Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives Survey, which covers November 2024 to November 2025.

Record UK market penetration reveals a deeper shift in consumer engagement, a new report finds

The CEO of Freedom Leisure on the trust’s work with its 30 local authority partners and what developments lie ahead

David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd’s Sports Gardens.

Creating fitness spaces users love and keeping them running smoothly takes savvy use of tech, as Julie Cramer reports

Innovation is sweeping through the swimming sector, improving career prospects and operational efficiency

The founder and CEO of MoreYoga talks to HCM about making high quality yoga affordable and accessible for all

The CEO of Plymouth Active on the area’s strategic plan to use physical activity with public health to tackle inequalities

Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to replace the old Gurnell Leisure Centre, which remained closed after COVID.

The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its impact, which is being fed back to the UK government.

Huw Edwards argues that school holiday schemes must be funded, while Natasha Jones celebrates the end of medical consultations before exercise

Southampton Sport has reinforced its commitment to inclusivity with a £36m extension of its Jubilee Sports and Recreation Centre

The CEO of Chelsea Piers Fitness gives insights into how the business has evolved since the 1990s and shares his vision for international growth

Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK via franchise licences and partnerships with investors, property owners and operators.

The new competition bouldering facilities at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, in Ratho are now open.

The founder and academy director of Mavericks Life Co talks about supporting PTs to build the skills needed to help people benefit from nature and the great outdoors

Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators

Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical activity.

Spelthorne Borough Council has opened the doors to a world-leading leisure centre built to Passivhaus standards.

Boutique London studio, 1Rebel, is moving into the recovery space with the launch of a contrast therapy concept called Reset.

How can fitness providers ensure children are safe when doing strength training? ACE’s Chris Gagliardi gives his guidance

Foundry’s MD reveals plans to take its ‘posh spit and sawdust’ training concept to more local markets and also to pilot a franchise package

In this month’s HCM, 1Rebel co-founder, James Balfour, talks about how the boutique operator is having its best year ever.

The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment

More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to party leaders to commit to making the nation the most active in Europe after next month’s General Election.

The new CEO of Edinburgh Leisure talks about plans to build active and thriving communities against a backdrop of council funding shortfalls

Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June Peebles on 18 March.

HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the NHS with stroke rehabilitation to avoid millions being left with life-changing disabilities.

The entrepreneurial founder of Move Technologies Group talks about creating MoveGB and the tech-based health-focused ventures that have followed

As Xponential buys two new brands, Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO about keeping the portfolio on track and optimising the opportunity