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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Vibrating tendons before cycling allows people to push harder without feeling mental strain, according to
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Racquet sports brand, Slazenger, has opened a new padel club in Blackburn and announces plans
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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
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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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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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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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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Sport news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Vibrating tendons before cycling allows people to push harder without feeling mental strain, according to
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Racquet sports brand, Slazenger, has opened a new padel club in Blackburn and announces plans
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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