Get HCM digital magazine and ezines FREE
Sign up here ▸
Jobs   News   Features   Products   Magazine      Advertise  
NEWS

2885 to 2904 of 4773 news stories
STA to upskill baby swim teachers
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jul 2016
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has teamed up with educational charity Birthlight to raise infant swimming teaching standards through the launch of a new Level 3 Diploma in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-School.
Les Mills announces new tech tie-up with Polar
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jul 2016
Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which aims to help fitness fans get the most from their favourite group exercise workouts.
Changes at the top for The Gym Group
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Jul 2016
The Gym Group COO Jim Graham will leave by the end of this year to return to the world of private equity, the gym chain announced in a trading update issued this morning (5 July).
The Gym Group pushes forward as H1 results stack up
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Jul 2016
The Gym Group unveiled a solid set of H1 2016 results this morning (5 July), with analysts expecting the listed gym chain to meet full-year expectations and record adjusted pre-tax profits of up to £9m.
Bannatyne Group scraps IPO plans
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Jul 2016
The Bannatyne Group has ditched plans for a partial IPO and is now reassessing its options for raising capital to fuel growth.
£117bn leisure sector growing ‘twice as fast’ as retail
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jul 2016
The UK leisure market is now worth £117bn in annual revenue and is growing nearly twice as quickly as the retail sector, according to a new report from Deloitte.
Pure Gym puts IPO on hold as Brexit bites
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jul 2016
Pure Gym is to put its planned IPO on ice amid the ongoing market turbulence caused by Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.
‘Lazy summer holidays’ harming kids’ fitness levels
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Jul 2016
Lazy summer holidays are leading to a significant drop-off in schoolchildren’s fitness levels and hampering efforts to reverse the UK’s physical inactivity epidemic, new research suggests.
DW Sports takeover of Fitness First: The mid-market fights back
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2016
The potential takeover of Fitness First UK by Dave Whelan’s DW Sports would mark the start of a mid-market fightback against the rise of the budget clubs, according to a well- placed source.
GPs told: Make physical activity a clinical priority
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2016
The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has announced physical activity and lifestyle as one of its clinical priorities for the next three years, becoming the latest influential body to elevate the importance of tackling sedentary behaviour.
Anytime Fitness named top global franchise for second year running
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2016
Gym chain Anytime Fitness has retained its title as the world’s leading franchise as the US company seeks to crank up international growth, particularly in the UK market.
Anthony Joshua to front hard-hitting activity campaign
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Jun 2016
Champion heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been announced as the latest high- profile athlete to front a forthcoming campaign to encourage the nation to become more active.
Flame Awards 2016 – the winners list in full
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jun 2016
The cream of the health and fitness industry gathered in Telford last night (29 June), as 16 awards and three special accolades were handed out at the highly-anticipated Flame Awards 2016.
Collaboration key to continued sector progress, says Tanni Grey-Thompson
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jun 2016
Ever-closer collaboration between leading physical activity organisations such as ukactive and Sport England will be key to driving the sector further up the political agenda.
Flame Conference 2016 kicks off in Telford
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jun 2016
Flame Conference 2016 gets underway at the International Centre in Telford this morning (29 June), with around 1,000 physical activity sector leaders gathering for a packed schedule of speakers and panel discussions hosted by ukactive.
Nuffield Health reveals £2.1m revamp of Canary Wharf Health Club
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Jun 2016
Nuffield Health has unveiled an extensive £2.1m refurbishment to the Canary Wharf gym it will be operating for both Credit Suisse employees and the financial hub’s wider workforce.
Brexit will have ‘far-reaching implications’ for leisure sector training
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Jun 2016
Britain’s impending withdrawal from the European Union will present a broad range of challenges for leisure training and qualifications, says one of the sector’s leading education figures.
Virgin Active rules out move towards ‘hyper-exclusive’ health clubs
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Jun 2016
Despite plans to increase the number of premium clubs in its portfolio, Virgin Active has ruled following the likes of Fitness First into the ‘hyper-exclusive’ end of the health club market.
Leisure industry reacts after UK votes to leave EU
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Jun 2016
Leisure industry heavyweights have raised concerns for the future after the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU) following the referendum on its membership. KPMG – one of the big four auditors along with Deloitte, EY and PwC – has said the decision is likely to cause CEOs within the leisure and hospitality sector a great deal of uncertainty and concern.
Two-storey spa with dedicated ayurvedic room to debut at Sri Lankan Anantara
BY Jane Kitchen | 23 Jun 2016
Minor Hotels will debut the Anantara Kalutara Resort on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast this October, featuring an extensive two-storey spa.
     
FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod. [more...]

Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)

TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. [more...]
Safe Space Lockers

We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke man [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
 
+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

23-26 Aug 2026

Elevate Spa Riviera Maya Edition

The Riviera Maya Edition Kanai, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
31 Aug - 02 Sep 2026

SpaTec North America

Pier Sixty Six, Fort Lauderdale, United States
+ More diary  
 
ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA
LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES
LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS
LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES
LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH
 
HCM
LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES
HEALTH CLUB HANDBOOK
PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
ADVERTISE . CONTACT US

Leisure Media
Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385

©Cybertrek 2026
Get HCM digital magazine and ezines FREE
Sign up here ▸
Jobs    News   Products   Magazine
NEWS

2885 to 2904 of 4773 news stories
STA to upskill baby swim teachers
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jul 2016
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has teamed up with educational charity Birthlight to raise infant swimming teaching standards through the launch of a new Level 3 Diploma in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Pre-School.
Les Mills announces new tech tie-up with Polar
BY Jak Phillips | 06 Jul 2016
Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which aims to help fitness fans get the most from their favourite group exercise workouts.
Changes at the top for The Gym Group
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Jul 2016
The Gym Group COO Jim Graham will leave by the end of this year to return to the world of private equity, the gym chain announced in a trading update issued this morning (5 July).
The Gym Group pushes forward as H1 results stack up
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Jul 2016
The Gym Group unveiled a solid set of H1 2016 results this morning (5 July), with analysts expecting the listed gym chain to meet full-year expectations and record adjusted pre-tax profits of up to £9m.
Bannatyne Group scraps IPO plans
BY Jak Phillips | 05 Jul 2016
The Bannatyne Group has ditched plans for a partial IPO and is now reassessing its options for raising capital to fuel growth.
£117bn leisure sector growing ‘twice as fast’ as retail
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jul 2016
The UK leisure market is now worth £117bn in annual revenue and is growing nearly twice as quickly as the retail sector, according to a new report from Deloitte.
Pure Gym puts IPO on hold as Brexit bites
BY Jak Phillips | 04 Jul 2016
Pure Gym is to put its planned IPO on ice amid the ongoing market turbulence caused by Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.
‘Lazy summer holidays’ harming kids’ fitness levels
BY Jak Phillips | 02 Jul 2016
Lazy summer holidays are leading to a significant drop-off in schoolchildren’s fitness levels and hampering efforts to reverse the UK’s physical inactivity epidemic, new research suggests.
DW Sports takeover of Fitness First: The mid-market fights back
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2016
The potential takeover of Fitness First UK by Dave Whelan’s DW Sports would mark the start of a mid-market fightback against the rise of the budget clubs, according to a well- placed source.
GPs told: Make physical activity a clinical priority
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2016
The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has announced physical activity and lifestyle as one of its clinical priorities for the next three years, becoming the latest influential body to elevate the importance of tackling sedentary behaviour.
Anytime Fitness named top global franchise for second year running
BY Jak Phillips | 01 Jul 2016
Gym chain Anytime Fitness has retained its title as the world’s leading franchise as the US company seeks to crank up international growth, particularly in the UK market.
Anthony Joshua to front hard-hitting activity campaign
BY Jak Phillips | 30 Jun 2016
Champion heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been announced as the latest high- profile athlete to front a forthcoming campaign to encourage the nation to become more active.
Flame Awards 2016 – the winners list in full
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jun 2016
The cream of the health and fitness industry gathered in Telford last night (29 June), as 16 awards and three special accolades were handed out at the highly-anticipated Flame Awards 2016.
Collaboration key to continued sector progress, says Tanni Grey-Thompson
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jun 2016
Ever-closer collaboration between leading physical activity organisations such as ukactive and Sport England will be key to driving the sector further up the political agenda.
Flame Conference 2016 kicks off in Telford
BY Jak Phillips | 29 Jun 2016
Flame Conference 2016 gets underway at the International Centre in Telford this morning (29 June), with around 1,000 physical activity sector leaders gathering for a packed schedule of speakers and panel discussions hosted by ukactive.
Nuffield Health reveals £2.1m revamp of Canary Wharf Health Club
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Jun 2016
Nuffield Health has unveiled an extensive £2.1m refurbishment to the Canary Wharf gym it will be operating for both Credit Suisse employees and the financial hub’s wider workforce.
Brexit will have ‘far-reaching implications’ for leisure sector training
BY Jak Phillips | 28 Jun 2016
Britain’s impending withdrawal from the European Union will present a broad range of challenges for leisure training and qualifications, says one of the sector’s leading education figures.
Virgin Active rules out move towards ‘hyper-exclusive’ health clubs
BY Jak Phillips | 27 Jun 2016
Despite plans to increase the number of premium clubs in its portfolio, Virgin Active has ruled following the likes of Fitness First into the ‘hyper-exclusive’ end of the health club market.
Leisure industry reacts after UK votes to leave EU
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Jun 2016
Leisure industry heavyweights have raised concerns for the future after the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU) following the referendum on its membership. KPMG – one of the big four auditors along with Deloitte, EY and PwC – has said the decision is likely to cause CEOs within the leisure and hospitality sector a great deal of uncertainty and concern.
Two-storey spa with dedicated ayurvedic room to debut at Sri Lankan Anantara
BY Jane Kitchen | 23 Jun 2016
Minor Hotels will debut the Anantara Kalutara Resort on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast this October, featuring an extensive two-storey spa.
     
 


ADVERTISE . CONTACT US

Leisure Media
Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385

©Cybertrek 2026

ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA
LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES
LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS
LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES
LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH
PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS