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Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Elevate, the UK’s largest trade show for the physical activity, fitness and leisure sectors, has
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
Active IQ is preparing to launch a Level 3, nested wellbeing qualification that covers coaching
Active IQ, the UK's leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, has introduced
Directors, Aaron McCulloch and James Lorey, have completed a management buy-out of Your Personal Training
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
Launching a career as a personal trainer can be incredibly rewarding for those passionate about
Embarking on a career in personal training can be a fulfilling path for those passionate
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness education provider Study Active is delighted to be teaming up with The Gym Group,
Employers within the fitness and physical activity sector could do more when it comes to
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
The 2023 Workforce State of Mind Survey is now live and available for all professionals
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
The picturesque island of Malta and the beautiful Westin Dragonara Resort will set the scene
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
Questex’s iconic event Sibec Europe-UK – known as Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
Active IQ has won the Exporter of the Year award at the sixth annual FAB
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
Gym and health club members in England have flocked back to fitness facilities in droves
Leisure-net is running a repeat of its initial Post Lockdown Recovery Survey, in order to
Active IQ has launched its Level 3 Award in Understanding the Development and Delivery of
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create
Fitness professionals should use the coronavirus-induced lockdown – where possible – to enhance their knowledge
Active IQ has appointed two new directors to strengthen its senior management team. The awarding
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Active IQ news

Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Elevate, the UK’s largest trade show for the physical activity, fitness and leisure sectors, has
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
Active IQ is preparing to launch a Level 3, nested wellbeing qualification that covers coaching
Active IQ, the UK's leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, has introduced
Directors, Aaron McCulloch and James Lorey, have completed a management buy-out of Your Personal Training
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
Launching a career as a personal trainer can be incredibly rewarding for those passionate about
Embarking on a career in personal training can be a fulfilling path for those passionate
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness education provider Study Active is delighted to be teaming up with The Gym Group,
Employers within the fitness and physical activity sector could do more when it comes to
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
The 2023 Workforce State of Mind Survey is now live and available for all professionals
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
League Football Education has announced a new partnership with training provider The Fitness Group (TFG)
The picturesque island of Malta and the beautiful Westin Dragonara Resort will set the scene
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
Questex’s iconic event Sibec Europe-UK – known as Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
Active IQ has won the Exporter of the Year award at the sixth annual FAB
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
Gym and health club members in England have flocked back to fitness facilities in droves
Leisure-net is running a repeat of its initial Post Lockdown Recovery Survey, in order to
Active IQ has launched its Level 3 Award in Understanding the Development and Delivery of
The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID-19,
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create
Fitness professionals should use the coronavirus-induced lockdown – where possible – to enhance their knowledge
Active IQ has appointed two new directors to strengthen its senior management team. The awarding
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
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
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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
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