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On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Mike Farrar is stepping down as chair of UK Active, after being appointed interim Permanent
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a
#active-net 23 aims to be a carbon neutral event UK Active, CIMSPA, CLUK and Leisure
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
A two-year research project will look to find ways to transform the UK's physical activity
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
Fitness industry veteran Harm Tegelaars has returned to the fitness industry by joining the board
UK Active has released its final report on COVID-19 cases among health club, leisure centre
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
Entries are now open for the annual UK Active Awards. Following two years of unparalleled
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
ukactive has stressed the importance of landlords and tenants "sharing the burden" of commercial rent
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
A "significant majority" of the UK's swimming teachers and aquatic professionals feel that swimming excludes
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
Nadine Dorries, the recently appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport at
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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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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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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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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ukactive news

On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Mike Farrar is stepping down as chair of UK Active, after being appointed interim Permanent
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a
#active-net 23 aims to be a carbon neutral event UK Active, CIMSPA, CLUK and Leisure
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
A two-year research project will look to find ways to transform the UK's physical activity
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
Fitness industry veteran Harm Tegelaars has returned to the fitness industry by joining the board
UK Active has released its final report on COVID-19 cases among health club, leisure centre
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
Entries are now open for the annual UK Active Awards. Following two years of unparalleled
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
ukactive has stressed the importance of landlords and tenants "sharing the burden" of commercial rent
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
A "significant majority" of the UK's swimming teachers and aquatic professionals feel that swimming excludes
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
Nadine Dorries, the recently appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport at
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
Opinion
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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: 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: Make Your Gym (MYG)
Make Your Gym offers a full-service, strategic partner supporting gym owners with all aspects of ...
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Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
Fitbench press release: Emmis Studio builds a new strength training experience with Fitbench
Boutique fitness concept combines functional strength training, premium design and coach-led programming to make strength training more accessible.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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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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