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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Award-winning leisure operator, Everyone Active, has partnered with four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Beat the Street has announced plans to launch in a number of new towns this
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Movementum Natural Health Systems has teamed up with the UK’s first National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC)
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
Grand Velas Riviera Maya in the coastal Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, has opened
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
Following the long-awaited opening of the $1bn Grand Egyptian Museum, Roisin Heneghan spoke to CLADmag
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the
PureGym has announced a partnership with Hatch Athletic to upskill 3,000 PTs across its international
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Integrative wellness operator Jayasom has outlined details of the wellness offering at its first property
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Rest & Restore Liposomal Magnesium Spray, a natural mist designed to support the body’s innate
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit that its
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Children news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Award-winning leisure operator, Everyone Active, has partnered with four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Beat the Street has announced plans to launch in a number of new towns this
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Movementum Natural Health Systems has teamed up with the UK’s first National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC)
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
Grand Velas Riviera Maya in the coastal Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, has opened
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
Following the long-awaited opening of the $1bn Grand Egyptian Museum, Roisin Heneghan spoke to CLADmag
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the
PureGym has announced a partnership with Hatch Athletic to upskill 3,000 PTs across its international
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Integrative wellness operator Jayasom has outlined details of the wellness offering at its first property
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Rest & Restore Liposomal Magnesium Spray, a natural mist designed to support the body’s innate
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit that its
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Opinion
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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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Decathlon UK and Everyone Active announce landmark partnership to make sport more accessible
Decathlon, the world’s largest sports retailer, and Everyone Active, the UK’s leading leisure operator, are proud to announce a new strategic affiliate partnership designed to break down barriers to physical activity.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: 115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Newmark
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