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Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
Following the completion of PureGym’s Blink Fitness acquisition, outgoing CEO, Humphrey Cobbold, and incoming CEO,
Four-time Olympic medallist, Rebecca Adlington OBE, and Olympic swimmer, Steve Parry MBE, have successfully completed
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The LifeFit Group has acquired Body Culture Group's collection of 15 clubs, bringing the German
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
The Gym Group has appointed Will Orr as its new CEO and executive director. Orr
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
Fitness aggregator Hussle has partnered with office space provider IWG – the company behind brands such
Lanserhof at The Arts Club, Mayfair, London has appointed Dr Ursula Levine as the new
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Merlin has confirmed that Legoland Korea Resort in the city of Chuncheon, the country’s first
Construction work has begun on a £13m redevelopment project which will look to transform the
Marg Mayne will stand down as CEO of Mytime Active next year, after more than
Tanni Grey-Thompson has announced she will hand over her role as ukactive chair in August
Luxury hotel and resort brand Aman has unveiled plans for urban Aman Residences in Bangkok,
The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud resort, Bali, is undergoing a change of management and
To celebrate its ninth year at the Independent Hotel Show (IHS) Crown Sports Locker will
The Samsung Digital Discovery Centre (SDDC), a technological hub for children and young people at
German wellness operator Lanserhof has opened its first UK location at the historic Arts Club
The £16m Andover Leisure Centre has opened its doors to the public, after more than
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has named Lisa Wainwright as its new CEO. Wainwright
Sir Hugh Robertson, chairman of the British Olympic Association and a deputy lieutenant of Kent,
A Sport England grant worth £749,300 will be invested in improving the lives of 700
The latest venture from German wellness operator, Lanserhof, is scheduled to open in May at
The £26m Dover District Leisure Centre is set to open its doors on February 2019.
UK Sport chief executive Liz Nicholl has announced she will step down from the role
Trafford Council has given the green light to a £47m development plan which will see
National Football League (NFL) franchise the Dallas Cowboys has partnered with architects Perkins + Will,
Designs for The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village, released this week, show that the Games
Reiver Fitness has appointed Jim Graham, former chief operating officer of The Gym Group, as
Leading medical spa operators Lanserhof Group has partnered with The Arts Club, a private members
Sheila McCann, the general manager of Thailand’s famous Chiva-Som spa, is moving to the UK
The newly opened Waterfront Spa & Health Club at the Best Western Plus Dover Marina
Birmingham has officially been named the host city of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, beating competition
Places for People Leisure has expanded its low-cost offering with the purchase of three Simply
Climbing Australia’s iconic Uluru will be banned from 2019, it has been confirmed. A huge
Social enterprise Places for People Leisure has been awarded a 12-year management contract for the
Construction of a £26m leisure centre in Dover, Kent, has been given the go ahead,
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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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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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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
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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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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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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
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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Dover news

Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today
Following the completion of PureGym’s Blink Fitness acquisition, outgoing CEO, Humphrey Cobbold, and incoming CEO,
Four-time Olympic medallist, Rebecca Adlington OBE, and Olympic swimmer, Steve Parry MBE, have successfully completed
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The LifeFit Group has acquired Body Culture Group's collection of 15 clubs, bringing the German
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
The Gym Group has appointed Will Orr as its new CEO and executive director. Orr
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
Fitness aggregator Hussle has partnered with office space provider IWG – the company behind brands such
Lanserhof at The Arts Club, Mayfair, London has appointed Dr Ursula Levine as the new
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Merlin has confirmed that Legoland Korea Resort in the city of Chuncheon, the country’s first
Construction work has begun on a £13m redevelopment project which will look to transform the
Marg Mayne will stand down as CEO of Mytime Active next year, after more than
Tanni Grey-Thompson has announced she will hand over her role as ukactive chair in August
Luxury hotel and resort brand Aman has unveiled plans for urban Aman Residences in Bangkok,
The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud resort, Bali, is undergoing a change of management and
To celebrate its ninth year at the Independent Hotel Show (IHS) Crown Sports Locker will
The Samsung Digital Discovery Centre (SDDC), a technological hub for children and young people at
German wellness operator Lanserhof has opened its first UK location at the historic Arts Club
The £16m Andover Leisure Centre has opened its doors to the public, after more than
The Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) has named Lisa Wainwright as its new CEO. Wainwright
Sir Hugh Robertson, chairman of the British Olympic Association and a deputy lieutenant of Kent,
A Sport England grant worth £749,300 will be invested in improving the lives of 700
The latest venture from German wellness operator, Lanserhof, is scheduled to open in May at
The £26m Dover District Leisure Centre is set to open its doors on February 2019.
UK Sport chief executive Liz Nicholl has announced she will step down from the role
Trafford Council has given the green light to a £47m development plan which will see
National Football League (NFL) franchise the Dallas Cowboys has partnered with architects Perkins + Will,
Designs for The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Village, released this week, show that the Games
Reiver Fitness has appointed Jim Graham, former chief operating officer of The Gym Group, as
Leading medical spa operators Lanserhof Group has partnered with The Arts Club, a private members
Sheila McCann, the general manager of Thailand’s famous Chiva-Som spa, is moving to the UK
The newly opened Waterfront Spa & Health Club at the Best Western Plus Dover Marina
Birmingham has officially been named the host city of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, beating competition
Places for People Leisure has expanded its low-cost offering with the purchase of three Simply
Climbing Australia’s iconic Uluru will be banned from 2019, it has been confirmed. A huge
Social enterprise Places for People Leisure has been awarded a 12-year management contract for the
Construction of a £26m leisure centre in Dover, Kent, has been given the go ahead,
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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
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: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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