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GP Exercise Referral Instructor
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Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
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Ebbsfleet Healthy New Town celebrates the opening of the Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion

By Kath Hudson

Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion – a new community wellbeing and sports facility.

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Elevate taps a wide range of critical industry trends

By Kath Hudson

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200 exhibitors, 115 seminars and 200 speakers over two days, with numbers understood to be up by ten per cent over the two days.

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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB rebrands to Evolve

By Kath Hudson

The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and competitive sector, the importance of differentiation and the ongoing challenge of tackling inequalities.

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Brio reopens historic Chester Northgate leisure centre after a £12 million investment

By Kath Hudson

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following a £12 million refurbishment. When built in the 1970s, it was the .... more>>

Everyone Active appoints Harry Aikines-Aryeetey as celebrity ambassador for You+

By Kath Hudson

Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be the first ambassador of its You+ wellbeing membership.

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The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows the fitness sector has achieved record growth

By Kath Hudson

The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached a remarkable 18 per cent of over-16s, with a record 12.2 million members.

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Free gym membership for 11- to 16-year-olds in Manchester

By Kath Hudson

Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access to fitness classes for 11- to 16-year-old secondary school pupils.

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Myzone says it's adding strength training to the mix with HFA announcement

By Kath Hudson

Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding Motivation Technology (MoTech) ecosystem.

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UK Active and This Girl Can publish guidance on preventing and dealing with sexual harassment

By Kath Hudson

UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and leisure facilities communicate their policies and procedures around sexual harassment and .... more>>

Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport team up to strengthen neuro-inclusive practice

By Kath Hudson

A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice across aquatics.

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Welsh council lowers age limit for strength training

By Kath Hudson

Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in its gyms.

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Edinburgh Leisure targets corporate members with EGYM Hussle collaboration

By Kath Hudson

EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate fitness in the Scottish city.

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FaulknerBrowns Architects reveal £68.7m scheme for Kings Hall Hackney

By Kath Hudson

Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre in Hackney, with a planned reopening in early 2029.

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Pendle Leisure Trust introduces interactive studio to mobilise children

By Kath Hudson

Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project, Wavelengths Studio, in March.

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Places Leisure opens doors at Epping Leisure Centre

By Kath Hudson

Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre.

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Moving Communities reveal rises in participation and social value

By Kath Hudson

According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and there are encouraging signs of progress with tackling inequalities. The new report draws .... more>>

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Features

Profile:
Stephen Hulme

We look back on the career of Everyone Active CEO Stephen Hulme

People profile:
Sheila McCann

Sheila McCann is a key figure in the global spa industry and used to run Chiva-Som

People profile:
Sir David Attenborough

David Attenborough and Jumbo the elephant at the American Museum of Natural History

Arts & Culture:
The show must go on

When austerity hits hard, UK theatres adapt and get creative

Editor’s letter:
Mental health

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

People profile:
Maria Sharapova

Maria Sharapova – who's spent her life training on the pro tennis circuit – is bringing this experience to her fitness facility designs

Environment:
Back to nature

British wildlife is being attacked on many fronts. Stephanie Hilborne, CEO of The Wildlife Trusts, wants to involve everyone in preserving nature

Tourism:
High flyers

How bmi and Projekt Spielberg are growing British tourism to Graz

News report:
Fuelling fitness

Fitness brand Reebok has partnered with global architecture practice Gensler to create 'Get Pumped' – a proposal which sees redundant gas stations across the US turned into fitness hubs

Interview:
Louis D’Amore

Louis D’Amore on the work of the International Institute for Peace through Tourism


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Manduka debuts premium P/ROX hybrid fitness mat

Manduka debuts premium P/ROX hybrid fitness mat

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Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat, crafted for athletes and functional fitness practitioners who move between yoga and fitness training.

hangAir Global's Mirjana Prokic reveals Orca forward-tilt incliner for 'intelligent recovery'

hangAir Global's Mirjana Prokic reveals Orca forward-tilt incliner for 'intelligent recovery'

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Orca, described as "the world's first forward-tilt incliner" for 'intelligent recovery' is designed to deliver up to 3 hours' worth of conventional rest in a fraction of the time.

Funxtion to showcase new FX Pod at FIBO 2025

Funxtion to showcase new FX Pod at FIBO 2025

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Funxtion, the global provider of digital fitness experiences, will be joining forces with EGYM at FIBO to showcase its new FX Pod, which has been designed for the delivery of bespoke fitness content.

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Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception

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