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Wave Active has opened a new suite designed to support older adults and people living
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The UK government is briefing journalists that a major pivot to prevention can be expected
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Wellness Architecture and Design Initiative (WADI) has released an in-depth
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Community benefit society Leisure in the Community (LITC) and 1Life Leisure Management Solutions (1Life) have
Gyms are right near the bottom of the list in terms of places people have
Spanish skincare and spa brand, Natura Bissé, is joining together with its UK and Irish
Staff at sheltered accommodation are being trained to organise and lead their own strength and
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport Wales has revealed details of a new funding initiative designed to help people in
The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia-friendly attractions in
Sports coaches and occupational therapists have teamed up for a new programme designed to engage
A physical activity referral scheme is set to be introduced in the London Borough of
Failure to get older adults active could prove “catastrophic” for the health service and society,
A group of retirement homes is installing specialist fitness equipment because residents find traditional gyms
Morgan’s Wonderland – the San Antonio-based theme park which caters specifically to the disabled –
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) is partnering Zurich Community Trust to launch a pilot scheme to
Dance, yoga and Pilates classes will be made available to NHS staff as part of
The fast-approaching National Living Wage is either a great opportunity for the fitness industry to
The NHS must make use of its funding lifeline in George Osborne’s Spending Review to
Physical activity should be embedded into every aspect of society, says ukactive, which will today
Schemes centred on overcoming physical inactivity across the country are to benefit from a £5.4m
ukactive has announced the high-profile shortlist of candidates aiming to join the new ukactive Board
A new ‘care-hotel’ which claims to be the first of its kind in England, is
Outline plans for a mixed-use redevelopment of Barry Island Pleasure Park, South Wales, have been
London Irish Rugby Football Club's (LIRFC) plans to build a new training ground and to
Crieff Hydro resort in Perthshire has tabled plans for a £100m expansion of its facilities.
Miele Professional have unveiled their new stackable Octoplus laundry solutions, enabling laundries to double throughout
Glasgow City Council (GCC) has revealed that work has started on the £150m City Legacy
Leisure trust and social enterprise Tone has announced a new partnership with personal training management
Construction firm Robertson has been announced by North Tyneside Council (NTC) as its preferred bidder
A public inquiry into the mixed-use redevelopment of a former army camp at Cwrt y
"The cost of Falls to the NHS is £1.7 billion each year."* Structured, safe and
Not-for-profit leisure trust Tone (formerly known as Tone Leisure), has announced the conclusion of a
Plans for the first phase of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Athletes' Village have received
Charitable trust Lakes Leisure, which operates leisure centres in Kendal, Ulverston and Windermere are now
It's a fact that the world of housekeeping and accommodation management has, and is, changing
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Stephen Price

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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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Shaun Grove

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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Care home news

Wave Active has opened a new suite designed to support older adults and people living
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The UK government is briefing journalists that a major pivot to prevention can be expected
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Wellness Architecture and Design Initiative (WADI) has released an in-depth
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Community benefit society Leisure in the Community (LITC) and 1Life Leisure Management Solutions (1Life) have
Gyms are right near the bottom of the list in terms of places people have
Spanish skincare and spa brand, Natura Bissé, is joining together with its UK and Irish
Staff at sheltered accommodation are being trained to organise and lead their own strength and
Ukactive has called on HM Treasury to invest more in the physical activity sector, in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport Wales has revealed details of a new funding initiative designed to help people in
The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia-friendly attractions in
Sports coaches and occupational therapists have teamed up for a new programme designed to engage
A physical activity referral scheme is set to be introduced in the London Borough of
Failure to get older adults active could prove “catastrophic” for the health service and society,
A group of retirement homes is installing specialist fitness equipment because residents find traditional gyms
Morgan’s Wonderland – the San Antonio-based theme park which caters specifically to the disabled –
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) is partnering Zurich Community Trust to launch a pilot scheme to
Dance, yoga and Pilates classes will be made available to NHS staff as part of
The fast-approaching National Living Wage is either a great opportunity for the fitness industry to
The NHS must make use of its funding lifeline in George Osborne’s Spending Review to
Physical activity should be embedded into every aspect of society, says ukactive, which will today
Schemes centred on overcoming physical inactivity across the country are to benefit from a £5.4m
ukactive has announced the high-profile shortlist of candidates aiming to join the new ukactive Board
A new ‘care-hotel’ which claims to be the first of its kind in England, is
Outline plans for a mixed-use redevelopment of Barry Island Pleasure Park, South Wales, have been
London Irish Rugby Football Club's (LIRFC) plans to build a new training ground and to
Crieff Hydro resort in Perthshire has tabled plans for a £100m expansion of its facilities.
Miele Professional have unveiled their new stackable Octoplus laundry solutions, enabling laundries to double throughout
Glasgow City Council (GCC) has revealed that work has started on the £150m City Legacy
Leisure trust and social enterprise Tone has announced a new partnership with personal training management
Construction firm Robertson has been announced by North Tyneside Council (NTC) as its preferred bidder
A public inquiry into the mixed-use redevelopment of a former army camp at Cwrt y
"The cost of Falls to the NHS is £1.7 billion each year."* Structured, safe and
Not-for-profit leisure trust Tone (formerly known as Tone Leisure), has announced the conclusion of a
Plans for the first phase of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Athletes' Village have received
Charitable trust Lakes Leisure, which operates leisure centres in Kendal, Ulverston and Windermere are now
It's a fact that the world of housekeeping and accommodation management has, and is, changing
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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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