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PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Aus Active has unveiled its 2025-27 Strategic Plan, positioning the exercise and active health sector
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global independent skin health accreditation authority Skin Health Alliance and social commerce skincare app Clear
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has teamed up
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the
Irish marine spa and skincare brand Voya is offering a new Cancer Wellness Training Programme
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Global consortium of holistic hotels, resorts and retreats Healing Hotels of the World has unveiled
Luxury CBD brand OTO has developed immersive CBD sensory spa experiences, accredited by CIBTAC. From
According to a recent survey conducted by The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA), just 33 per
Independent spa consultant, Orla Gallagher, and health promoter, Ciara Loughran, have collaborated to produce a
A new UK-based trade-body has been launched to help spas achieve sustainability goals, called The
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, skincare brand Made for Life Organics has signed a
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
Sue Harmsworth, industry influencer and founder of ESPA, has brought together a group of owners
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has awarded the founder of Made For Life Organics Amanda
The Tiara9 system has been selected by leisure trust, GLL, to support the nationwide rollout
The government has set out plans for every patient in the country to have access
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
Titanic Spa, an eco-spa in West Yorkshire, UK, has announced a new partnership with skin
Compliance with DDA (Disability Discrimination Act 2005) regulations does not always make a sports facility
The number of cars on our roads rises every year and as a result, the
The Spa at Cameron House in Loch Lomond, Scotland, has expanded its treatment menu to
Bury St. Edmunds Leisure Centre in Suffolk has become the first facility in the UK
Some of the UK's leading spa operators and consultants convened in Birmingham last week (14
The Sanctuary of Healing, a holistic and spiritual centre in Blackburn, UK, has received organic
YMCA Awards has become the UK’s first awarding organisation to achieve accreditation from the Chartered
A £16m community hub and leisure centre has opened in Warrington, Cheshire. Operated by health
The SeaWorld-owned Sesame Place theme park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has become the first theme park
Forty members of staff at trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping have become the first in
A dramatic drone video released by international design studio Ennead Architects has offered a glimpse
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), the UK’s largest charitable social enterprise leisure provider, has extended its
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s most experienced providers of leisure management working in partnership
The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia-friendly attractions in
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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Life Lessons
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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HCM People

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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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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
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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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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accreditation news

PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Aus Active has unveiled its 2025-27 Strategic Plan, positioning the exercise and active health sector
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global independent skin health accreditation authority Skin Health Alliance and social commerce skincare app Clear
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has teamed up
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the
Irish marine spa and skincare brand Voya is offering a new Cancer Wellness Training Programme
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Global consortium of holistic hotels, resorts and retreats Healing Hotels of the World has unveiled
Luxury CBD brand OTO has developed immersive CBD sensory spa experiences, accredited by CIBTAC. From
According to a recent survey conducted by The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA), just 33 per
Independent spa consultant, Orla Gallagher, and health promoter, Ciara Loughran, have collaborated to produce a
A new UK-based trade-body has been launched to help spas achieve sustainability goals, called The
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, skincare brand Made for Life Organics has signed a
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
Sue Harmsworth, industry influencer and founder of ESPA, has brought together a group of owners
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has awarded the founder of Made For Life Organics Amanda
The Tiara9 system has been selected by leisure trust, GLL, to support the nationwide rollout
The government has set out plans for every patient in the country to have access
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
Titanic Spa, an eco-spa in West Yorkshire, UK, has announced a new partnership with skin
Compliance with DDA (Disability Discrimination Act 2005) regulations does not always make a sports facility
The number of cars on our roads rises every year and as a result, the
The Spa at Cameron House in Loch Lomond, Scotland, has expanded its treatment menu to
Bury St. Edmunds Leisure Centre in Suffolk has become the first facility in the UK
Some of the UK's leading spa operators and consultants convened in Birmingham last week (14
The Sanctuary of Healing, a holistic and spiritual centre in Blackburn, UK, has received organic
YMCA Awards has become the UK’s first awarding organisation to achieve accreditation from the Chartered
A £16m community hub and leisure centre has opened in Warrington, Cheshire. Operated by health
The SeaWorld-owned Sesame Place theme park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has become the first theme park
Forty members of staff at trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping have become the first in
A dramatic drone video released by international design studio Ennead Architects has offered a glimpse
GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), the UK’s largest charitable social enterprise leisure provider, has extended its
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s most experienced providers of leisure management working in partnership
The Scottish Government has been urged to create a register of accredited dementia-friendly attractions in
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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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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.
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Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
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Industrial washing machines
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Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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