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Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Michael Lahm has established a new turnkey spa development consultancy called Reservoir. Lahm brings 30
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced its newly elected board officers for 2025, including
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Nuffield Health is partnering with the UK government to offer 4,000 health workers who live
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
The Gym Group has announced positive trading momentum has continued through the second half of
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of
PerformX Live, the UK's leading business conference and exhibition for the fitness and wellbeing industry,
The Bear Grylls Adventure activity site in Birmingham’s NEC Centre, UK, is set to close
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Ellisons, one of the UK’s oldest established hair and beauty wholesalers, has confirmed a change
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Midlands-based boutique operator, MK Health Hub, has launched a Pilates-inspired concept called MK Reformed, with
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
In 2024, industry event Arnold Classic UK and Italian fitness and bodybuilding Panatta will take
David Lloyd has closed its only standalone Blaze studio in Birmingham and moved members to
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
The National Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC 2022), has been held for the 19th time. Taking
VAC 2022 has announced the final line-up of 25 top attractions sector speakers set to
Fast-growing functional training franchise The Shredquarters has reached the 10-site milestone with the opening of
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
Simon Roberts, lead physio for the brand-new Circle Health rehabilitation centre in Birmingham, was recently
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Strength
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Profile
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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Birmingham news

Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Michael Lahm has established a new turnkey spa development consultancy called Reservoir. Lahm brings 30
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced its newly elected board officers for 2025, including
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Nuffield Health is partnering with the UK government to offer 4,000 health workers who live
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
The Gym Group has announced positive trading momentum has continued through the second half of
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of
PerformX Live, the UK's leading business conference and exhibition for the fitness and wellbeing industry,
The Bear Grylls Adventure activity site in Birmingham’s NEC Centre, UK, is set to close
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Ellisons, one of the UK’s oldest established hair and beauty wholesalers, has confirmed a change
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Midlands-based boutique operator, MK Health Hub, has launched a Pilates-inspired concept called MK Reformed, with
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
In 2024, industry event Arnold Classic UK and Italian fitness and bodybuilding Panatta will take
David Lloyd has closed its only standalone Blaze studio in Birmingham and moved members to
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
The National Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC 2022), has been held for the 19th time. Taking
VAC 2022 has announced the final line-up of 25 top attractions sector speakers set to
Fast-growing functional training franchise The Shredquarters has reached the 10-site milestone with the opening of
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
Simon Roberts, lead physio for the brand-new Circle Health rehabilitation centre in Birmingham, was recently
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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
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: 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: HealthKey
HealthKey was founded in 2022 by David Joerring and Tudor Cotop. Backed by Aviva, the ...
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Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
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
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
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
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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