court into a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, The Studio at The Nelson, investing in premium Balanced Body equipment and instructor education to enhance member wellbeing and m
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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