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Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
Italian fitness equipment manufacturer, Panatta, has won the first round of a legal battle against
Celebrating its 40th anniversary last week, FIBO – the world’s biggest trade show for health,
Equipment manufacturer Panatta has launched its Super Vertical Multi Press in collaboration with former US
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Strength training app, Ladder, has secured more than US$100 million investment to support new growth
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
In 2024, industry event Arnold Classic UK and Italian fitness and bodybuilding Panatta will take
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Panatta is headed to Dubai later this year to attend
Phil Heath, one of the most influential bodybuilders in the world (former Mr Olympia from
Panatta, a fitness and bodybuilding brand that has been in business for more than six
Gym equipment supplier Panatta and NPC Worldwide Italy & Germany, have come together to run
When Canadian pickleball champion Steve Deakin injured his wrist, he used the Tut Trainer to
Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app
Virtual reality fitness brand Black Box VR has been named a CES 2018 Innovation Awards
Fitness expo FitCon will be staging UK and international bodybuilding qualification competitions during its conference
The team behind independent Harlow club Ripped Gym has recently opened a second site in
Life Fitness has appointed the Basildon branch of Ripped Gym as one of its elite
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, an international dating website is vying for the
FIBO, the international trade show for fitness, wellness and health, will take place in Essen,
A new £500,000 dedicated-bodybuilding gym has opened in Wych Elm Harlow, London, and has attracted
Muscle Beach in Los Angeles, US, has received a makeover – the first time in
More than 600 members responded to the first technical article in the REPs’ Journal published
Two of London's top museums will be delving into the world of beauty later this
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Editor's letter
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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Profile
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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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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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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bodybuilding news

Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
Italian fitness equipment manufacturer, Panatta, has won the first round of a legal battle against
Celebrating its 40th anniversary last week, FIBO – the world’s biggest trade show for health,
Equipment manufacturer Panatta has launched its Super Vertical Multi Press in collaboration with former US
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Strength training app, Ladder, has secured more than US$100 million investment to support new growth
The passion for fitness and bodybuilding reached new heights at the Panatta stands during RiminiWellness
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
In 2024, industry event Arnold Classic UK and Italian fitness and bodybuilding Panatta will take
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Panatta is headed to Dubai later this year to attend
Phil Heath, one of the most influential bodybuilders in the world (former Mr Olympia from
Panatta, a fitness and bodybuilding brand that has been in business for more than six
Gym equipment supplier Panatta and NPC Worldwide Italy & Germany, have come together to run
When Canadian pickleball champion Steve Deakin injured his wrist, he used the Tut Trainer to
Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app
Virtual reality fitness brand Black Box VR has been named a CES 2018 Innovation Awards
Fitness expo FitCon will be staging UK and international bodybuilding qualification competitions during its conference
The team behind independent Harlow club Ripped Gym has recently opened a second site in
Life Fitness has appointed the Basildon branch of Ripped Gym as one of its elite
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, an international dating website is vying for the
FIBO, the international trade show for fitness, wellness and health, will take place in Essen,
A new £500,000 dedicated-bodybuilding gym has opened in Wych Elm Harlow, London, and has attracted
Muscle Beach in Los Angeles, US, has received a makeover – the first time in
More than 600 members responded to the first technical article in the REPs’ Journal published
Two of London's top museums will be delving into the world of beauty later this
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
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.
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, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
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.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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