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The UK's physical activity sector is currently lobbying to have gyms and leisure centres classed
NHS patients who have been diagnosed with cancer will be offered exercise and gym sessions
Leading UK cancer charities have called for newly diagnosed to be prescribed exercise and nutrition
The Bell Museum in Minnesota has undergone an extensive renovation, worth $79m, which has seen
The newly-renovated American Airlines CR Smith Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, has opened its doors
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa in Cumbria, UK, has partnered with the Made for Life
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The London School of Beauty and Make-up has partnered with organic skincare brand Made for
TV journalist and presenter Dr Michael Mosley has been announced as a keynote speaker for
Kimberlee Perry, founder of trampolining fitness group Bounce, has been named as the UK’s Best
MuseumNext is heading down under as the global conference series on the future of museums
Laurie MacMillan has joined spa and wellness marketing firm Contento Marketing Group as creative director.
Almost half of British people (46 per cent) admit that it has been over a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Flame Conference 2016 gets underway at the International Centre in Telford this morning (29 June),
MuseumNext – the global conference series on the future of museums – is coming to
Elevate, the new trade show which aims to unite sectors in tackling physical inactivity, kicks
Finalists for the 2016 Flame Awards were unveiled yesterday afternoon (26 April) by ukactive executive
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Dame Sally Davies, is to discuss the key role
New Zealand rugby star and motivational leadership expert Sean Fitzpatrick has been announced as the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Y-USA (the YMCA of the USA) has teamed up with the Healthy Weight Partnership to
National Spa Week, the UK SpaAssociation’s annual awareness week, is set to take place this
In a far-sighted move, Bridport Leisure Centre in Dorset has just launched the first exercise
ukactive CEO David Stalker has spoken out in favour of active lifestyles, following widespread news
The UK Spa Association demonstrated its benchmarking tool live at a networking event at Center
The UK Spa Association has organised National Spa Awareness Week (NSAW) from 3-7 November 2014
Walking regularly could help to prevent the deaths of tens of thousands of people every
Active Luton has been awarded almost £35,000 from Macmillan Cancer Support to continue its successful
Kenco is urging leisure facility operators to join them in helping Macmillan Cancer Support with
People in Fife diagnosed with cancer are set for additional support thanks to a specially-designed
Thousands of people living with and beyond cancer are among those who will be helped
An innovative cancer survivorship programme in Islington has proved a resounding success with local residents,
Spabreaks.com has launched a couple of new packages aimed at making spas more inclusive, sparking
TV presenter and actress Claire Sweeney teamed up with Kenco Professional to launch its role
Kenco has joined forces with Macmillan Cancer Support as the official coffee partner of Macmillan's
Aquaterra Leisure is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting and innovative cancer survivorship
Aquaterra Leisure is to launch a free 12-week exercise programme for people who are either
A new book by broadcaster and journalist Andrew Marr has suggested that Prince Charles could
Harry Macmillan, chief executive of children's charity MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition... Do it!) has called
Coffee brand Kenco has again joined forces with Macmillan Cancer Support to be the official
A new report by Macmillan Cancer Support has claimed that a lack of physical activity
Etape Caledonia, one of few closed-road cycling events organised in the UK, will take place
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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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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Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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
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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
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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
HCM magazine
HCM People

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
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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…
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Company profiles
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Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
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ACMI news

The UK's physical activity sector is currently lobbying to have gyms and leisure centres classed
NHS patients who have been diagnosed with cancer will be offered exercise and gym sessions
Leading UK cancer charities have called for newly diagnosed to be prescribed exercise and nutrition
The Bell Museum in Minnesota has undergone an extensive renovation, worth $79m, which has seen
The newly-renovated American Airlines CR Smith Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, has opened its doors
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa in Cumbria, UK, has partnered with the Made for Life
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The London School of Beauty and Make-up has partnered with organic skincare brand Made for
TV journalist and presenter Dr Michael Mosley has been announced as a keynote speaker for
Kimberlee Perry, founder of trampolining fitness group Bounce, has been named as the UK’s Best
MuseumNext is heading down under as the global conference series on the future of museums
Laurie MacMillan has joined spa and wellness marketing firm Contento Marketing Group as creative director.
Almost half of British people (46 per cent) admit that it has been over a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Flame Conference 2016 gets underway at the International Centre in Telford this morning (29 June),
MuseumNext – the global conference series on the future of museums – is coming to
Elevate, the new trade show which aims to unite sectors in tackling physical inactivity, kicks
Finalists for the 2016 Flame Awards were unveiled yesterday afternoon (26 April) by ukactive executive
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Dame Sally Davies, is to discuss the key role
New Zealand rugby star and motivational leadership expert Sean Fitzpatrick has been announced as the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Y-USA (the YMCA of the USA) has teamed up with the Healthy Weight Partnership to
National Spa Week, the UK SpaAssociation’s annual awareness week, is set to take place this
In a far-sighted move, Bridport Leisure Centre in Dorset has just launched the first exercise
ukactive CEO David Stalker has spoken out in favour of active lifestyles, following widespread news
The UK Spa Association demonstrated its benchmarking tool live at a networking event at Center
The UK Spa Association has organised National Spa Awareness Week (NSAW) from 3-7 November 2014
Walking regularly could help to prevent the deaths of tens of thousands of people every
Active Luton has been awarded almost £35,000 from Macmillan Cancer Support to continue its successful
Kenco is urging leisure facility operators to join them in helping Macmillan Cancer Support with
People in Fife diagnosed with cancer are set for additional support thanks to a specially-designed
Thousands of people living with and beyond cancer are among those who will be helped
An innovative cancer survivorship programme in Islington has proved a resounding success with local residents,
Spabreaks.com has launched a couple of new packages aimed at making spas more inclusive, sparking
TV presenter and actress Claire Sweeney teamed up with Kenco Professional to launch its role
Kenco has joined forces with Macmillan Cancer Support as the official coffee partner of Macmillan's
Aquaterra Leisure is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting and innovative cancer survivorship
Aquaterra Leisure is to launch a free 12-week exercise programme for people who are either
A new book by broadcaster and journalist Andrew Marr has suggested that Prince Charles could
Harry Macmillan, chief executive of children's charity MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition... Do it!) has called
Coffee brand Kenco has again joined forces with Macmillan Cancer Support to be the official
A new report by Macmillan Cancer Support has claimed that a lack of physical activity
Etape Caledonia, one of few closed-road cycling events organised in the UK, will take place
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: 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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
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
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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