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Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can
International celebrations of wellness have proliferated this year, so we're taking a look at the
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association
Mandarin Oriental will once again host its globally celebrated Silent Night event on 8 December,
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
The Active Czech Foundation hosted its first annual Active Czech Conference earlier this month, in
The American Council on Exercise has appointed Dr Cedric Bryant as its new CEO. Bryant
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact"
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
Integrative medical-wellness spa brand SHA Wellness has enhanced its Alicante destination with new sexual health
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Physical activity should be a “mainstay approach” for doctors treating patients with depression, anxiety and
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
The Healthy City Design 2022 (HCD 2022) International Congress & Exhibition is being hosted in
A conference held in London this month will discuss the "next frontier" in health- and
The World Active Forum (WAF) – a new network of national fitness associations and organisations
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Insight
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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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
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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
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
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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
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Opinion
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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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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
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World Health news

Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can
International celebrations of wellness have proliferated this year, so we're taking a look at the
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association
Mandarin Oriental will once again host its globally celebrated Silent Night event on 8 December,
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
The Active Czech Foundation hosted its first annual Active Czech Conference earlier this month, in
The American Council on Exercise has appointed Dr Cedric Bryant as its new CEO. Bryant
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact"
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
Integrative medical-wellness spa brand SHA Wellness has enhanced its Alicante destination with new sexual health
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
Physical activity should be a “mainstay approach” for doctors treating patients with depression, anxiety and
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
The Healthy City Design 2022 (HCD 2022) International Congress & Exhibition is being hosted in
A conference held in London this month will discuss the "next frontier" in health- and
The World Active Forum (WAF) – a new network of national fitness associations and organisations
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
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
CoverMe press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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
Diary dates
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