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Jetts UK has launched an Active Woman Lifting Club across its 22 gyms, designed to
Eighty nine per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds are doing some form of strength exercise
According to research carried out in the US by YouGov, cost is the main reason
Nuffield Health has launched a series of free, online classes focused on emotional wellbeing. The
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
Sport England will launch a national campaign, encouraging people to stay physically active at their
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
This year's Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool in July, is already providing a legacy
A new campaign is promoting the benefits that swimming can offer to people struggling with
Professional football clubs should introduce wide-ranging measures – such as introducing returnable beer cups –
Banking giant Barclays has pledged to support the growth of women's football by helping to
Research by YouGov has shown 68 per cent of UK adults to be unaware of
Travel operator TUI is to come under pressure from the animal rights action group PETA
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
New research into the mental health benefits of swimming has been released by Swim England,
Around 9.3 million adults in the UK receive some form of sports coaching each year,
The number of people doing group exercise increased by 3.76 million during 2017, according to
Great sports coaches will be celebrated in the UK’s first dedicated Coaching Week, to be
More than nine million people in the UK have received sports coaching over the past
Edutainment operator Kidzania’s London franchise has partnered with the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA)
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The main reason first-time buyers consider purchasing wearable technology is so they can track their
Exercise, Movement and Dance Partnership (EMDP) - the national governing body for group exercise in
Women who play sport are more likely to progress to senior management roles at work,
Almost two-thirds of people do not know how many calories the average person needs to
Andrew Gibson, VP of spa and wellness at Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI), has spoken
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double
Music licensing company PPL has released new research revealing some interesting insights into the value
Fitness First has hit out at the lack of supervision in British health clubs, producing
Despite booming numbers from abroad for the UK’s top attractions, a recent YouGov survey has
Image: Aquatic facilities are most 'in demand' New research from AECOM has found that the
The government's Get Ahead of the Games travel campaign has made "no difference" to 56
London and Partners - the mayor's promotional agency for the city - has announced that
New research carried out by YouGov has found that more than a quarter of Britons
New research by YouGov SixthSense has found that location is the "most pressing" issue affecting
A third of Britons are shunning health clubs because of the financial cost, a survey
More than 3.8 million adults across England use exercise to "make up" for excessive alcohol
Consumers would like to see an increased focus on physical activity in the prevention of
The ghd RARE styler set has been introduced. Available at all approved ghd salons and
More leisure businesses are opting to cut their energy costs rather than staff costs in
British Waterways launched an £800,000 marketing campaign today to encourage people in England and Wales
Most UK adults are not prepared to increase the amount of physical exercise they undertake
Only half of the UK population gets enough sleep and up to 12 million Britons
12,300
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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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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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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Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Specifier
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
Interview
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
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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
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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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YouGov news

Jetts UK has launched an Active Woman Lifting Club across its 22 gyms, designed to
Eighty nine per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds are doing some form of strength exercise
According to research carried out in the US by YouGov, cost is the main reason
Nuffield Health has launched a series of free, online classes focused on emotional wellbeing. The
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
Sport England will launch a national campaign, encouraging people to stay physically active at their
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
This year's Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool in July, is already providing a legacy
A new campaign is promoting the benefits that swimming can offer to people struggling with
Professional football clubs should introduce wide-ranging measures – such as introducing returnable beer cups –
Banking giant Barclays has pledged to support the growth of women's football by helping to
Research by YouGov has shown 68 per cent of UK adults to be unaware of
Travel operator TUI is to come under pressure from the animal rights action group PETA
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
New research into the mental health benefits of swimming has been released by Swim England,
Around 9.3 million adults in the UK receive some form of sports coaching each year,
The number of people doing group exercise increased by 3.76 million during 2017, according to
Great sports coaches will be celebrated in the UK’s first dedicated Coaching Week, to be
More than nine million people in the UK have received sports coaching over the past
Edutainment operator Kidzania’s London franchise has partnered with the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA)
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The main reason first-time buyers consider purchasing wearable technology is so they can track their
Exercise, Movement and Dance Partnership (EMDP) - the national governing body for group exercise in
Women who play sport are more likely to progress to senior management roles at work,
Almost two-thirds of people do not know how many calories the average person needs to
Andrew Gibson, VP of spa and wellness at Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI), has spoken
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double
Music licensing company PPL has released new research revealing some interesting insights into the value
Fitness First has hit out at the lack of supervision in British health clubs, producing
Despite booming numbers from abroad for the UK’s top attractions, a recent YouGov survey has
Image: Aquatic facilities are most 'in demand' New research from AECOM has found that the
The government's Get Ahead of the Games travel campaign has made "no difference" to 56
London and Partners - the mayor's promotional agency for the city - has announced that
New research carried out by YouGov has found that more than a quarter of Britons
New research by YouGov SixthSense has found that location is the "most pressing" issue affecting
A third of Britons are shunning health clubs because of the financial cost, a survey
More than 3.8 million adults across England use exercise to "make up" for excessive alcohol
Consumers would like to see an increased focus on physical activity in the prevention of
The ghd RARE styler set has been introduced. Available at all approved ghd salons and
More leisure businesses are opting to cut their energy costs rather than staff costs in
British Waterways launched an £800,000 marketing campaign today to encourage people in England and Wales
Most UK adults are not prepared to increase the amount of physical exercise they undertake
Only half of the UK population gets enough sleep and up to 12 million Britons
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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.
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: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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