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The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
A conference held in London this month will discuss the "next frontier" in health- and
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
Consumers’ growing interest in exercise, health and wellness have been highlighted by changes to the
The pandemic has had an "unprecedented" impact on physical activity levels in England, with 1
Marriott International's global head of spa Kenneth Ryan has revealed the company is preparing two
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The 40th Annual IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show (IHRSA 2021) begins today in Dallas,
Sibec Europe, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany, from 2 to 5 November 2021,
Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has joined gym-goers this morning to kick-off the annual National Fitness
A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities
Health clubs and fitness studios in South Korean capital city Seoul have been told to
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
IHRSA and Fitness Brasil say they have signed a partnership agreement that will see the
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in visits to the world's top 100 museums and galleries
At-home fitness giant Peloton has officially completed the acquisition of equipment provider Precor, in a
The FA Cup final in May could be played in front of 20,000 football fans,
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has announced a busy programme of
US fitness industry revenue dropped 58 per cent during 2020 – from the US$35bn all-time
Gyms and leisure centres in Scotland are set to open on 26 April, provided that
What are the effects on public health of gyms and leisure centres being shut during
The re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back by the country's First Minister
A new visitor attraction at London's Marble Arch is set to anchor ambitious plans to
A Parliamentary Petition calling for gyms to reopen first after the current national lockdown in
Construction work has commenced on Great Yarmouth's £26m Marina Centre, with the venue set to
An England-wide survey of over 5,000 adults found that 80 per cent of people aged
David Lloyd Clubs will develop a new programme in January 2021, designed to help people
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
There is no reopening date in sight for Hong Kong Disneyland, after it was forced
Technogym has opened the latest of its consumer-facing retail store concepts in Los Angeles, US.
Gyms, health clubs, leisure centres and fitness studios in England are back in business today
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
Snap Fitness franchisee, Kunal Patel, is kitting out all staff – from personal trainers to
On Wednesday 2 December, all spas across England will be permitted to reopen, as the
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who became a fitness industry campaigner by refusing to
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has named mental wellness as a new US$121bn (€101.6bn, £91.8bn)
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
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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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Life Lessons
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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Interview
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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Editor's letter
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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Strength
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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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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Research
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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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Coronavirus news

The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
A conference held in London this month will discuss the "next frontier" in health- and
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
Consumers’ growing interest in exercise, health and wellness have been highlighted by changes to the
The pandemic has had an "unprecedented" impact on physical activity levels in England, with 1
Marriott International's global head of spa Kenneth Ryan has revealed the company is preparing two
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The 40th Annual IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show (IHRSA 2021) begins today in Dallas,
Sibec Europe, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany, from 2 to 5 November 2021,
Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has joined gym-goers this morning to kick-off the annual National Fitness
A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities
Health clubs and fitness studios in South Korean capital city Seoul have been told to
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
IHRSA and Fitness Brasil say they have signed a partnership agreement that will see the
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in visits to the world's top 100 museums and galleries
At-home fitness giant Peloton has officially completed the acquisition of equipment provider Precor, in a
The FA Cup final in May could be played in front of 20,000 football fans,
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has announced a busy programme of
US fitness industry revenue dropped 58 per cent during 2020 – from the US$35bn all-time
Gyms and leisure centres in Scotland are set to open on 26 April, provided that
What are the effects on public health of gyms and leisure centres being shut during
The re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back by the country's First Minister
A new visitor attraction at London's Marble Arch is set to anchor ambitious plans to
A Parliamentary Petition calling for gyms to reopen first after the current national lockdown in
Construction work has commenced on Great Yarmouth's £26m Marina Centre, with the venue set to
An England-wide survey of over 5,000 adults found that 80 per cent of people aged
David Lloyd Clubs will develop a new programme in January 2021, designed to help people
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
There is no reopening date in sight for Hong Kong Disneyland, after it was forced
Technogym has opened the latest of its consumer-facing retail store concepts in Los Angeles, US.
Gyms, health clubs, leisure centres and fitness studios in England are back in business today
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has launched two new experiences to celebrate the attraction's 10th anniversary.
Snap Fitness franchisee, Kunal Patel, is kitting out all staff – from personal trainers to
On Wednesday 2 December, all spas across England will be permitted to reopen, as the
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who became a fitness industry campaigner by refusing to
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has named mental wellness as a new US$121bn (€101.6bn, £91.8bn)
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
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Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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