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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Gymnation is introducing NapTime, a new class designed to help people sleep. Sleep deprivation is
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
Research by the Health and Fitness Association suggests that 2026 will be another good year
JD Gyms is delivering 'sector-leading metrics' as well as record pre-tax profits, turnover and EBITDA
As men’s mental health increasingly comes under the spotlight, industry veteran, Rasmus Ingerslev, has launched
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
Derrick Evans MBE, more commonly known as Mr Motivator, has joined forces with Innerva as
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
Backed by KSL Capital Partners, OakNorth has provided a £75 million leveraged finance loan to
UK employee representative organisation, CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has begun
Snozone, Europe’s largest indoor ski centre operator is seeking acquisition opportunities in the UK health
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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
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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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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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
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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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Opinion
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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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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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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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 fitness news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Gymnation is introducing NapTime, a new class designed to help people sleep. Sleep deprivation is
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
Research by the Health and Fitness Association suggests that 2026 will be another good year
JD Gyms is delivering 'sector-leading metrics' as well as record pre-tax profits, turnover and EBITDA
As men’s mental health increasingly comes under the spotlight, industry veteran, Rasmus Ingerslev, has launched
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
Derrick Evans MBE, more commonly known as Mr Motivator, has joined forces with Innerva as
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
Backed by KSL Capital Partners, OakNorth has provided a £75 million leveraged finance loan to
UK employee representative organisation, CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has begun
Snozone, Europe’s largest indoor ski centre operator is seeking acquisition opportunities in the UK health
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
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EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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