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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Comprising eight experts from the inclusion sector, the board-level IDAG is to become a central
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Members of the United States Congress and Washington DC staff are competing against each other
A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities
A bid to engage politicians in exercise has inspired the launch of a new global
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Four in five (81 per cent) disabled people want to be more physically active –
England Netball has published its new Disability Strategy, in which it outlines plans to increase
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
Disability sports charity Activity Alliance has called on political parties to commit to giving disabled
A new player pathway resource has been launched to remove the barriers standing in the
A new national campaign looks to dispel negative perceptions about disability, inclusion and sport. Charity
Compliance with DDA (Disability Discrimination Act 2005) regulations does not always make a sports facility
Primary school staff that are helping and inspiring children in London to be active are
Sport For Confidence is to deliver a series of physical activity sessions to carers, following
A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours
A new campaign looks to get more disabled people physically active by making sport and
More than six million people in the UK could be living or contemplating a life
The Activity Alliance has launched a new initiative as part of efforts to offer disabled
An NHS health board has claimed that up to 20 per cent of deaths in
A new campaign designed to get 100,000 people more active through dance ahead of the
The Bolton Sports and Physical Activity Alliance (BOSPAA) has unveiled plans to invest £10,000 in
At the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) conference in Edinburgh in June it was announced
Link4Life, the trust that delivers leisure and cultural services on behalf of Rochdale Metropolitan Borough
The Department of Health (DH) has launched a new plan to get couch potatoes off
The Department of Health has pledged its support for the National Physical Activity Alliance (NPAA).
Liverpool City Council is offering grants of up to £5,000 to clubs and voluntary organisations
Community clubs and voluntary groups in Liverpool are set to benefit from a cash boost
Organisations across Surrey have joined forces to launch the new Surrey Physical Activity Alliance to
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Shaun Grove

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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Activity Alliance news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Comprising eight experts from the inclusion sector, the board-level IDAG is to become a central
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Members of the United States Congress and Washington DC staff are competing against each other
A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities
A bid to engage politicians in exercise has inspired the launch of a new global
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Four in five (81 per cent) disabled people want to be more physically active –
England Netball has published its new Disability Strategy, in which it outlines plans to increase
More than 40 sports industry leaders from across the UK have signed an open letter
Disability sports charity Activity Alliance has called on political parties to commit to giving disabled
A new player pathway resource has been launched to remove the barriers standing in the
A new national campaign looks to dispel negative perceptions about disability, inclusion and sport. Charity
Compliance with DDA (Disability Discrimination Act 2005) regulations does not always make a sports facility
Primary school staff that are helping and inspiring children in London to be active are
Sport For Confidence is to deliver a series of physical activity sessions to carers, following
A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours
A new campaign looks to get more disabled people physically active by making sport and
More than six million people in the UK could be living or contemplating a life
The Activity Alliance has launched a new initiative as part of efforts to offer disabled
An NHS health board has claimed that up to 20 per cent of deaths in
A new campaign designed to get 100,000 people more active through dance ahead of the
The Bolton Sports and Physical Activity Alliance (BOSPAA) has unveiled plans to invest £10,000 in
At the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) conference in Edinburgh in June it was announced
Link4Life, the trust that delivers leisure and cultural services on behalf of Rochdale Metropolitan Borough
The Department of Health (DH) has launched a new plan to get couch potatoes off
The Department of Health has pledged its support for the National Physical Activity Alliance (NPAA).
Liverpool City Council is offering grants of up to £5,000 to clubs and voluntary organisations
Community clubs and voluntary groups in Liverpool are set to benefit from a cash boost
Organisations across Surrey have joined forces to launch the new Surrey Physical Activity Alliance to
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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
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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
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Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
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
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
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.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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