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UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
A world-first study has found that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exercise can successfully
PureGym has partnered with the British Heart Foundation to upload all of its defibrillators to
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Pure Gym has hosted a fitness competition dedicated solely to people aged over 50 years
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
Gym goers that guzzle back a protein shake post-workout to help build muscle mass and
Physical activity outside of school is vital for child health and could play a major
More than 20m UK adults are increasing their risk of heart disease and costing the
Workers are being encouraged to liven up their lunch breaks by taking part in bite
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Lack of knowledge in the medical profession and out of date test protocols could be
Devices such as iPhones and tablets should be harnessed to create active lifestyles for children,
Only nine per cent of toddlers are getting the required levels of physical activity according
As well as being happier and fitter, children who are more physically active enjoy a
Almost 80 per cent of UK office workers feel they spend too much time sitting
Slightly high cholesterol in a person’s 30s and 40s could lead to an exponential risk
Almost two-thirds of people do not know how many calories the average person needs to
Increasing evidence that yoga is at the forefront of health and wellness improvement is backed
Tesco is continuing its push towards wellness by teaming up with Diabetes UK and the
An influential new report from a British think tank has given further support to the
Children who are physically fit have faster and more attuned brain responses during reading than
The health and fitness industry should be focusing on how people can squeeze time for
Physical inactivity poses a greater risk of heart disease in women over 30 than obesity,
ukactive CEO David Stalker has outlined his organisation’s credentials to serve as independent watchdog for
A new, free website aims to encourage workplaces to become more active by competing against
Exercising in the midlife will help protect your heart, according to a study conducted by
Life-saving equipment has been installed in all four Northampton Leisure Trust facilities.   Brand new
Charitable social enterprise GLL has won a prestigious accolade at the 2013 London Ambulance Service
Jubilee Hall Trust (JHT) has signed an agreement with Butler Safe Technologies (BST) to install
Thousands of people living with and beyond cancer are among those who will be helped
Premature mortality in the UK is “persistently and significantly” below the mean of other European
Local people have raised over £700 for charity thanks to Maxine Burgess, Torch Relay Runner,
A new study has showed that athletes who take part in "extreme endurance exercise", such
A support group which helps sufferers of coronary heart disease has been awarded a £10,000
The Joint Consultative Forum has released the latest standards for Exercise Referral, which will now
Parents have been warned to "take off the blinkers" over how active their children are
Did you know that regular physical activity can help you manage a range of medical
Leisure centres are undermining efforts to increase health levels among young people by stocking junk
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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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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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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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Talking point
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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Research
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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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British Heart Foundation news

UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
A world-first study has found that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exercise can successfully
PureGym has partnered with the British Heart Foundation to upload all of its defibrillators to
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Pure Gym has hosted a fitness competition dedicated solely to people aged over 50 years
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
Gym goers that guzzle back a protein shake post-workout to help build muscle mass and
Physical activity outside of school is vital for child health and could play a major
More than 20m UK adults are increasing their risk of heart disease and costing the
Workers are being encouraged to liven up their lunch breaks by taking part in bite
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Lack of knowledge in the medical profession and out of date test protocols could be
Devices such as iPhones and tablets should be harnessed to create active lifestyles for children,
Only nine per cent of toddlers are getting the required levels of physical activity according
As well as being happier and fitter, children who are more physically active enjoy a
Almost 80 per cent of UK office workers feel they spend too much time sitting
Slightly high cholesterol in a person’s 30s and 40s could lead to an exponential risk
Almost two-thirds of people do not know how many calories the average person needs to
Increasing evidence that yoga is at the forefront of health and wellness improvement is backed
Tesco is continuing its push towards wellness by teaming up with Diabetes UK and the
An influential new report from a British think tank has given further support to the
Children who are physically fit have faster and more attuned brain responses during reading than
The health and fitness industry should be focusing on how people can squeeze time for
Physical inactivity poses a greater risk of heart disease in women over 30 than obesity,
ukactive CEO David Stalker has outlined his organisation’s credentials to serve as independent watchdog for
A new, free website aims to encourage workplaces to become more active by competing against
Exercising in the midlife will help protect your heart, according to a study conducted by
Life-saving equipment has been installed in all four Northampton Leisure Trust facilities.   Brand new
Charitable social enterprise GLL has won a prestigious accolade at the 2013 London Ambulance Service
Jubilee Hall Trust (JHT) has signed an agreement with Butler Safe Technologies (BST) to install
Thousands of people living with and beyond cancer are among those who will be helped
Premature mortality in the UK is “persistently and significantly” below the mean of other European
Local people have raised over £700 for charity thanks to Maxine Burgess, Torch Relay Runner,
A new study has showed that athletes who take part in "extreme endurance exercise", such
A support group which helps sufferers of coronary heart disease has been awarded a £10,000
The Joint Consultative Forum has released the latest standards for Exercise Referral, which will now
Parents have been warned to "take off the blinkers" over how active their children are
Did you know that regular physical activity can help you manage a range of medical
Leisure centres are undermining efforts to increase health levels among young people by stocking junk
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
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 - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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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