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The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Events company Questex has introduced a new umbrella brand called Be+Well for its activities across
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
The Hyrox and functional fitness boom isn’t slowing down – and neither are your members.
A new medical membership giving access to fitness facilities as well as GP appointments and
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched its State of the Industry Annual Survey 2025,
Work is underway on a £38 million leisure and wellbeing hub in Caerphilly, Wales, transforming
Les Mills has backed up the official launch of its functional circuits programme, Ceremony, with
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Emotional health and habit-tracking are two of the fastest growing health categories according to corporate
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
Creating accurately fitting spa uniforms has always posed a challenge. The measuring processes can be
Creating accurately fitting spa uniforms has always posed a challenge. The measuring processes can be
The Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) has announced the appointment of Chiara Ronchini
Fitness equipment specialist Dyaco UK has appointed industry veteran Jon Johnston as managing director of
ServiceSport UK has invested significantly in several industry-leading 3D printers to meet the demand for
A recent research study has found that gratitude between team members can improve their performance
A visitor attraction celebrating the history of the Scottish parish of Gretna Green – and
ACTIV, a gym chain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which operates separate gyms for men and
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
Location and cost are the top considerations for consumers when it comes to choosing a
M+, described as Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, has opened in Hong
W5 Science Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has re-opened to the public following a £4.5m
Global consortium of holistic hotels, resorts and retreats Healing Hotels of the World is hosting
The Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has commissioned Deloitte to produce a major new
Attractions Management understands the launch of Hasbro's Monopoly attraction in London is back on the
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
The pandemic cost the US visitor attractions an estimated US$23bn in economic losses during 2020,
Apple has launched its long-awaited on-demand fitness platform, which will utilise the tech giant's ecosystem
The fitness sector is mounting a challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
We The Curious science and arts centre in Bristol, UK, will open the doors to
12,300
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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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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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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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a challenge news

The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Events company Questex has introduced a new umbrella brand called Be+Well for its activities across
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
The Hyrox and functional fitness boom isn’t slowing down – and neither are your members.
A new medical membership giving access to fitness facilities as well as GP appointments and
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched its State of the Industry Annual Survey 2025,
Work is underway on a £38 million leisure and wellbeing hub in Caerphilly, Wales, transforming
Les Mills has backed up the official launch of its functional circuits programme, Ceremony, with
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Emotional health and habit-tracking are two of the fastest growing health categories according to corporate
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
Creating accurately fitting spa uniforms has always posed a challenge. The measuring processes can be
Creating accurately fitting spa uniforms has always posed a challenge. The measuring processes can be
The Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) has announced the appointment of Chiara Ronchini
Fitness equipment specialist Dyaco UK has appointed industry veteran Jon Johnston as managing director of
ServiceSport UK has invested significantly in several industry-leading 3D printers to meet the demand for
A recent research study has found that gratitude between team members can improve their performance
A visitor attraction celebrating the history of the Scottish parish of Gretna Green – and
ACTIV, a gym chain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which operates separate gyms for men and
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
Location and cost are the top considerations for consumers when it comes to choosing a
M+, described as Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, has opened in Hong
W5 Science Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has re-opened to the public following a £4.5m
Global consortium of holistic hotels, resorts and retreats Healing Hotels of the World is hosting
The Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has commissioned Deloitte to produce a major new
Attractions Management understands the launch of Hasbro's Monopoly attraction in London is back on the
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
The pandemic cost the US visitor attractions an estimated US$23bn in economic losses during 2020,
Apple has launched its long-awaited on-demand fitness platform, which will utilise the tech giant's ecosystem
The fitness sector is mounting a challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
We The Curious science and arts centre in Bristol, UK, will open the doors to
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Make Your Gym (MYG)
Make Your Gym offers a full-service, strategic partner supporting gym owners with all aspects of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: Technogym's pop-up stores in the most exclusive destinations this summer
From Porto Cervo and Ibiza, to Bodrum and Porto Montenegro, Technogym brings together Italian design, connected fitness, AI-powered innovation and personalised Wellness experiences.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
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Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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