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An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
The UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £900 million for major
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote
CEO of Xponential Fitness, Mark King, is retiring due to health reasons and will leave
LEC is proud to introduce the Cascade™ Multi-purpose Treatment Table with VitaLymph™ Therapy System. Versatile.
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed Fiona Eastwood as its CEO – she had been interim CEO
Luxury London health club operator, Third Space, launches its 13th club – and fourth this
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Fiona Eastwood, COO of Merlin Entertainments, has been announced as interim CEO, following the departure
Industry figure Amy McDonald has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come
The Brawn Games – due to be hosted at the Ministry of Sound on 13
The Eden Project has revealed new visuals for its planned Dundee project in the city’s
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
In a bid to better connect members to trainers and vice versa, Fitness First UK
Acoustical consulting firm Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics and audio/video design services for the recently
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
In its continued effort to deliver world class exercise experiences to fitness facilities and exercisers
Discount rail and bus travel and £10m in vouchers to key attractions – funded by
The Museum of Military Medicine in the UK has received planning approval for a new
Some of the UK’s largest arts and heritage organisations have been given a lifeline in
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged his support for plans to build a £70m world
Boutique operator Digme is joining the hybrid fitness revolution by launching an at-home proposition. Digme,
Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire has opened the doors to a new artistic gym
Nicholas Naples, CEO of luxury development project AMAALA, in Saudi Arabia, has announced the appointment
UK Athletics has appointed Nic Coward as its interim chief executive. Coward is a former
Triotech has installed three new attractions at Resorts World Genting's Skytropolis indoor theme park in
Personal training company Ultimate Performance has revealed plans to add three new clubs to its
Clymb Abu Dhabi, the new sports and leisure attraction on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, is
US-based boutique fitness operator Rumble has revealed the first two locations for its new studio
Leicester City Football Club has appointed Legends International to undertake a research project which will
The backlash over billionaire Stephen Ross' fundraiser for Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign has overshadowed
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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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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Profile
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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 Class news

An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
The UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £900 million for major
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote
CEO of Xponential Fitness, Mark King, is retiring due to health reasons and will leave
LEC is proud to introduce the Cascade™ Multi-purpose Treatment Table with VitaLymph™ Therapy System. Versatile.
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed Fiona Eastwood as its CEO – she had been interim CEO
Luxury London health club operator, Third Space, launches its 13th club – and fourth this
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Fiona Eastwood, COO of Merlin Entertainments, has been announced as interim CEO, following the departure
Industry figure Amy McDonald has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
The UK's Good Work Pledge – an employer commitment to workplace wellbeing for employees – has come
The Brawn Games – due to be hosted at the Ministry of Sound on 13
The Eden Project has revealed new visuals for its planned Dundee project in the city’s
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
In a bid to better connect members to trainers and vice versa, Fitness First UK
Acoustical consulting firm Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics and audio/video design services for the recently
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
In its continued effort to deliver world class exercise experiences to fitness facilities and exercisers
Discount rail and bus travel and £10m in vouchers to key attractions – funded by
The Museum of Military Medicine in the UK has received planning approval for a new
Some of the UK’s largest arts and heritage organisations have been given a lifeline in
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged his support for plans to build a £70m world
Boutique operator Digme is joining the hybrid fitness revolution by launching an at-home proposition. Digme,
Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire has opened the doors to a new artistic gym
Nicholas Naples, CEO of luxury development project AMAALA, in Saudi Arabia, has announced the appointment
UK Athletics has appointed Nic Coward as its interim chief executive. Coward is a former
Triotech has installed three new attractions at Resorts World Genting's Skytropolis indoor theme park in
Personal training company Ultimate Performance has revealed plans to add three new clubs to its
Clymb Abu Dhabi, the new sports and leisure attraction on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, is
US-based boutique fitness operator Rumble has revealed the first two locations for its new studio
Leicester City Football Club has appointed Legends International to undertake a research project which will
The backlash over billionaire Stephen Ross' fundraiser for Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign has overshadowed
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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