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Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Sona is an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator designed to address stress and burnout. Spearheaded by
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Movementum Natural Health Systems has teamed up with the UK’s first National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC)
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
Wave Active has opened a new suite designed to support older adults and people living
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
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
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
Nuffield Health is set to roll out its new Long-Term Conditions Rehabilitation Programme, aiming to
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Outcomes for people who experience strokes in England will be vastly improved going forward, thanks
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS
A world-first study has found that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exercise can successfully
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has announced the appointment of Dan
According to a study commissioned by GM Active, health intervention programmes provide more than £20,000
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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NHS news

Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Sona is an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator designed to address stress and burnout. Spearheaded by
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Movementum Natural Health Systems has teamed up with the UK’s first National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC)
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
Wave Active has opened a new suite designed to support older adults and people living
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
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
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
Nuffield Health is set to roll out its new Long-Term Conditions Rehabilitation Programme, aiming to
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Outcomes for people who experience strokes in England will be vastly improved going forward, thanks
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS
A world-first study has found that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exercise can successfully
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has announced the appointment of Dan
According to a study commissioned by GM Active, health intervention programmes provide more than £20,000
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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