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Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
Strictly Come Dancing star Ashley Roberts and DJ Locksmith from dance music group Rudimental have
This year's National Fitness Day will kick off with a mass dance workout in the
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
More than 5.1 million Britons, including three-quarters-of-a-million schoolchildren, got active on National Fitness Day 2017,
Double Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock opened the 100th Gym Group site today (3 October) with
Never underestimate the positive social and mental effects of activity – that was the message
Strictly Come Dancing star Darcey Bussell will lead a workout in Central London to kick-start
Leisure management company Everyone Active is to introduce a new dance fitness routine to its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
London's BBC Television Centre in White City is to be redeveleoped into a cultural quarter
Reality show starlet Alesha Dixon is to officially launch LA Fitness's new programme of small
Sports Leaders UK has joined the plethora of fitness providers and training companies aiming to
Showbizworks.com is delivering a world class line-up of entertainment under the banner of Live At
Health club operator LA Fitness has teamed up with Alesha Dixon, a former winner and
Health club operator Fitness First has secured an agreement with BBC Worldwide, the UK broadcaster's
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new campaign designed to get 100,000 people more active through dance ahead of the
The Department of Health (DH) has launched a new plan to get couch potatoes off
Latin dance club operator Bardello is planning to expand its business with 30 new UK
Bournemouth Borough Council is considering proposals to build a Regional Dance Centre at Bournemouth Pavilion.
Millions of TV viewers are back to dancing on Saturday nights… Regrettably, they are just
Blackpool Tower is set to announce a new amateur dance competition to be held in
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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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
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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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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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
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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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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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Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
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Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
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Strictly Come Dancing news

Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
Strictly Come Dancing star Ashley Roberts and DJ Locksmith from dance music group Rudimental have
This year's National Fitness Day will kick off with a mass dance workout in the
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A host of business leaders from the world of sport have been recognised alongside winners
More than 5.1 million Britons, including three-quarters-of-a-million schoolchildren, got active on National Fitness Day 2017,
Double Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock opened the 100th Gym Group site today (3 October) with
Never underestimate the positive social and mental effects of activity – that was the message
Strictly Come Dancing star Darcey Bussell will lead a workout in Central London to kick-start
Leisure management company Everyone Active is to introduce a new dance fitness routine to its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
London's BBC Television Centre in White City is to be redeveleoped into a cultural quarter
Reality show starlet Alesha Dixon is to officially launch LA Fitness's new programme of small
Sports Leaders UK has joined the plethora of fitness providers and training companies aiming to
Showbizworks.com is delivering a world class line-up of entertainment under the banner of Live At
Health club operator LA Fitness has teamed up with Alesha Dixon, a former winner and
Health club operator Fitness First has secured an agreement with BBC Worldwide, the UK broadcaster's
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new campaign designed to get 100,000 people more active through dance ahead of the
The Department of Health (DH) has launched a new plan to get couch potatoes off
Latin dance club operator Bardello is planning to expand its business with 30 new UK
Bournemouth Borough Council is considering proposals to build a Regional Dance Centre at Bournemouth Pavilion.
Millions of TV viewers are back to dancing on Saturday nights… Regrettably, they are just
Blackpool Tower is set to announce a new amateur dance competition to be held in
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving 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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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