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With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at Prestatyn Leisure.
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Construction work has begun on a £13m community sports hub in Barking, East London. The
Private gym chain New York Sports Clubs (NYSC) has acquired boutique brand Fhitting Room, which
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
Barry’s has entered the world of retail, opening a studio in the new Flannels flagship
It’s now just days to go until your leading trade show for the fitness, physical
In celebration of International Women’s Day, WIFA launches the most significant global advocacy campaign for
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by doing
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the UK government to invest £875m in
A cross-party DCMS Committee in the UK has called on the government to launch a
Planning approval has been granted to what is set to become one of the first
Rainer Schaller Global Group (RSG Group) has opened a huge flagship Gold's Gym club in
The government has said it has no plans to fund a Work Out to Help
Plans by Forest Green Rovers Football Club (FGRFC) to play its games at the world’s
Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
Exercise has been voted the number one way the public can help the NHS –
Town Sports International – which operates a raft of brands, including the New York Sports
A study of gym visit data from the US suggests that health clubs and fitness
Wattbike has secured £11.5m worth of new funding from Piper, a specialist investor in branded
Sports clubs and community activity groups hit by the COVID-19 lockdown will be able to
Grassroots sports clubs and organisations in England have received a total of £8m worth of
Regular, daily exercise has a powerful, positive effect on people's immune systems – and the
A total of £195m of National Lottery funding has been made available to help the
Sport England is planning to open its Small Grants programme to help ease the financial
Business rates in England will be abolished for one year for firms in the leisure
More than 100 sports clubs and organisations have already received grants from an emergency storm
Sports pitches and facilities destroyed or damaged by Storm Ciara will be able to apply
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active celebrates Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day with wellness events across UK
A nationwide celebration for the upcoming Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day will take place at Everyone Active facilities across the country on Friday, 19 June 2026.
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Zynk Design press release: Gym lighting design: how to specify lighting that motivates members
Gym lighting design is one of the most underrated tools an operator has, and one of the most commonly mishandled.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Sports clubs news

With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at Prestatyn Leisure.
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
Alliance Leisure has been awarded funding of £13m to develop a new sports hub at
Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Construction work has begun on a £13m community sports hub in Barking, East London. The
Private gym chain New York Sports Clubs (NYSC) has acquired boutique brand Fhitting Room, which
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
Barry’s has entered the world of retail, opening a studio in the new Flannels flagship
It’s now just days to go until your leading trade show for the fitness, physical
In celebration of International Women’s Day, WIFA launches the most significant global advocacy campaign for
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by doing
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the UK government to invest £875m in
A cross-party DCMS Committee in the UK has called on the government to launch a
Planning approval has been granted to what is set to become one of the first
Rainer Schaller Global Group (RSG Group) has opened a huge flagship Gold's Gym club in
The government has said it has no plans to fund a Work Out to Help
Plans by Forest Green Rovers Football Club (FGRFC) to play its games at the world’s
Major spectator sports in England will receive a combined £300m emergency cash injection to protect
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
Exercise has been voted the number one way the public can help the NHS –
Town Sports International – which operates a raft of brands, including the New York Sports
A study of gym visit data from the US suggests that health clubs and fitness
Wattbike has secured £11.5m worth of new funding from Piper, a specialist investor in branded
Sports clubs and community activity groups hit by the COVID-19 lockdown will be able to
Grassroots sports clubs and organisations in England have received a total of £8m worth of
Regular, daily exercise has a powerful, positive effect on people's immune systems – and the
A total of £195m of National Lottery funding has been made available to help the
Sport England is planning to open its Small Grants programme to help ease the financial
Business rates in England will be abolished for one year for firms in the leisure
More than 100 sports clubs and organisations have already received grants from an emergency storm
Sports pitches and facilities destroyed or damaged by Storm Ciara will be able to apply
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
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
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active celebrates Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day with wellness events across UK
A nationwide celebration for the upcoming Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day will take place at Everyone Active facilities across the country on Friday, 19 June 2026.
Featured press releases
Zynk Design press release: Gym lighting design: how to specify lighting that motivates members
Gym lighting design is one of the most underrated tools an operator has, and one of the most commonly mishandled.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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
Diary dates
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