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Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) latest Q&A with experts on wellness in the age of
The home of British codebreaking, Bletchley Park has been named among the winners of this
Doctors have called on the Conservative government to take "urgent action" to improve low levels
First, the good news. Women now account for 40 per cent of board members across
Greater diversity and inclusivity in the heritage sector, and more jobs aimed at young people
Disneyland Paris is to host the first ever official LGBTQ event held at a Disney
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
Katherine Lo, daughter of Langham Hospitality Group chair Ka Shui Lo, has transformed the group’s
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched the draft of his first London Plan
An architecture competition has been launched to design of Australia’s first purpose-built Pride Centre for
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released its second global report on LGBT
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The American Alliance of Museums has spoken out against the decision by US President Donald
National governing bodies (NGB) must broaden their reach to schools in order to tackle homophobia
A brand new exhibition devoted to the strangely adorable Moomins is opening today (15 December)
Sport England has kicked off a review of the current coaching qualifications framework in an
Despite Florida posting record visitor numbers for the year, Britain’s decision to leave the European
The US has announced a new monument to LGBT rights, the place where its gay
Orlando’s theme parks have united in solidarity following the tragic events of the weekend, which
Health and fitness industry networking event SIBEC UK 2016 gets underway at The Belfry in
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has been announced as the keynote speaker for physical activity
An independent review which focuses on the welfare and safety of participants in grassroots and
A commitment to engaging women and underrepresented groups has resulted in the Royal Yachting Association
A number of sports governing bodies in Scotland feel there is “too much focus” on
Spafinder Wellness 365 announced its 2016 Spa & Wellness Top Ten Trends Forecast in a
Nine-time Paralympic champion Lord Holmes and former head of diversity at London 2012, Stephen Frost,
The International Olympic Committee has unanimously agreed on its biggest reforms in decades, which will
VisitScotland has produced Edinburgh’s first ever ultimate survival guide to help festivalgoers make the most
Sport Wales has helped launch a new charter that aims to encourage members of the
Birmingham’s LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community has opened a new sports and fitness
A museum for LGBT American history is on the cards for US capital city, Washington
All major UK sports have joined forces to sign up to the Government Equalities Office
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Talking point
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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Interview
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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Insight
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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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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
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Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
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Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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LGBT news

Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) latest Q&A with experts on wellness in the age of
The home of British codebreaking, Bletchley Park has been named among the winners of this
Doctors have called on the Conservative government to take "urgent action" to improve low levels
First, the good news. Women now account for 40 per cent of board members across
Greater diversity and inclusivity in the heritage sector, and more jobs aimed at young people
Disneyland Paris is to host the first ever official LGBTQ event held at a Disney
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
Katherine Lo, daughter of Langham Hospitality Group chair Ka Shui Lo, has transformed the group’s
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched the draft of his first London Plan
An architecture competition has been launched to design of Australia’s first purpose-built Pride Centre for
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released its second global report on LGBT
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The American Alliance of Museums has spoken out against the decision by US President Donald
National governing bodies (NGB) must broaden their reach to schools in order to tackle homophobia
A brand new exhibition devoted to the strangely adorable Moomins is opening today (15 December)
Sport England has kicked off a review of the current coaching qualifications framework in an
Despite Florida posting record visitor numbers for the year, Britain’s decision to leave the European
The US has announced a new monument to LGBT rights, the place where its gay
Orlando’s theme parks have united in solidarity following the tragic events of the weekend, which
Health and fitness industry networking event SIBEC UK 2016 gets underway at The Belfry in
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has been announced as the keynote speaker for physical activity
An independent review which focuses on the welfare and safety of participants in grassroots and
A commitment to engaging women and underrepresented groups has resulted in the Royal Yachting Association
A number of sports governing bodies in Scotland feel there is “too much focus” on
Spafinder Wellness 365 announced its 2016 Spa & Wellness Top Ten Trends Forecast in a
Nine-time Paralympic champion Lord Holmes and former head of diversity at London 2012, Stephen Frost,
The International Olympic Committee has unanimously agreed on its biggest reforms in decades, which will
VisitScotland has produced Edinburgh’s first ever ultimate survival guide to help festivalgoers make the most
Sport Wales has helped launch a new charter that aims to encourage members of the
Birmingham’s LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community has opened a new sports and fitness
A museum for LGBT American history is on the cards for US capital city, Washington
All major UK sports have joined forces to sign up to the Government Equalities Office
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
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
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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