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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
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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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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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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The Breath Coach
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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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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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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
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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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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
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