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David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the industry leader
Two people have been killed and 15 seriously injured in India, following an accident at
The seven-year-old boy who fell from a rollercoaster at Lightwater Valley theme park in Yorkshire,
The seven-year-old boy who fell from a rollercoaster at Lightwater Valley theme park in Yorkshire,
M&D Leisure – the owner of M&D’s theme park in Motherwell, Scotland – has been
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new guide document on swimming pool safety – which all UK pool operators will
A number of rides at theme parks in the UK have reopened after being shut
Spanish theme park Parque de Atracciones has launched an investigation after two trains collided on
Leisure Trust Active Newham has expressed sadness after the death of Para athlete Abdullah Hayayei
A number of Merlin attractions have closed their river rapids rides, following the death of
Nuffield Health has launched a series of bespoke health assessments for UK businesses as it
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
An 11-year-old girl has died after an incident at a water ride at Drayton Manor
Guidance covering the construction of indoor trampoline parks, as well as operating and maintenance requirements,
Two-thirds (65.6 per cent) of adults aged between 50 and 70 years old – known
Safety guidelines covering the way trampoline parks are built and run will move a step
Merlin Entertainments has been fined £5m (US$6.5m, €5.7m) after last year’s horrific Smiler crash at
Merlin Entertainments has been to court today for health and safety breaches in relation to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Alton Towers operator Merlin is due in court today for a verdict on the Smiler
Nine children and two adults have been hospitalised after Scotland’s only inverted rollercoaster derailed and
Somerset-based event safety experts RDHS Management Consultants has had its outstanding work at the 2015
Following the guilty plea from Merlin Entertainments related to last year’s Smiler rollercoaster crash at
A rollercoaster crash which seriously injured a number people, including two people who underwent leg
A 17-year-old-girl – one of five hospitalised after the Smiler crash at Alton Towers –
Alton Towers has reopened six days after a horrific accident on the park’s Smiler left
Four people have been seriously injured in a collision between two carriages on Alton Towers’
The bane of many experienced gym users and personal trainers alike, gym inductions are not
A four-year-old girl who fell from a height at Chessington World of Adventures, the theme
Two contractors sustained minor injuries and around 170 people had to be evacuated from HMS
Customers that undergo spa treatments using toothless Garra Rufa fish are at a 'very low'
The Excalibur 2 ride at the Camelot Theme Park in Chorley, Lancashire has remained closed
Right Directions has launched a second stage to its auditing process to challenge the way
Castle Point Borough Council has been fined £18,000 and ordered to pay costs of £7,500
An investigation has commenced after an 11-year-old boy was killed when he fell from a
Wiltshire Council has become the latest UK local authority to remove sunbeds from public leisure
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to launch an investigation into the cause of
Surrey County Cricket Club's (SCCC) plans for the £35m redevelopment of the Brit Oval venue
Theme parks and fairgrounds in the UK have been urged to ensure that staff are
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), part of the UK Government’s Department of Health, is
Oakwood Leisure Ltd will stand trial at the Crown Court over the death of a
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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Owner, Stride Fitness
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Health and Safety Executive news

David Lloyd Leisure has been fined more than £2.5m after pleading guilty to charges brought
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the industry leader
Two people have been killed and 15 seriously injured in India, following an accident at
The seven-year-old boy who fell from a rollercoaster at Lightwater Valley theme park in Yorkshire,
The seven-year-old boy who fell from a rollercoaster at Lightwater Valley theme park in Yorkshire,
M&D Leisure – the owner of M&D’s theme park in Motherwell, Scotland – has been
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new guide document on swimming pool safety – which all UK pool operators will
A number of rides at theme parks in the UK have reopened after being shut
Spanish theme park Parque de Atracciones has launched an investigation after two trains collided on
Leisure Trust Active Newham has expressed sadness after the death of Para athlete Abdullah Hayayei
A number of Merlin attractions have closed their river rapids rides, following the death of
Nuffield Health has launched a series of bespoke health assessments for UK businesses as it
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
An 11-year-old girl has died after an incident at a water ride at Drayton Manor
Guidance covering the construction of indoor trampoline parks, as well as operating and maintenance requirements,
Two-thirds (65.6 per cent) of adults aged between 50 and 70 years old – known
Safety guidelines covering the way trampoline parks are built and run will move a step
Merlin Entertainments has been fined £5m (US$6.5m, €5.7m) after last year’s horrific Smiler crash at
Merlin Entertainments has been to court today for health and safety breaches in relation to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Alton Towers operator Merlin is due in court today for a verdict on the Smiler
Nine children and two adults have been hospitalised after Scotland’s only inverted rollercoaster derailed and
Somerset-based event safety experts RDHS Management Consultants has had its outstanding work at the 2015
Following the guilty plea from Merlin Entertainments related to last year’s Smiler rollercoaster crash at
A rollercoaster crash which seriously injured a number people, including two people who underwent leg
A 17-year-old-girl – one of five hospitalised after the Smiler crash at Alton Towers –
Alton Towers has reopened six days after a horrific accident on the park’s Smiler left
Four people have been seriously injured in a collision between two carriages on Alton Towers’
The bane of many experienced gym users and personal trainers alike, gym inductions are not
A four-year-old girl who fell from a height at Chessington World of Adventures, the theme
Two contractors sustained minor injuries and around 170 people had to be evacuated from HMS
Customers that undergo spa treatments using toothless Garra Rufa fish are at a 'very low'
The Excalibur 2 ride at the Camelot Theme Park in Chorley, Lancashire has remained closed
Right Directions has launched a second stage to its auditing process to challenge the way
Castle Point Borough Council has been fined £18,000 and ordered to pay costs of £7,500
An investigation has commenced after an 11-year-old boy was killed when he fell from a
Wiltshire Council has become the latest UK local authority to remove sunbeds from public leisure
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to launch an investigation into the cause of
Surrey County Cricket Club's (SCCC) plans for the £35m redevelopment of the Brit Oval venue
Theme parks and fairgrounds in the UK have been urged to ensure that staff are
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), part of the UK Government’s Department of Health, is
Oakwood Leisure Ltd will stand trial at the Crown Court over the death of a
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HCM promotional features
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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.
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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: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
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WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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