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A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
UK independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is rolling out Glute Zones across its estate, with
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Devona Spa at Hilton Aberdeen TECA, UK, has relaunched following upgrades that include a
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has partnered with CoverMe Fitness to simplify instructor recruitment, team management
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
The latest State of the Spa Industry Survey from the UK Spa Association (UKSA) reveals
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
Mike Farrar is stepping down as chair of UK Active, after being appointed interim Permanent
The Gym Group has announced positive trading momentum has continued through the second half of
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Spelthorne Borough Council has opened the doors to a world-leading leisure centre built to Passivhaus
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
Directors, Aaron McCulloch and James Lorey, have completed a management buy-out of Your Personal Training
The latest Moving Communities Impact Report from Sport England is out today (16 August) and
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
Pentathlon GB has launched a new sub-brand, Penta+, as part of a strategy to modernise
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
EuropeActive is starting the hunt for a new CEO as Andreas Paulsen has indicated he'll
RWS Entertainment Group, based in New York City, has relaunched as RWS Global to create
Eco-spa resort operator Lefay Resorts & Residences has unveiled a three-year Lefay Spa Academy training
Hotel and spa operator Banyan Tree Group has signed a deal with La Quinta Real
North American spa franchise Massage Heights has reported record-breaking revenues and peak company average unit
Spa industry veteran Amanda Al-Masri is heading up Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ wellness division as
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
Scottish hotel group Crerar Hotels has unveiled a new spa therapist apprenticeship programme in a
The National Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC 2022), has been held for the 19th time. Taking
The Daniel Thwaites Spa Group has announced the launch of The Spa Academy, a training
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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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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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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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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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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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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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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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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Recruitment news

A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
UK independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is rolling out Glute Zones across its estate, with
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Devona Spa at Hilton Aberdeen TECA, UK, has relaunched following upgrades that include a
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has partnered with CoverMe Fitness to simplify instructor recruitment, team management
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
The latest State of the Spa Industry Survey from the UK Spa Association (UKSA) reveals
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
Mike Farrar is stepping down as chair of UK Active, after being appointed interim Permanent
The Gym Group has announced positive trading momentum has continued through the second half of
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Spelthorne Borough Council has opened the doors to a world-leading leisure centre built to Passivhaus
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
Directors, Aaron McCulloch and James Lorey, have completed a management buy-out of Your Personal Training
The latest Moving Communities Impact Report from Sport England is out today (16 August) and
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
Pentathlon GB has launched a new sub-brand, Penta+, as part of a strategy to modernise
Industry veteran Jason Worthy, who was appointed CEO of Anytime Fitness UK eight months ago,
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
EuropeActive is starting the hunt for a new CEO as Andreas Paulsen has indicated he'll
RWS Entertainment Group, based in New York City, has relaunched as RWS Global to create
Eco-spa resort operator Lefay Resorts & Residences has unveiled a three-year Lefay Spa Academy training
Hotel and spa operator Banyan Tree Group has signed a deal with La Quinta Real
North American spa franchise Massage Heights has reported record-breaking revenues and peak company average unit
Spa industry veteran Amanda Al-Masri is heading up Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ wellness division as
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
Scottish hotel group Crerar Hotels has unveiled a new spa therapist apprenticeship programme in a
The National Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC 2022), has been held for the 19th time. Taking
The Daniel Thwaites Spa Group has announced the launch of The Spa Academy, a training
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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
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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