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Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
Hyrox has announced it will be working with a second charity in the upcoming season
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler,
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
Life Leisure is raising awareness for the physical and mental wellbeing of men with the
Charity running programme provider, Realbuzz, is sponsoring a new nationwide movement initiative in the UK,
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Nuffield Health is set to roll out its new Long-Term Conditions Rehabilitation Programme, aiming to
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Operators interested in offering programmes to get people living with Parkinson’s disease active have until
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Parkrun – which organises 5k runs or walks at 9am every Saturday – has launched
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched its first collection of products
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said that if everyone who is overweight reduced
The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will
Everybody Health and Leisure, a charity operating facilities for Cheshire East Council in the UK,
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has announced the formation of a strategic
Mytime Active has appointed Steven May as CEO. Previously operations director, he was working as
The UK’s largest healthcare charity and a leading research university have teamed up to create
Jubilee Hall Trust has confirmed that it will be giving up the lease of the
Independent charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has been awarded the delivery of the One You
Operators across the UK ran special events and gave away free passes to encourage people
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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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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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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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HCM People

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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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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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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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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HCM People

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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Charity news

Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
Hyrox has announced it will be working with a second charity in the upcoming season
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler,
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
Life Leisure is raising awareness for the physical and mental wellbeing of men with the
Charity running programme provider, Realbuzz, is sponsoring a new nationwide movement initiative in the UK,
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Nuffield Health is set to roll out its new Long-Term Conditions Rehabilitation Programme, aiming to
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Operators interested in offering programmes to get people living with Parkinson’s disease active have until
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Parkrun – which organises 5k runs or walks at 9am every Saturday – has launched
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched its first collection of products
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said that if everyone who is overweight reduced
The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will
Everybody Health and Leisure, a charity operating facilities for Cheshire East Council in the UK,
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has announced the formation of a strategic
Mytime Active has appointed Steven May as CEO. Previously operations director, he was working as
The UK’s largest healthcare charity and a leading research university have teamed up to create
Jubilee Hall Trust has confirmed that it will be giving up the lease of the
Independent charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has been awarded the delivery of the One You
Operators across the UK ran special events and gave away free passes to encourage people
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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: 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: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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