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Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
On 24 June 2022, skincare specialist and therapist trainer Jennifer Young will launch a new
Award-winning therapist trainer, Jennifer Young has launched more free educational content to support therapists affected
Former scientific publishing executive René Olivieri has taken over as chair of the UK's National
Elora Hardy has been made an Honorary Royal Designer for Industry by the Royal Society
Three health and fitness industry professionals at the beginning of their careers have been named
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A telescope that once belonged to Sir Isaac Newton, the microscope used by Robert Hooke
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and Future Fit Training have signed a strategic
A visitor centre in Sherwood Forest – home to the world-famous tales of Robin Hood
Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall in Plymouth, UK will be hosting a two-night women's wellness
The Royal Society has announced “Places of Science”, a new funding scheme for small museums
The city of Melbourne is aiming to secure itself as Australia's culture capital, with the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed four
The number of accidental drownings in the UK fell by 15 per cent last year.
Having GPs based in gyms and health clubs – where they could work together with
The CEO of Eureka!, the National Children’s Museum in Halifax, UK, has said plans for
The physical activity sector’s best performers in workforce development were announced last night (30 November)
The BBC is partnering with a number of UK institutions and charities to launch a
Guidance covering the construction of indoor trampoline parks, as well as operating and maintenance requirements,
“Archaic” town planning laws are blocking fitness businesses from having impactful presences on English high
Changes made to Sport England’s funding model is encouraging national governing bodies (NGB) to “rethink”
Safety guidelines covering the way trampoline parks are built and run will move a step
Experts and campaign groups have poured scorn on the government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, describing it
Northern Irish architects have been given the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Bjarke
A conservation initiative which aims to offer “physical activity with a purpose” is planning to
MuseumNext Dublin takes place over three days in April with the first day spread across
The government’s long overdue childhood obesity strategy is facing further delays, with the document now
Health experts are calling for labelling on food and drink to show how much activity
Health experts are calling on the government to scrap the so-called ‘fat letters’ posted to
Physical activity should be embedded into every aspect of society, says ukactive, which will today
Operator Continuum Attractions has confirmed that it is working alongside the UK's Royal Mint to
A study looking at the heritage and cultural value of the UK’s towns and cities
Continuum Leading Attractions is teaming up with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
City commuters are being offered free metro tickets in exchange for a quick workout as
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
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Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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Royal Society news

Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a
More than 100 people from across the academic and sport and physical activity sectors gathered
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
On 24 June 2022, skincare specialist and therapist trainer Jennifer Young will launch a new
Award-winning therapist trainer, Jennifer Young has launched more free educational content to support therapists affected
Former scientific publishing executive René Olivieri has taken over as chair of the UK's National
Elora Hardy has been made an Honorary Royal Designer for Industry by the Royal Society
Three health and fitness industry professionals at the beginning of their careers have been named
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A telescope that once belonged to Sir Isaac Newton, the microscope used by Robert Hooke
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and Future Fit Training have signed a strategic
A visitor centre in Sherwood Forest – home to the world-famous tales of Robin Hood
Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall in Plymouth, UK will be hosting a two-night women's wellness
The Royal Society has announced “Places of Science”, a new funding scheme for small museums
The city of Melbourne is aiming to secure itself as Australia's culture capital, with the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed four
The number of accidental drownings in the UK fell by 15 per cent last year.
Having GPs based in gyms and health clubs – where they could work together with
The CEO of Eureka!, the National Children’s Museum in Halifax, UK, has said plans for
The physical activity sector’s best performers in workforce development were announced last night (30 November)
The BBC is partnering with a number of UK institutions and charities to launch a
Guidance covering the construction of indoor trampoline parks, as well as operating and maintenance requirements,
“Archaic” town planning laws are blocking fitness businesses from having impactful presences on English high
Changes made to Sport England’s funding model is encouraging national governing bodies (NGB) to “rethink”
Safety guidelines covering the way trampoline parks are built and run will move a step
Experts and campaign groups have poured scorn on the government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, describing it
Northern Irish architects have been given the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Bjarke
A conservation initiative which aims to offer “physical activity with a purpose” is planning to
MuseumNext Dublin takes place over three days in April with the first day spread across
The government’s long overdue childhood obesity strategy is facing further delays, with the document now
Health experts are calling for labelling on food and drink to show how much activity
Health experts are calling on the government to scrap the so-called ‘fat letters’ posted to
Physical activity should be embedded into every aspect of society, says ukactive, which will today
Operator Continuum Attractions has confirmed that it is working alongside the UK's Royal Mint to
A study looking at the heritage and cultural value of the UK’s towns and cities
Continuum Leading Attractions is teaming up with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
City commuters are being offered free metro tickets in exchange for a quick workout as
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
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
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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