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The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Young and affluent consumers are leading health club usage in Latin America, according to research
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
According to research carried out in the US by YouGov, cost is the main reason
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There,
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi,
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Irish health club chain West Wood Club is launching a new outdoor exercise concept at
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of the Accor group, is introducing Pullman Power Fitness, a
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
Hotel group Lošinj Hotels and Villas has unveiled a newly refurbished integrated fitness and wellness
As countries around the world gear up to relax their lockdown rules, there remains a
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Glenn Earlam, CEO of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), says the operator is reopening 26 of
People with severe vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to experience severe complications –
Outdoor activity provider Our Parks, which offers people across England free outdoor exercise and fitness
Dattner Architects have been chosen to transform the Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center North Campus in
Thonburi Healthcare Group is planning a residential project for retirees in Bangkok with a focus
IAAPA has opened registration for its annual charity events supporting Give Kids the World Village
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
Boutique hotel group City & Country Hotels has revealed details of the spa being launched
Boutique hotel operator City & Country Hotels has revealed plans to open its fifth UK
Government departments should turn to sport and outdoor recreation as cost effective solutions in combating
Spa and fitness consultancy firm WTS International (WTS) has announced its collaboration with development company
Ford Motor Company is leading the way in supporting a fit and healthy workplace by
The threat to the existence of public parks is a threat to the nation’s physical
Doctors in the UK are being urged to adopt “green prescriptions” similar to those which
The number of people exercising for the express purpose of benefiting their health has more
British Military Fitness (BMF) has launched a new training academy for fitness instructors and personal
Score Sports Center in Willow Springs – a suburb of Chicago, US – has re-opened
Almost 90 per cent of people value outdoor spaces like the coast, lakes and waterways
Mental health charity, Mind, has launched the country’s first large scale programme to encourage those
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) is in line to offer even more career
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness has become the first operator to receive ukactive Outdoor
Battling the elements is a familiar pastime for British Military Fitness (BMF) trainers and devotees,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
12,300
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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…
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
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Company profiles
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Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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

OUTDOOR EXERCISE news

The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Young and affluent consumers are leading health club usage in Latin America, according to research
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
According to research carried out in the US by YouGov, cost is the main reason
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There,
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi,
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Irish health club chain West Wood Club is launching a new outdoor exercise concept at
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of the Accor group, is introducing Pullman Power Fitness, a
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
Hotel group Lošinj Hotels and Villas has unveiled a newly refurbished integrated fitness and wellness
As countries around the world gear up to relax their lockdown rules, there remains a
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has reopened 50 of its clubs for socially distanced outdoor exercise.
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Glenn Earlam, CEO of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), says the operator is reopening 26 of
People with severe vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to experience severe complications –
Outdoor activity provider Our Parks, which offers people across England free outdoor exercise and fitness
Dattner Architects have been chosen to transform the Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center North Campus in
Thonburi Healthcare Group is planning a residential project for retirees in Bangkok with a focus
IAAPA has opened registration for its annual charity events supporting Give Kids the World Village
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
Boutique hotel group City & Country Hotels has revealed details of the spa being launched
Boutique hotel operator City & Country Hotels has revealed plans to open its fifth UK
Government departments should turn to sport and outdoor recreation as cost effective solutions in combating
Spa and fitness consultancy firm WTS International (WTS) has announced its collaboration with development company
Ford Motor Company is leading the way in supporting a fit and healthy workplace by
The threat to the existence of public parks is a threat to the nation’s physical
Doctors in the UK are being urged to adopt “green prescriptions” similar to those which
The number of people exercising for the express purpose of benefiting their health has more
British Military Fitness (BMF) has launched a new training academy for fitness instructors and personal
Score Sports Center in Willow Springs – a suburb of Chicago, US – has re-opened
Almost 90 per cent of people value outdoor spaces like the coast, lakes and waterways
Mental health charity, Mind, has launched the country’s first large scale programme to encourage those
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) is in line to offer even more career
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness has become the first operator to receive ukactive Outdoor
Battling the elements is a familiar pastime for British Military Fitness (BMF) trainers and devotees,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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