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After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the
Rollercoaster and ride designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides has announced its latest concept, the Spike
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
Les Mills has created a VR version of its Bodycombat workout and made it available
True Fitness, manufacturer of commercial cardio and strength equipment since 1981, has appointed Matt Hacker
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Les Mills has launched a new solution to help fitness operators transform space in their
Electronics giant LG has entered the fitness and wellness market with the launch of a
Fitness equipment firm Nautilus Inc is looking for a buyer for its commercial equipment brand
At-home fitness company Echelon Fitness has signed a partnership deal with interior and product designer
Private equity firm North Castle Partners has taken a stake in at-home fitness and indoor
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has named James "Jim" Barr IV as its chief executive officer.
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Studio, presented by Hutchison Technologies provided a high-octane stage for a variety of GroupX
Legacy Entertainment has partnered with Trans Studio to create Road Rage, the world's first ever
Construction work on The Wave, a £37m indoor water park and leisure centre in Coventry,
Hutchison Technologies have been helping customers to deliver bespoke member experiences across UK health, fitness
DW Fitness First is introducing a new water-based HIIT class in order to cater to
Celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls’ new £20m (US$26.3m, €22.5m) adventure attraction in Birmingham, UK, has opened
Equipment supplier Matrix Fitness has restructured its sales team and added a trio of senior
TV journalist and presenter Dr Michael Mosley has been announced as a keynote speaker for
Thanks to increasing industry support Elevate, the UK’s largest physical activity trade event, has announced
The team behind high-end fitness and wellbeing club KX has opened a pay-as-you-go boutique studio
British architecture practice FaulknerBrowns have been selected to design a £50m (US$64m, €54.3m) indoor sports
St Michaels Health Club has opened after a £2m (US$2.6m, €2.3m) revamp of the former
David Lloyd Leisure has exchanged contracts to buy premium health club The Academy in Harrogate,
Places for People Leisure has a won a 20-year contract to run council-owned fitness facilities
Nottingham’s West Bridgford district has kicked off 2017 by welcoming a £13m (US$15.9m, €15.3m) sport
Fitness equipment supplier Octane Fitness UK has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of
US-based fitness equipment provider Nautilus saw its revenues increase by 32 per cent in the
Planning approval for a “game-changing” £37m (US$49m, €43.7m) water park has been granted by Coventry
High flyers working in the central business district of Frankfurt are being offered an exercise
The brand new £7.5m Tewkesbury Leisure Centre has opened to the public, with Places for
Octane’s new Zero Runner is designed to give a walking, jogging or running workout without
DW Sports Fitness director Scott Best has moved into the booming boutique studio sector with
This week leisure architecture was celebrated in two high-profile competitions: RIBA’s first International Prize and
FaulknerBrowns Architects partner Michael Hall has described how the studio’s planned indoor waterpark project in
Elevate, the new trade show which aims to unite sectors in tackling physical inactivity, kicks
International gym franchise Snap Fitness has announced that it has signed a major UK development
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Dame Sally Davies, is to discuss the key role
Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Exerp
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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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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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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Octane news

After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the
Rollercoaster and ride designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides has announced its latest concept, the Spike
The Tarka Leisure Centre in North Devon, which reopened in June after a £15m revamp,
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened a new club in Cricklewood Lane, London. The launch
Les Mills has created a VR version of its Bodycombat workout and made it available
True Fitness, manufacturer of commercial cardio and strength equipment since 1981, has appointed Matt Hacker
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Les Mills has launched a new solution to help fitness operators transform space in their
Electronics giant LG has entered the fitness and wellness market with the launch of a
Fitness equipment firm Nautilus Inc is looking for a buyer for its commercial equipment brand
At-home fitness company Echelon Fitness has signed a partnership deal with interior and product designer
Private equity firm North Castle Partners has taken a stake in at-home fitness and indoor
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has named James "Jim" Barr IV as its chief executive officer.
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Studio, presented by Hutchison Technologies provided a high-octane stage for a variety of GroupX
Legacy Entertainment has partnered with Trans Studio to create Road Rage, the world's first ever
Construction work on The Wave, a £37m indoor water park and leisure centre in Coventry,
Hutchison Technologies have been helping customers to deliver bespoke member experiences across UK health, fitness
DW Fitness First is introducing a new water-based HIIT class in order to cater to
Celebrity survivalist Bear Grylls’ new £20m (US$26.3m, €22.5m) adventure attraction in Birmingham, UK, has opened
Equipment supplier Matrix Fitness has restructured its sales team and added a trio of senior
TV journalist and presenter Dr Michael Mosley has been announced as a keynote speaker for
Thanks to increasing industry support Elevate, the UK’s largest physical activity trade event, has announced
The team behind high-end fitness and wellbeing club KX has opened a pay-as-you-go boutique studio
British architecture practice FaulknerBrowns have been selected to design a £50m (US$64m, €54.3m) indoor sports
St Michaels Health Club has opened after a £2m (US$2.6m, €2.3m) revamp of the former
David Lloyd Leisure has exchanged contracts to buy premium health club The Academy in Harrogate,
Places for People Leisure has a won a 20-year contract to run council-owned fitness facilities
Nottingham’s West Bridgford district has kicked off 2017 by welcoming a £13m (US$15.9m, €15.3m) sport
Fitness equipment supplier Octane Fitness UK has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of
US-based fitness equipment provider Nautilus saw its revenues increase by 32 per cent in the
Planning approval for a “game-changing” £37m (US$49m, €43.7m) water park has been granted by Coventry
High flyers working in the central business district of Frankfurt are being offered an exercise
The brand new £7.5m Tewkesbury Leisure Centre has opened to the public, with Places for
Octane’s new Zero Runner is designed to give a walking, jogging or running workout without
DW Sports Fitness director Scott Best has moved into the booming boutique studio sector with
This week leisure architecture was celebrated in two high-profile competitions: RIBA’s first International Prize and
FaulknerBrowns Architects partner Michael Hall has described how the studio’s planned indoor waterpark project in
Elevate, the new trade show which aims to unite sectors in tackling physical inactivity, kicks
International gym franchise Snap Fitness has announced that it has signed a major UK development
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Dame Sally Davies, is to discuss the key role
Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Exerp
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
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Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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