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Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
According to the annual US consumer health and wellness survey from Life Time, people are
Life Time is launching into the medical wellness market with a longevity and performance concept
Leading fitness supplier Physical Company and Athletic Thinking – an organisation whose deep expertise in
GymAware, a fitness equipment company based in Australia, has created Flex, a tracking device that
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Power Plate, the global leader in Whole Body Vibration Training equipment for 20 years, has
Fusion Lifestyle, the highly experienced sports and leisure management brand is working with Power Plate
To celebrate their 20th Anniversary Power Plate is pleased to launch its new trade in,
Physical activity could be a major tool in battling rising levels of loneliness among young
A new study has suggested that there is an "urgent need" for evidence-based guidelines around
Power Plate has teamed up with SKLZ, leader in sports training products, and EXOS, pioneers
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Escape Fitness has recently launched the FunXtion Interactive Platform, a cloud-based, multi-device solution designed for
Training solutions provider Escape Fitness will be debuting the FunXtion Interactive Platform in the US
A leading condom company has created the world’s first sports wear made entirely from condom
Progress made by British Swimming since its management restructure in 2013 has given the sport
A ‘wellness ring’ that uses health stats to make lifestyle suggestions has taken crowdfunding website
Resistance to spa benchmarking in the UAE is set to change thanks to a committee
Aside from helping to combat ageing, reduce risk of life-threatening conditions and improve brain function,
Physical activity employers are concerned by the lack of soft skills possessed by young personal
Research has found that just 15 minutes of mindful meditation can help people make more
Jeremy McCarthy, the new group director of spa for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, has spoken
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLHW) enjoyed its best ever trading year in 2013,
A few minutes of exercise can help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder perform better
Image: Cisco found active workers perform better New research from networking solutions firm Cisco UK
Researchers have found an association between physical fitness and the brain in 9- and 10-year-old
Parts of a former steelworks site and a reservoir in the village of Brymbo, near
A sharp decline in leisure and corporate travel during the first quarter of 2009 resulted
The Historic Properties Group, a partnership of Historic Scotland, Historic Houses Association and the National
Two thirds of hoteliers across the Republic of Ireland expect business in 2006 to be
Health and fitness operators are pulling out the stops to help victims of the Tsunami
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Perform Better news

Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
According to the annual US consumer health and wellness survey from Life Time, people are
Life Time is launching into the medical wellness market with a longevity and performance concept
Leading fitness supplier Physical Company and Athletic Thinking – an organisation whose deep expertise in
GymAware, a fitness equipment company based in Australia, has created Flex, a tracking device that
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Power Plate, the global leader in Whole Body Vibration Training equipment for 20 years, has
Fusion Lifestyle, the highly experienced sports and leisure management brand is working with Power Plate
To celebrate their 20th Anniversary Power Plate is pleased to launch its new trade in,
Physical activity could be a major tool in battling rising levels of loneliness among young
A new study has suggested that there is an "urgent need" for evidence-based guidelines around
Power Plate has teamed up with SKLZ, leader in sports training products, and EXOS, pioneers
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Escape Fitness has recently launched the FunXtion Interactive Platform, a cloud-based, multi-device solution designed for
Training solutions provider Escape Fitness will be debuting the FunXtion Interactive Platform in the US
A leading condom company has created the world’s first sports wear made entirely from condom
Progress made by British Swimming since its management restructure in 2013 has given the sport
A ‘wellness ring’ that uses health stats to make lifestyle suggestions has taken crowdfunding website
Resistance to spa benchmarking in the UAE is set to change thanks to a committee
Aside from helping to combat ageing, reduce risk of life-threatening conditions and improve brain function,
Physical activity employers are concerned by the lack of soft skills possessed by young personal
Research has found that just 15 minutes of mindful meditation can help people make more
Jeremy McCarthy, the new group director of spa for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, has spoken
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLHW) enjoyed its best ever trading year in 2013,
A few minutes of exercise can help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder perform better
Image: Cisco found active workers perform better New research from networking solutions firm Cisco UK
Researchers have found an association between physical fitness and the brain in 9- and 10-year-old
Parts of a former steelworks site and a reservoir in the village of Brymbo, near
A sharp decline in leisure and corporate travel during the first quarter of 2009 resulted
The Historic Properties Group, a partnership of Historic Scotland, Historic Houses Association and the National
Two thirds of hoteliers across the Republic of Ireland expect business in 2006 to be
Health and fitness operators are pulling out the stops to help victims of the Tsunami
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: Physical
Passionate about our customers’ success, Physical designs, sources and supplies industry-leading, high-quality products that help ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
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
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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