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Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
Therme Manchester has signed up to the Circularity in Practice pledge, which is a UK-wide
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has partnered with CoverMe Fitness to simplify instructor recruitment, team management
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Anantara Hotels and Resorts, the luxury hotel brand by Minor Hotels, will host its first
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
UK Active is calling on the government for support to scale up its MSK Hubs
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Many turn to cardio to keep their blood pressure healthy, however, new research from the
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
The famous Nemesis ride at UK theme park, Alton Towers, has closed for a major
The highly anticipated chimney lift experience at the Battersea Power Station has opened to the
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
New research suggests that COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese are at
Shares in Peloton have fallen after the company revealed fourth-quarter losses. It also said that
Parkwood Leisure – one of the UK’s leading leisure operators – is offering free access
From early morning goat walks to sunrise yoga and Tai Chi to sound bathing, this
Work has been completed on the redevelopment of Montreal's Biodome – a science museum which
A coalition of global organisations and business leaders from BP, BHP, Clifford Chance, Deloitte, HSBC,
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
Matrix Fitness, the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech, has announced the renewal of its
In 2004, Shogoro Uemura, CEO of Iyashi Dôme, was inspired by his father’s work to
A government investment of £1.75bn – to pay 50 per cent of rents across the
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Yale University has launched an online happiness course to help people cope with self-isolation and
Henning Larsen have revealed plans to transform a city block in Brussels, Belgium, into a
Taking part in regular aerobic exercise could decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease in
The Bee Network initiative, a joined-up cycling and walking network planned for Greater Manchester, could
Sport England has revealed details of a new £250,000 fund, aimed at helping disabled people
A new player pathway resource has been launched to remove the barriers standing in the
For more than 300 years, the Japanese have enjoyed the therapeutic value of bathing in
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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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…
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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
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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
Opinion
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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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Supplier Showcases
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Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
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ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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BP news

Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
Therme Manchester has signed up to the Circularity in Practice pledge, which is a UK-wide
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has partnered with CoverMe Fitness to simplify instructor recruitment, team management
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Anantara Hotels and Resorts, the luxury hotel brand by Minor Hotels, will host its first
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
UK Active is calling on the government for support to scale up its MSK Hubs
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Many turn to cardio to keep their blood pressure healthy, however, new research from the
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
The famous Nemesis ride at UK theme park, Alton Towers, has closed for a major
The highly anticipated chimney lift experience at the Battersea Power Station has opened to the
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
New research suggests that COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese are at
Shares in Peloton have fallen after the company revealed fourth-quarter losses. It also said that
Parkwood Leisure – one of the UK’s leading leisure operators – is offering free access
From early morning goat walks to sunrise yoga and Tai Chi to sound bathing, this
Work has been completed on the redevelopment of Montreal's Biodome – a science museum which
A coalition of global organisations and business leaders from BP, BHP, Clifford Chance, Deloitte, HSBC,
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
Matrix Fitness, the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech, has announced the renewal of its
In 2004, Shogoro Uemura, CEO of Iyashi Dôme, was inspired by his father’s work to
A government investment of £1.75bn – to pay 50 per cent of rents across the
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Yale University has launched an online happiness course to help people cope with self-isolation and
Henning Larsen have revealed plans to transform a city block in Brussels, Belgium, into a
Taking part in regular aerobic exercise could decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease in
The Bee Network initiative, a joined-up cycling and walking network planned for Greater Manchester, could
Sport England has revealed details of a new £250,000 fund, aimed at helping disabled people
A new player pathway resource has been launched to remove the barriers standing in the
For more than 300 years, the Japanese have enjoyed the therapeutic value of bathing in
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
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
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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