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Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
Taiwan’s premier sports and fitness B2B expo, TaiSPO, will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
Aromatherapy Associates has created a steam-activated essential oil blend called Support Breathe Shower Mist to
JD Gyms has introduced a new group exercise class for the new year. JD Engine
Anytime Fitness is tackling gymtimidation with a new advertising campaign and in-club initiative, designed for
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Charity running programme provider, Realbuzz, is sponsoring a new nationwide movement initiative in the UK,
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Researchers have discovered there's a cap on the number of calories the human body can
HiiClub has opened its second site, at Flannels’ flagship Leeds store, creating an "ecosystem of
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Independent Gyms are proud to announce the return of the Gym Operator Conference, taking place
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
Pub and hotel Ffolkes has revealed a destination spa that has cost just under £4
India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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
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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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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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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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
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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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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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
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
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Running news

Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
Taiwan’s premier sports and fitness B2B expo, TaiSPO, will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
Aromatherapy Associates has created a steam-activated essential oil blend called Support Breathe Shower Mist to
JD Gyms has introduced a new group exercise class for the new year. JD Engine
Anytime Fitness is tackling gymtimidation with a new advertising campaign and in-club initiative, designed for
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Charity running programme provider, Realbuzz, is sponsoring a new nationwide movement initiative in the UK,
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Researchers have discovered there's a cap on the number of calories the human body can
HiiClub has opened its second site, at Flannels’ flagship Leeds store, creating an "ecosystem of
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Independent Gyms are proud to announce the return of the Gym Operator Conference, taking place
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
Pub and hotel Ffolkes has revealed a destination spa that has cost just under £4
India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
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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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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