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Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
Sport England has renewed the contract for its Moving Communities study for another four years.
Puma Growth Partners has announced a £4 million investment into NRG Gyms to upscale its
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Everyone Active launched its first reformer Pilates studio – the first of 10 studios that will
The latest Moving Communities Impact Report from Sport England is out today (16 August) and
Everyone Active will take over the operation of Sheffield’s sports and leisure venues, including three
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
Power-assisted exercise specialist Innerva has teamed up with academics and technology providers to launch Planet
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power-assisted exercise studios and
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
London's Science Museum has opened a new gallery which seeks to change young people's perceptions
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the lack of older adults
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to
UK Active has released its final report on COVID-19 cases among health club, leisure centre
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
A new £40m build-to-rent development with a focus on wellbeing has opened to residents in
Frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing motor neurone disease (MND) in people with
ukactive has published new data from the National ReferAll Database (NRD) – the UK’s first
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
A new pioneering approach looks to help cancer patients prepare for and respond to treatment
The FA Cup final in May could be played in front of 20,000 football fans,
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016. Pre-pandemic,
As health clubs prepare for reopening, some are introducing programmes designed to help people recovering
An area north of Sheffield City Centre in the UK is to be designed as
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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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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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Sheffield news

Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
Sport England has renewed the contract for its Moving Communities study for another four years.
Puma Growth Partners has announced a £4 million investment into NRG Gyms to upscale its
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Everyone Active launched its first reformer Pilates studio – the first of 10 studios that will
The latest Moving Communities Impact Report from Sport England is out today (16 August) and
Everyone Active will take over the operation of Sheffield’s sports and leisure venues, including three
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
Power-assisted exercise specialist Innerva has teamed up with academics and technology providers to launch Planet
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power-assisted exercise studios and
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
London's Science Museum has opened a new gallery which seeks to change young people's perceptions
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the lack of older adults
Key organisations from the UK’s leisure industry are lobbying the government for financial support to
A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to
UK Active has released its final report on COVID-19 cases among health club, leisure centre
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
A new £40m build-to-rent development with a focus on wellbeing has opened to residents in
Frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing motor neurone disease (MND) in people with
ukactive has published new data from the National ReferAll Database (NRD) – the UK’s first
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
A new pioneering approach looks to help cancer patients prepare for and respond to treatment
The FA Cup final in May could be played in front of 20,000 football fans,
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016. Pre-pandemic,
As health clubs prepare for reopening, some are introducing programmes designed to help people recovering
An area north of Sheffield City Centre in the UK is to be designed as
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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
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
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: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
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Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
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Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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