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The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Mark Tweedie has joined the Devon-based Plymouth Active Leisure (PAL) board as a non-executive director
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The UK fitness industry is growing in terms of members, market value and penetration, according
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the
NHS England has released a report, Harnessing the benefits of physical activity that suggests it
HealthKey has announced a new partnership with Endurance Zone, which will give its members free
The Bannatyne Group is the latest UK health and fitness operator to announce a partnership
Les Mills has backed up the official launch of its functional circuits programme, Ceremony, with
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has made another tactical move, launching three Les
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Industry heavyweight, Justin Musgrove, has joined Fitness First UK as CEO. A strong operator with
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Myzone has worked with next-generation tech to unveil the MZ-Smart Station, a truly effective circuit
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
British beauty and waxing brand Ashmira Botanica has launched a new skincare range to power
Plans for a new spa in Leeds have been unveiled by The Bannatyne Group as
The Bannatyne Group has opened the doors to its first airport spa at Teesside International
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
Health club operator Bannatyne is repositioning itself as a wellness provider, as it looks to
Over the last year, fitness and wellness organisations have faced challenges like never before. When
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
As the COVID-19 lockdown forced the temporary closure of businesses across the country, the outlook
Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has launched a new 'Live Classes' service which will enable
An industry-wide campaign will provide fitness operators with the practical resources needed to ensure a
Duncan Bannatyne, CEO of Bannatyne Group, which runs spas, health clubs and hotels, says the
The Bannatyne Group has appointed Hugh Hanley as its new head of fitness. He joins
On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with fitness marketplace Hussle, giving Hussle users access to
Saudi Arabia-based Leejam Sports Company has appointed former Bannatyne Group chief executive Justin Musgrove as
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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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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

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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Opinion
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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Bannatyne news

The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Mark Tweedie has joined the Devon-based Plymouth Active Leisure (PAL) board as a non-executive director
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The UK fitness industry is growing in terms of members, market value and penetration, according
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the
NHS England has released a report, Harnessing the benefits of physical activity that suggests it
HealthKey has announced a new partnership with Endurance Zone, which will give its members free
The Bannatyne Group is the latest UK health and fitness operator to announce a partnership
Les Mills has backed up the official launch of its functional circuits programme, Ceremony, with
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has made another tactical move, launching three Les
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Industry heavyweight, Justin Musgrove, has joined Fitness First UK as CEO. A strong operator with
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Myzone has worked with next-generation tech to unveil the MZ-Smart Station, a truly effective circuit
With an additional bank holiday announced in the UK out of respect for Queen Elizabeth
British beauty and waxing brand Ashmira Botanica has launched a new skincare range to power
Plans for a new spa in Leeds have been unveiled by The Bannatyne Group as
The Bannatyne Group has opened the doors to its first airport spa at Teesside International
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
Health club operator Bannatyne is repositioning itself as a wellness provider, as it looks to
Over the last year, fitness and wellness organisations have faced challenges like never before. When
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
As the COVID-19 lockdown forced the temporary closure of businesses across the country, the outlook
Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has launched a new 'Live Classes' service which will enable
An industry-wide campaign will provide fitness operators with the practical resources needed to ensure a
Duncan Bannatyne, CEO of Bannatyne Group, which runs spas, health clubs and hotels, says the
The Bannatyne Group has appointed Hugh Hanley as its new head of fitness. He joins
On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with fitness marketplace Hussle, giving Hussle users access to
Saudi Arabia-based Leejam Sports Company has appointed former Bannatyne Group chief executive Justin Musgrove as
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
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
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
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