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Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Charity running programme provider, Realbuzz, is sponsoring a new nationwide movement initiative in the UK,
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Improving the pathway between health and physical activity for people living with long-term conditions is
International celebrations of wellness have proliferated this year, so we're taking a look at the
Spas at Mandarin Oriental properties around the world celebrated Global Wellness Day on Saturday 14th
The Gym Group has beaten its goal of generating £900 million in social value annually
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Lifestyle hospitality company Sbe has revealed more details about its ambitious new health and wellness
Community Leisure UK (CLUK) and The Richmond Group of Charities have joined forces to support
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the
More than 20 organisations have joined together in the UK to form the Swim Alliance,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Brawn Games – due to be hosted at the Ministry of Sound on 13
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
New laws designed to step up protection against terrorism at the UK's leisure facilities are
The Royal Parks Half Marathon has named London Marathon Events as its new delivery partner.
The UK government has announced it will subsidise energy bills by at least 50 per
The UK government has announced it will cut energy bills by at least half for
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
A two-year research project will look to find ways to transform the UK's physical activity
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
Several gyms and studios in the UK have collectively generated over £10,000 in donations for
Health and fitness operators, wellness brands and other industry organisations wanting to help the aid
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Hundreds of heritage attractions and organisations in England will share a £103m government rescue fund
Sue Harmsworth, industry influencer and founder of ESPA, has recently announced the launch of the
Fitness sessions with Joe Wicks, that defined lockdown mornings for many families, have finally come
The government has confirmed that the £320m Physical Education and Sport Premium will be made
Leisure centre operators are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support,
Local authorities have been told to consider deferring rents and offering interest-free loans to leisure
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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
HCM magazine
Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
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
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
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
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.
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Company profiles
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Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
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22-22 Oct 2026
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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charities news

Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Charity running programme provider, Realbuzz, is sponsoring a new nationwide movement initiative in the UK,
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Improving the pathway between health and physical activity for people living with long-term conditions is
International celebrations of wellness have proliferated this year, so we're taking a look at the
Spas at Mandarin Oriental properties around the world celebrated Global Wellness Day on Saturday 14th
The Gym Group has beaten its goal of generating £900 million in social value annually
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Lifestyle hospitality company Sbe has revealed more details about its ambitious new health and wellness
Community Leisure UK (CLUK) and The Richmond Group of Charities have joined forces to support
Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the
More than 20 organisations have joined together in the UK to form the Swim Alliance,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Brawn Games – due to be hosted at the Ministry of Sound on 13
In an announcement made today in advance of tomorrow's Spring Budget (15 March), the UK
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
New laws designed to step up protection against terrorism at the UK's leisure facilities are
The Royal Parks Half Marathon has named London Marathon Events as its new delivery partner.
The UK government has announced it will subsidise energy bills by at least 50 per
The UK government has announced it will cut energy bills by at least half for
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
A two-year research project will look to find ways to transform the UK's physical activity
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
Several gyms and studios in the UK have collectively generated over £10,000 in donations for
Health and fitness operators, wellness brands and other industry organisations wanting to help the aid
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Hundreds of heritage attractions and organisations in England will share a £103m government rescue fund
Sue Harmsworth, industry influencer and founder of ESPA, has recently announced the launch of the
Fitness sessions with Joe Wicks, that defined lockdown mornings for many families, have finally come
The government has confirmed that the £320m Physical Education and Sport Premium will be made
Leisure centre operators are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support,
Local authorities have been told to consider deferring rents and offering interest-free loans to leisure
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
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
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: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
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
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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