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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
The much-anticipated V&A East Museum has opened in Stratford, east London, UK. Designed by architects
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
Cocktail bars in China are adding ingredients used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as traditional
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at Prestatyn Leisure.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
Gen Z value the gym for their mental and physical health according to a UK-wide
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
The UK government is briefing journalists that a major pivot to prevention can be expected
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
A study by researchers at Uppsala University has found even just a few nights with
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The Breath Coach
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Strength
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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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
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
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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Young people news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
The much-anticipated V&A East Museum has opened in Stratford, east London, UK. Designed by architects
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
Cocktail bars in China are adding ingredients used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as traditional
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at Prestatyn Leisure.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
Gen Z value the gym for their mental and physical health according to a UK-wide
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
The UK government is briefing journalists that a major pivot to prevention can be expected
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
A study by researchers at Uppsala University has found even just a few nights with
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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, ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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