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VisitBritain has announced that its flagship annual travel trade event, ExploreGB, is to be held
Historic properties and attractions across England experienced significant growth in visitor numbers in 2017. VisitEngland’s
VisitEngland has named the best Britain's tourism industry has to offer, announcing the winners of
Three of the UK’s three most populated cities – London, Birmingham and Manchester – have
“I Travel For” is the new message from VisitBritain, which this week launched its tourism
Former House of Commons deputy leader Michael Ellis has been named parliamentary undersecretary for arts,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
VisitBritain as launched a UK-wide campaign to encourage the country’s young adult population to take
Around 250,000 holidaymakers from China spent more than £1bn in the UK last year, marking
Interactive video technology will allow holidaymakers to create their own personalised digital itineraries when visiting
English gardens and zoos experienced an 8 per cent surge in visitors over 2016, according
Development of a London/Bristol tourism route, a tour of Britain’s world famous horse-racing courses, travel
Britain continues to be a must-see destination, after more people visited the UK from overseas
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
National tourism quango VisitEngland is hoping to capitalise on a bumper year of sport to
The relationship between music and the UK's tourism economy will be explored at a conference
VisitEngland is inviting bids for a share of £40m (US$57.7m, €50.6m) fund aimed at driving
Andrew Stokes, the former CEO of Marketing Manchester, has been named interim director, England by
Ahead of the release of the new James Bond blockbuster Spectre, VisitBritain has turned to
The global popularity of the Premier League helped bring in £684m worth of spending last
Wayne Hemingway MBE, the creative designer and visionary behind the £18m ($27m, €24m) restoration of
VisitBritain has launched a new three-year 'Countryside is GREAT' campaign, designed to attract foreign tourists
The UK tourism sector is predicted to continue its strong course of growth in 2015,
British landmarks Giant’s Causeway, Hadrian’s Wall and Kensington Palace are among 101 points of interest
London tourism chiefs have created a two-week long lifestyle package fit for any A list
VisitBritain has announced that current board member Sally Balcombe will become the tourism body’s new
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Sally Balcombe news

VisitBritain has announced that its flagship annual travel trade event, ExploreGB, is to be held
Historic properties and attractions across England experienced significant growth in visitor numbers in 2017. VisitEngland’s
VisitEngland has named the best Britain's tourism industry has to offer, announcing the winners of
Three of the UK’s three most populated cities – London, Birmingham and Manchester – have
“I Travel For” is the new message from VisitBritain, which this week launched its tourism
Former House of Commons deputy leader Michael Ellis has been named parliamentary undersecretary for arts,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
VisitBritain as launched a UK-wide campaign to encourage the country’s young adult population to take
Around 250,000 holidaymakers from China spent more than £1bn in the UK last year, marking
Interactive video technology will allow holidaymakers to create their own personalised digital itineraries when visiting
English gardens and zoos experienced an 8 per cent surge in visitors over 2016, according
Development of a London/Bristol tourism route, a tour of Britain’s world famous horse-racing courses, travel
Britain continues to be a must-see destination, after more people visited the UK from overseas
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
National tourism quango VisitEngland is hoping to capitalise on a bumper year of sport to
The relationship between music and the UK's tourism economy will be explored at a conference
VisitEngland is inviting bids for a share of £40m (US$57.7m, €50.6m) fund aimed at driving
Andrew Stokes, the former CEO of Marketing Manchester, has been named interim director, England by
Ahead of the release of the new James Bond blockbuster Spectre, VisitBritain has turned to
The global popularity of the Premier League helped bring in £684m worth of spending last
Wayne Hemingway MBE, the creative designer and visionary behind the £18m ($27m, €24m) restoration of
VisitBritain has launched a new three-year 'Countryside is GREAT' campaign, designed to attract foreign tourists
The UK tourism sector is predicted to continue its strong course of growth in 2015,
British landmarks Giant’s Causeway, Hadrian’s Wall and Kensington Palace are among 101 points of interest
London tourism chiefs have created a two-week long lifestyle package fit for any A list
VisitBritain has announced that current board member Sally Balcombe will become the tourism body’s new
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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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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