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Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at Prestatyn Leisure.
Funxtion, the global provider of digital fitness experiences, will be joining forces with EGYM at
Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical
Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
FastFit EMS – a rapidly expanding chain of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) studios in the
Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand
The share price of Peloton has jumped after it signed a deal to become the
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Funxtion, the leading B2B digital fitness content SaaS platform company, and CycleMasters, the best in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join
Myzone is exploring Web3 and metaverse possibilities through a partnership with digital fitness company OliveX.
NFL superstar, Tom Brady, is taking his digital fitness concept and nutritional supplements lines TB12
Digital fitness provider Funxtion has raised €5.8m (£5m, US$5.7) from Lexar Partners and company shareholders.
Expert comment from Ernst De Neef, CEO, Funxtion In just over two years, the fitness
Core Health & Fitness has acquired Digital fitness content provider, Wexer Holding, for an undisclosed
Exercise scientists at the Les Mills Research Lab have identified the trait of automaticity –
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
Boutique operator, Blok, has secured £3.75m in pre-Series A bridge funding to drive the growth
Membership-management software company, Clubessential Holdings, announced the acquisition of Innovatise, the company behind myFitApp, the
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
Wellness operator and fit tech company, LIT Method, (low-intensity training) is ramping up expansion after
No two gyms are the same, but making the most of artificial intelligence (AI) and
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
Location and cost are the top considerations for consumers when it comes to choosing a
Basic-Fit has officially opened its 1,000th club, with the launch of a new site in
Les Mills is expanding its digital operations by replacing its existing on-demand services with the
Sport England has spent £1.5m launching its own on-demand fitness platform, with the hope of
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion technology.
Shares in Peloton have fallen after the company revealed fourth-quarter losses. It also said that
Boutique chain Barry's has entered the digital fitness market with Barry's X, offering community-driven workouts.
myFitApp has launched a new chat function to its streamed fitness content, making it easier
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first
Digital fitness content provider, Wexer, is launching a new wellness resource on its connected Web
Digital fitness coaching firm Asensei has released an API platform which allows developers of connected
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Rainer Schaller Global Group (RSG Group) has opened a huge flagship Gold's Gym club in
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Strength
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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Profile
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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Editor's letter
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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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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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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Digital fitness news

Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at Prestatyn Leisure.
Funxtion, the global provider of digital fitness experiences, will be joining forces with EGYM at
Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical
Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
FastFit EMS – a rapidly expanding chain of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) studios in the
Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand
The share price of Peloton has jumped after it signed a deal to become the
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Funxtion, the leading B2B digital fitness content SaaS platform company, and CycleMasters, the best in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join
Myzone is exploring Web3 and metaverse possibilities through a partnership with digital fitness company OliveX.
NFL superstar, Tom Brady, is taking his digital fitness concept and nutritional supplements lines TB12
Digital fitness provider Funxtion has raised €5.8m (£5m, US$5.7) from Lexar Partners and company shareholders.
Expert comment from Ernst De Neef, CEO, Funxtion In just over two years, the fitness
Core Health & Fitness has acquired Digital fitness content provider, Wexer Holding, for an undisclosed
Exercise scientists at the Les Mills Research Lab have identified the trait of automaticity –
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
Boutique operator, Blok, has secured £3.75m in pre-Series A bridge funding to drive the growth
Membership-management software company, Clubessential Holdings, announced the acquisition of Innovatise, the company behind myFitApp, the
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
Wellness operator and fit tech company, LIT Method, (low-intensity training) is ramping up expansion after
No two gyms are the same, but making the most of artificial intelligence (AI) and
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
Location and cost are the top considerations for consumers when it comes to choosing a
Basic-Fit has officially opened its 1,000th club, with the launch of a new site in
Les Mills is expanding its digital operations by replacing its existing on-demand services with the
Sport England has spent £1.5m launching its own on-demand fitness platform, with the hope of
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion technology.
Shares in Peloton have fallen after the company revealed fourth-quarter losses. It also said that
Boutique chain Barry's has entered the digital fitness market with Barry's X, offering community-driven workouts.
myFitApp has launched a new chat function to its streamed fitness content, making it easier
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first
Digital fitness content provider, Wexer, is launching a new wellness resource on its connected Web
Digital fitness coaching firm Asensei has released an API platform which allows developers of connected
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Rainer Schaller Global Group (RSG Group) has opened a huge flagship Gold's Gym club in
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
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
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: 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: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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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