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The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
Focusing on super-users – the Most Valuable Participants (MVPs) – is the key to fuelling
The Moving Communities social value dashboard has been updated to enable more powerful reporting around
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Sport England has renewed the contract for its Moving Communities study for another four years.
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Moving Communities, the data platform which tracks participation at public leisure centres, has teamed up
UK Active is calling on the government for support to scale up its MSK Hubs
The latest Moving Communities Impact Report from Sport England is out today (16 August) and
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Jack Shakespeare, UK Active's director of research, policy and communications, is leaving the organisation to
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016. Pre-pandemic,
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
Dr Steve Mann, former research director at industry body, ukactive, has been appointed director at
Almost a quarter of public swimming pools across the country remain closed – nearly a
The UK's fitness industry can finally get back to business on Saturday 25 July, following
Almost 60 per cent of UK parents plan to resume their children’s swimming lessons –
DataHub has launched a contact tracking app, specifically designed for the fitness and physical activity
In a major headline figure for operators, nearly 90 per cent of consumers say they
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
How will customers engage with gyms and health clubs after lockdown? What will their new
Data and the use of technology to enhance participation will be the theme of active-net
The health and fitness industry’s finest came together in their hundreds last night (28 June)
Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service (NBS) is to receive a shake-up in its back-room operations,
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
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4Global news

The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
Focusing on super-users – the Most Valuable Participants (MVPs) – is the key to fuelling
The Moving Communities social value dashboard has been updated to enable more powerful reporting around
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Sport England has renewed the contract for its Moving Communities study for another four years.
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Moving Communities, the data platform which tracks participation at public leisure centres, has teamed up
UK Active is calling on the government for support to scale up its MSK Hubs
The latest Moving Communities Impact Report from Sport England is out today (16 August) and
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Jack Shakespeare, UK Active's director of research, policy and communications, is leaving the organisation to
European fitness operators have seen a strong return to growth, with member numbers and income
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Sports data analysis and consultancy firm 4Global has appointed Kerstin Obenauer as chief customer officer
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016. Pre-pandemic,
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
Dr Steve Mann, former research director at industry body, ukactive, has been appointed director at
Almost a quarter of public swimming pools across the country remain closed – nearly a
The UK's fitness industry can finally get back to business on Saturday 25 July, following
Almost 60 per cent of UK parents plan to resume their children’s swimming lessons –
DataHub has launched a contact tracking app, specifically designed for the fitness and physical activity
In a major headline figure for operators, nearly 90 per cent of consumers say they
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
How will customers engage with gyms and health clubs after lockdown? What will their new
Data and the use of technology to enhance participation will be the theme of active-net
The health and fitness industry’s finest came together in their hundreds last night (28 June)
Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service (NBS) is to receive a shake-up in its back-room operations,
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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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
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
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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