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The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
London yoga studio operator, MoreYoga, teamed up with The Lonely Girls Club last month to
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
After four years in development, The Chancery Rosewood will open in the iconic former US
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
A recent OnePoll survey on behalf of The Gym Group (TGG) has found one in
Skincare and spa brand Gaia Skincare has launched the Gaia Affinity Experience, a spa journey
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
Safe Space, supplier of lockers and changing room solutions to the fitness and leisure industry,
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
UK Parliament will debate COVID-19 restrictions on gyms and leisure centres on Monday 23 November,
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
Industry body, ukactive, is encouraging all fitness operators in England to contact their local MP
A new national campaign aims to bridge the physical activity gender gap between women and
The UK government will ask gyms and leisure centres in England to close between 5
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
A COVID-19 positive gym member visited a club on consecutive days without infecting anyone while
As spas prepare for reopening following the Coronavirus pandemic, many operators are looking into what
Spa and wellness icon, Sue Harmsworth has given a masterclass as part of the GWS
The UK government has launched an online portal aimed at strengthening its support to charities
Disabled people should be offered more opportunities to play sport alongside non-disabled people. That is
Gregg Rumble has joined Safe Space Lockers as its new sales director. Rumble brings more
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
A new luxury wellness destination with a focus on ayurvedic philosophies, state-of-the-art medical aesthetics and
Independently-owned boutique fitness operator Discobarre, which "bridges the gap between fitness and dance", will launch
Eaton Workshop, a new hotel focused on wellness and social engagement, has opened in Washington,
Katherine Lo, daughter of Langham Hospitality Group chair Ka Shui Lo, has transformed the group’s
TRIB3 will be adding two studios to its portfolio this week, with the opening of
The architect behind the American Museum of Natural History's hotly-anticipated new wing has made a
A new app has been launched that enables UK gym owners to trade-in their old
The latest in luxury design and a classic, historic setting have been brought together beautifully
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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
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
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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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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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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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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
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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
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Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Safe Space news

The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
London yoga studio operator, MoreYoga, teamed up with The Lonely Girls Club last month to
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
After four years in development, The Chancery Rosewood will open in the iconic former US
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Although Covid may no longer be a ‘significant’ threat to business, the connected fitness industry
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
A recent OnePoll survey on behalf of The Gym Group (TGG) has found one in
Skincare and spa brand Gaia Skincare has launched the Gaia Affinity Experience, a spa journey
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
Safe Space, supplier of lockers and changing room solutions to the fitness and leisure industry,
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
UK Parliament will debate COVID-19 restrictions on gyms and leisure centres on Monday 23 November,
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
Industry body, ukactive, is encouraging all fitness operators in England to contact their local MP
A new national campaign aims to bridge the physical activity gender gap between women and
The UK government will ask gyms and leisure centres in England to close between 5
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
A COVID-19 positive gym member visited a club on consecutive days without infecting anyone while
As spas prepare for reopening following the Coronavirus pandemic, many operators are looking into what
Spa and wellness icon, Sue Harmsworth has given a masterclass as part of the GWS
The UK government has launched an online portal aimed at strengthening its support to charities
Disabled people should be offered more opportunities to play sport alongside non-disabled people. That is
Gregg Rumble has joined Safe Space Lockers as its new sales director. Rumble brings more
Health Club operator Planet Fitness is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 years
A new luxury wellness destination with a focus on ayurvedic philosophies, state-of-the-art medical aesthetics and
Independently-owned boutique fitness operator Discobarre, which "bridges the gap between fitness and dance", will launch
Eaton Workshop, a new hotel focused on wellness and social engagement, has opened in Washington,
Katherine Lo, daughter of Langham Hospitality Group chair Ka Shui Lo, has transformed the group’s
TRIB3 will be adding two studios to its portfolio this week, with the opening of
The architect behind the American Museum of Natural History's hotly-anticipated new wing has made a
A new app has been launched that enables UK gym owners to trade-in their old
The latest in luxury design and a classic, historic setting have been brought together beautifully
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
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
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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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