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With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
PureGym has announced a partnership with Hatch Athletic to upskill 3,000 PTs across its international
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure
Construction work is underway on the Newhaven Health Hub, a co-location project combining fitness and
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
As cost is still a major barrier to participation in physical activity, leisure centre operator
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Sport for Confidence and Everyone Active have launched a community-focused delivery model in Westminster, London
After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Global fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has gained a foothold in the US
In a bid to get girls more active, Nuffield Health has launched a campaign, Move
According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There,
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Fitness and recovery brands Hyperice and Escape Fitness have teamed up to create dedicated recovery
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Fitness training company, Future Fit, has acquired iCareiMove, which provides health services to specialist populations.
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
The pandemic has had an "unprecedented" impact on physical activity levels in England, with 1
An award celebrating outstanding individuals in the fitness sector is to be named in honour
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Profile
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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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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Talking point
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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Active Lives news

With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
PureGym has announced a partnership with Hatch Athletic to upskill 3,000 PTs across its international
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure
Construction work is underway on the Newhaven Health Hub, a co-location project combining fitness and
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
As cost is still a major barrier to participation in physical activity, leisure centre operator
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Sport for Confidence and Everyone Active have launched a community-focused delivery model in Westminster, London
After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Global fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has gained a foothold in the US
In a bid to get girls more active, Nuffield Health has launched a campaign, Move
According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There,
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Fitness and recovery brands Hyperice and Escape Fitness have teamed up to create dedicated recovery
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Fitness training company, Future Fit, has acquired iCareiMove, which provides health services to specialist populations.
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
Physical activity levels are recovering slowly following the large drops in participation numbers caused by
The pandemic has had an "unprecedented" impact on physical activity levels in England, with 1
An award celebrating outstanding individuals in the fitness sector is to be named in honour
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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
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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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