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The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Frasers Group has launched its first elevated concept, Everlast Gyms+, in London, with its most
The Swiss health and wellbeing destination, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, has launched a new facility
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
Minos Palace Resort in Crete is set to unveil a major new spa and longevity
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Terme & Spa Italia, manager of Tuscany's Terme di Saturnia, is embarking on an ambitious
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has published the fourth edition of the Guide to Hydrothermal
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Spa and wellness equipment supplier Gharieni Group has announced a new partnership with Yon-Ka Paris,
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Embarking on a career in personal training can be a fulfilling path for those passionate
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Construction work has begun on a £13m community sports hub in Barking, East London. The
The iconic Orient Express luxury train is set to return to Italy following a hiatus
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Florida, US has launched a fundraising campaign to fund
A new "supergroup" of boutique fitness brands will look to help pool resources and use
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A number of gym operators are concerned that local lockdowns could come into effect in
Chiva-Som International Health Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand, has completed a THB800million (US$24m, €21m, £19m)
The Collective has opened new co-living destinations in the Long Island City neighbourhood of New
The Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok has opened in the Thai capital city. Nestled in
London-based designer Tom Dixon and Swedish furniture company IKEA have joined up for "Gardening Will
Physical activity body ukactive has partnered with developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) to help create
Indoor cycling specialist Wattbike has teamed up with Loughborough University (LU) in order to explore
The storied history of Champagne – one of the world’s great wine regions – will
Nuffield Health has announced a new partnership with leading fitness equipment supplier Technogym, that will
Marriott Hotels has opened one of the largest spa hotels in Poland, located in the
Everyone Active has been awarded a contract with Bromsgrove District Council to manage its leisure
Everyone Active has been awarded a 10-year contract to manage leisure centres across the London
Bernard Donoghue, director of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA), has been named an
In 2017 Forum Events will be celebrating 20 years of hosting the Facilities Management (FM)
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has officially kickstarted “a new phase of transformation and renewal”,
Pulse Fitness - the dedicated equipment arm of the Pulse Group - has supplied and
Knott’s Berry farm will be the first major theme park in the world to introduce
Hotel and leisure destination Mohegan Sun in Connecticut has opened a luxury Mandara Spa, while
Dippy - the iconic diplodocus that has welcomed visitors to London’s Natural History Museum (NHM)
Renowned Japanese videogame developer, screenwriter, director, and producer Hideo Kojima has joined the advisory board
One of the world’s most iconic cultural landmarks is set to be comprehensively revamped “and
North Country Leisure (NCL) and Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) are to “fully merge” their operations
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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
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Insight
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Supplier Showcases
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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13-13 Jun 2026
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Barking news

The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Frasers Group has launched its first elevated concept, Everlast Gyms+, in London, with its most
The Swiss health and wellbeing destination, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, has launched a new facility
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
Minos Palace Resort in Crete is set to unveil a major new spa and longevity
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Terme & Spa Italia, manager of Tuscany's Terme di Saturnia, is embarking on an ambitious
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has published the fourth edition of the Guide to Hydrothermal
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Spa and wellness equipment supplier Gharieni Group has announced a new partnership with Yon-Ka Paris,
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Embarking on a career in personal training can be a fulfilling path for those passionate
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Construction work has begun on a £13m community sports hub in Barking, East London. The
The iconic Orient Express luxury train is set to return to Italy following a hiatus
TOR Systems, the UK’s leading ticketing, booking and CRM solutions provider, is urging tourism and
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Florida, US has launched a fundraising campaign to fund
A new "supergroup" of boutique fitness brands will look to help pool resources and use
Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia, is embarking
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A number of gym operators are concerned that local lockdowns could come into effect in
Chiva-Som International Health Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand, has completed a THB800million (US$24m, €21m, £19m)
The Collective has opened new co-living destinations in the Long Island City neighbourhood of New
The Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok has opened in the Thai capital city. Nestled in
London-based designer Tom Dixon and Swedish furniture company IKEA have joined up for "Gardening Will
Physical activity body ukactive has partnered with developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) to help create
Indoor cycling specialist Wattbike has teamed up with Loughborough University (LU) in order to explore
The storied history of Champagne – one of the world’s great wine regions – will
Nuffield Health has announced a new partnership with leading fitness equipment supplier Technogym, that will
Marriott Hotels has opened one of the largest spa hotels in Poland, located in the
Everyone Active has been awarded a contract with Bromsgrove District Council to manage its leisure
Everyone Active has been awarded a 10-year contract to manage leisure centres across the London
Bernard Donoghue, director of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA), has been named an
In 2017 Forum Events will be celebrating 20 years of hosting the Facilities Management (FM)
The Philadelphia Museum of Art has officially kickstarted “a new phase of transformation and renewal”,
Pulse Fitness - the dedicated equipment arm of the Pulse Group - has supplied and
Knott’s Berry farm will be the first major theme park in the world to introduce
Hotel and leisure destination Mohegan Sun in Connecticut has opened a luxury Mandara Spa, while
Dippy - the iconic diplodocus that has welcomed visitors to London’s Natural History Museum (NHM)
Renowned Japanese videogame developer, screenwriter, director, and producer Hideo Kojima has joined the advisory board
One of the world’s most iconic cultural landmarks is set to be comprehensively revamped “and
North Country Leisure (NCL) and Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) are to “fully merge” their operations
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
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
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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