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Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
Research from Nuffield Health has revealed that an increasing number of Brits are using fitness
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Four-star hotel group HD Hotels will launch an integrated wellness concept at its HD Lobos
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Co-founders of specialist gym and fitness wear company, WIT Fitness, have returned to the brand
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Compassionate activity tracker Gentler Streak has been crowned Apple Watch App of the Year. The
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Six Senses is scheduled to open its first Indian destination in Rajasthan in mid-October 2021,
The US fitness industry is mobilising to support the Gym Mitigation and Survival (GYMs) Act,
Carbon, creators of the first AI-powered at-home fitness mirror that tracks workouts, announces the launch
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Global spa consultancy and contract management company, Resense, is set to unveil Asia’s first boutique
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
Action PR has launched Action Fitness Models, a modelling firm tailored to the fitness industry
The newly opened Higgins Hotel New Orleans has been designed by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe
The physical activity economy is now a US$828bn (€752bn, £655bn) market – and its value
ClassPass has launched an out-of-home (OOH) and digital campaign celebrating the stories of its instructors
Pulse Fitness is set to expand its portfolio of cardio equipment with the launch of
Boutique indoor cycling operator Psycle has written to its members, announcing plans to close its
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham. The operator
Global architecture and design firm Gensler have collaborated with sports giant Reebok to create a
The function of the flooring in regard to protecting the building fabric is very important
AXT CrossFit fitness centre in Berlin’s Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district has a clear goal: "We forge axes."
Podium 4 Sport is delighted to announce that it is now the exclusive distributor for
Integrating innovative programming, products and promotions into a fitness facility is an ongoing challenge for
US-based Genesis Health Clubs has purchased its 13th Kansas City location - HealthRidge Fitness Centre
A new 900sq m (9,688sq ft) Eagles Spa by Elemis is set to open near
At this year’s FIBO in Cologne, the sports flooring manufacturer BSW GmbH will be presenting
The new Dual-Anchor system extends the TRX product reach and offers a variety of bodyweight
Equipment provider Escape Fitness has transformed its Cambridgeshire testing centre into a fitness studio for
Fitness First Middle East has opened its first ever standalone studio not attached to a
12,300
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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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Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Company profiles
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STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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CrossFit news

Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
Research from Nuffield Health has revealed that an increasing number of Brits are using fitness
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Four-star hotel group HD Hotels will launch an integrated wellness concept at its HD Lobos
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Co-founders of specialist gym and fitness wear company, WIT Fitness, have returned to the brand
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Compassionate activity tracker Gentler Streak has been crowned Apple Watch App of the Year. The
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Six Senses is scheduled to open its first Indian destination in Rajasthan in mid-October 2021,
The US fitness industry is mobilising to support the Gym Mitigation and Survival (GYMs) Act,
Carbon, creators of the first AI-powered at-home fitness mirror that tracks workouts, announces the launch
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Global spa consultancy and contract management company, Resense, is set to unveil Asia’s first boutique
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
Action PR has launched Action Fitness Models, a modelling firm tailored to the fitness industry
The newly opened Higgins Hotel New Orleans has been designed by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe
The physical activity economy is now a US$828bn (€752bn, £655bn) market – and its value
ClassPass has launched an out-of-home (OOH) and digital campaign celebrating the stories of its instructors
Pulse Fitness is set to expand its portfolio of cardio equipment with the launch of
Boutique indoor cycling operator Psycle has written to its members, announcing plans to close its
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham. The operator
Global architecture and design firm Gensler have collaborated with sports giant Reebok to create a
The function of the flooring in regard to protecting the building fabric is very important
AXT CrossFit fitness centre in Berlin’s Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district has a clear goal: "We forge axes."
Podium 4 Sport is delighted to announce that it is now the exclusive distributor for
Integrating innovative programming, products and promotions into a fitness facility is an ongoing challenge for
US-based Genesis Health Clubs has purchased its 13th Kansas City location - HealthRidge Fitness Centre
A new 900sq m (9,688sq ft) Eagles Spa by Elemis is set to open near
At this year’s FIBO in Cologne, the sports flooring manufacturer BSW GmbH will be presenting
The new Dual-Anchor system extends the TRX product reach and offers a variety of bodyweight
Equipment provider Escape Fitness has transformed its Cambridgeshire testing centre into a fitness studio for
Fitness First Middle East has opened its first ever standalone studio not attached to a
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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