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PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Award-winning leisure operator, Everyone Active, has partnered with four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 14th annual HOTel&SPA event returned last
Health and fitness operators, wellness brands and other industry organisations wanting to help the aid
Brewing giant Diageo has revealed plans to create a Guinness-themed cultural hub and microbrewery in
People suffering from mild depression should be offered exercise, mindfulness, therapy or meditation before medication,
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Safe Space, supplier of lockers and changing room solutions to the fitness and leisure industry,
I started running when I was 12 years old, a skinny girl with an afro.
Following the death of Design Museum and Habitat-founder, Terence Conran, aged 88, we celebrate his
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Heritage Great Britain (HGB) has announced plans to invest £1.1m (US$1,4m, €1.3m) in hybrid diesel
Chelsea Warr, the UK Sport performance director, has stepped down from her role to join
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Zara Hyde Peters will not take up her role as the next chief executive of
The world’s best para-swimmers are descending to the London Aquatics Centre this week, to mark
Former international long-distance runner and British Triathlon chief Zara Hyde Peters OBE has been named
A legacy campaign looks to utilise the forthcoming 2019 UCI Road World Championships and attract
A new marketing campaign has been launched to showcase the "best of British sport" around
The UK's National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) has launched a new three-year, £100m (US$127.6m, €112m)
The 12th annual Forum HOTel&SPA was held on 23 May at the Four Seasons George
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
The winners of the Museums + Heritage Awards were announced in London last night (15
Establishing a professional domestic league is cited as being of critical importance to the success
British Ski and Snowboard has revealed a new name and brand identity, four months after
UKinbound has named Joss Croft as its CEO, replacing Deirdre Wells, who stepped down from
An estimated seven million Brits holidayed at home during the August bank holiday weekend, providing
Heritage Great Britain has announced plans to breathe new life into iconic Liverpool landmark, the
Popular children's toy brand Sylvanian Families is celebrating its 35th anniversary by opening its own
Former health secretary and current Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the headline
A new museum exploring the life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel has opened its doors to
Despite a decline in visitor numbers, London’s British Museum is still the UK’s most visited
Picsolve has appointed David Hockley as its new CEO. Hockley, who has previously served as
British Athletics has announced that eight of the world's top athletics nations will compete in
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
Sir David Tanner has announced he will step down as the performance director of British
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Deena Gillan

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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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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
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
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
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
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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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GREAT Britain news

PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Award-winning leisure operator, Everyone Active, has partnered with four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 14th annual HOTel&SPA event returned last
Health and fitness operators, wellness brands and other industry organisations wanting to help the aid
Brewing giant Diageo has revealed plans to create a Guinness-themed cultural hub and microbrewery in
People suffering from mild depression should be offered exercise, mindfulness, therapy or meditation before medication,
Former racing cyclist Chris Boardman has been appointed the new chair of grassroots body, Sport
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Safe Space, supplier of lockers and changing room solutions to the fitness and leisure industry,
I started running when I was 12 years old, a skinny girl with an afro.
Following the death of Design Museum and Habitat-founder, Terence Conran, aged 88, we celebrate his
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Heritage Great Britain (HGB) has announced plans to invest £1.1m (US$1,4m, €1.3m) in hybrid diesel
Chelsea Warr, the UK Sport performance director, has stepped down from her role to join
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Zara Hyde Peters will not take up her role as the next chief executive of
The world’s best para-swimmers are descending to the London Aquatics Centre this week, to mark
Former international long-distance runner and British Triathlon chief Zara Hyde Peters OBE has been named
A legacy campaign looks to utilise the forthcoming 2019 UCI Road World Championships and attract
A new marketing campaign has been launched to showcase the "best of British sport" around
The UK's National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) has launched a new three-year, £100m (US$127.6m, €112m)
The 12th annual Forum HOTel&SPA was held on 23 May at the Four Seasons George
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
The winners of the Museums + Heritage Awards were announced in London last night (15
Establishing a professional domestic league is cited as being of critical importance to the success
British Ski and Snowboard has revealed a new name and brand identity, four months after
UKinbound has named Joss Croft as its CEO, replacing Deirdre Wells, who stepped down from
An estimated seven million Brits holidayed at home during the August bank holiday weekend, providing
Heritage Great Britain has announced plans to breathe new life into iconic Liverpool landmark, the
Popular children's toy brand Sylvanian Families is celebrating its 35th anniversary by opening its own
Former health secretary and current Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the headline
A new museum exploring the life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel has opened its doors to
Despite a decline in visitor numbers, London’s British Museum is still the UK’s most visited
Picsolve has appointed David Hockley as its new CEO. Hockley, who has previously served as
British Athletics has announced that eight of the world's top athletics nations will compete in
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
Sir David Tanner has announced he will step down as the performance director of British
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HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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…
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
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 - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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