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Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Chanchellor, Rachel Reeves, talked about fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain in the budget, but
The UK's National Sector Partners Group (NSP) has called on the new government to pledge
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Active Nation has released a new app, Active Nation Anywhere, which offers over a thousand
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the lack of older adults
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
Professor Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England, has said exercise and physical activity
Up to 100k people will benefit from the free gym and physical activity sessions, thanks
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England will address the physical activity sector at
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
CIMSPA and UK Coaching have signed a deal to combine the Register of Exercise Professionals
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in
Physical activity body ukactive is launching a new programme of regional events, aimed at providing
Representatives from the three main political parties have backed the view that physical activity has
The Sport and Recreation Alliance and ukactive will host sport and physical activity hustings with
Disability sports charity Activity Alliance has called on political parties to commit to giving disabled
The physical activity sector has called for the UK's party leaders to commit to improving
Latest figures from Swim England show that 14.2 million adults – 31 per cent of
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in
Two new synthetic grass football pitches have opened in Lincoln as part of a £1.8m
The UK fitness industry should make a concerted effort to highlight the importance of strength
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has said that "even a few minutes of exercise is
Former Cabinet Secretary Lord Gus O’Donnell and professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, the chair of the Royal
Leisure trust Active Nation has expanded its portfolio of budget gyms with the acquisition of
This year's ukactive National Summit will explore plans to shape the future of public health,
The ukactive board has named Huw Edwards as the not-for-profit body's permanent chief executive. Edwards,
A new interactive map charting physical activity among children in England reveals that more than
A new leadership learning initiative aims to transform knowledge sharing in the physical activity sector.
Leisure trust Active Nation has acquired the former Fit4Less gym in Preston, Lancashire, bringing the
Sportscotland has unveiled its new corporate strategy, setting out its approach to delivering an active
Every £1 invested in sport in Wales creates a return of £2.88, according to a
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to follow
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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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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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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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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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Active Nation news

Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Chanchellor, Rachel Reeves, talked about fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain in the budget, but
The UK's National Sector Partners Group (NSP) has called on the new government to pledge
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Active Nation has released a new app, Active Nation Anywhere, which offers over a thousand
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the lack of older adults
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The House of Lords' National Plan for Sport and Recreation committee has invited sporting organisations
Professor Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England, has said exercise and physical activity
Up to 100k people will benefit from the free gym and physical activity sessions, thanks
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England will address the physical activity sector at
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
CIMSPA and UK Coaching have signed a deal to combine the Register of Exercise Professionals
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in
Physical activity body ukactive is launching a new programme of regional events, aimed at providing
Representatives from the three main political parties have backed the view that physical activity has
The Sport and Recreation Alliance and ukactive will host sport and physical activity hustings with
Disability sports charity Activity Alliance has called on political parties to commit to giving disabled
The physical activity sector has called for the UK's party leaders to commit to improving
Latest figures from Swim England show that 14.2 million adults – 31 per cent of
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in
Two new synthetic grass football pitches have opened in Lincoln as part of a £1.8m
The UK fitness industry should make a concerted effort to highlight the importance of strength
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has said that "even a few minutes of exercise is
Former Cabinet Secretary Lord Gus O’Donnell and professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, the chair of the Royal
Leisure trust Active Nation has expanded its portfolio of budget gyms with the acquisition of
This year's ukactive National Summit will explore plans to shape the future of public health,
The ukactive board has named Huw Edwards as the not-for-profit body's permanent chief executive. Edwards,
A new interactive map charting physical activity among children in England reveals that more than
A new leadership learning initiative aims to transform knowledge sharing in the physical activity sector.
Leisure trust Active Nation has acquired the former Fit4Less gym in Preston, Lancashire, bringing the
Sportscotland has unveiled its new corporate strategy, setting out its approach to delivering an active
Every £1 invested in sport in Wales creates a return of £2.88, according to a
Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth has called on sport and physical activity providers to follow
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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: 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: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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