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The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned
Precor made history in 2011 with the launch of the first connected fitness console. Since
Fitness equipment specialist, Dyaco UK, has acquired online fitness marketplace Sweatband.com. Founder, Maz Darvish, will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Online fitness platform, Zwift, has launched the first game controllers designed specifically for its virtual
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
The PureGym app has been named the Health and Fitness App of the Year at
Creating workout experiences will be the main theme of this year's Retention Convention, which will
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Peloton is expanding its reach within the online fitness market with the launch of a
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has formed a partnership with WW (formerly called Weight Watchers),
A new report shows how the pandemic is shifting consumer behaviours in fitness, sport and
Virtuagym, a leading provider of fitness technology for gyms and trainers, has announced the launch
How Will Fitness Evolve In 2021? Uscreen is the premier video monetization platform on a
An online fitness community, created by personal trainer and social media influencer, Talilla Henchoz, during
Boutique gym attendance and class bookings in some world regions have bounced back to around
Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards
Les Mills will launch a new global campaign in September, celebrating the return of fitness
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG),
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth is making his online fitness programme Centrfit available for free for
A study charting the effects of intermediary services – or aggregators – in the fitness
A white paper charting the effects of intermediary services – or aggregators – in the
The number of people in the UK who are members of a private health and
Online fitness company LRG Fitness has launched a new on-demand service. LRG On Demand will
Online fitness marketplace Hussle has reached overfunded status within days of launching its first ever
Online fitness marketplace Hussle has signed a deal to begin offering Premier Inn customers access
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym is to undergo a rebrand as the service shifts its focus
Reebok and online training platform GymCube have announced a new partnership with the Register of
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym has signed a partnership deal with customer data expert InfoSum. According
A crowdfunding platform, based on transactions in cryptocurrency, is aiming to offer sports organisations, clubs
PayAsUGym receives industry recognition for its work increasing participation at more than 2,500 gyms and
MoveGB, the online fitness platform getting more people active for life, is supporting the ukactive
Technogym, a world leading company in fitness and wellness technologies and solutions, has announced an
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Opinion
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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Life Lessons
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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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
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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Online fitness news

The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned
Precor made history in 2011 with the launch of the first connected fitness console. Since
Fitness equipment specialist, Dyaco UK, has acquired online fitness marketplace Sweatband.com. Founder, Maz Darvish, will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Online fitness platform, Zwift, has launched the first game controllers designed specifically for its virtual
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
The PureGym app has been named the Health and Fitness App of the Year at
Creating workout experiences will be the main theme of this year's Retention Convention, which will
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Peloton is expanding its reach within the online fitness market with the launch of a
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has formed a partnership with WW (formerly called Weight Watchers),
A new report shows how the pandemic is shifting consumer behaviours in fitness, sport and
Virtuagym, a leading provider of fitness technology for gyms and trainers, has announced the launch
How Will Fitness Evolve In 2021? Uscreen is the premier video monetization platform on a
An online fitness community, created by personal trainer and social media influencer, Talilla Henchoz, during
Boutique gym attendance and class bookings in some world regions have bounced back to around
Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards
Les Mills will launch a new global campaign in September, celebrating the return of fitness
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG),
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth is making his online fitness programme Centrfit available for free for
A study charting the effects of intermediary services – or aggregators – in the fitness
A white paper charting the effects of intermediary services – or aggregators – in the
The number of people in the UK who are members of a private health and
Online fitness company LRG Fitness has launched a new on-demand service. LRG On Demand will
Online fitness marketplace Hussle has reached overfunded status within days of launching its first ever
Online fitness marketplace Hussle has signed a deal to begin offering Premier Inn customers access
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym is to undergo a rebrand as the service shifts its focus
Reebok and online training platform GymCube have announced a new partnership with the Register of
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym has signed a partnership deal with customer data expert InfoSum. According
A crowdfunding platform, based on transactions in cryptocurrency, is aiming to offer sports organisations, clubs
PayAsUGym receives industry recognition for its work increasing participation at more than 2,500 gyms and
MoveGB, the online fitness platform getting more people active for life, is supporting the ukactive
Technogym, a world leading company in fitness and wellness technologies and solutions, has announced an
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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
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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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