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Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee (now respectively CEO of Fitness First UK
Tenreformer, the dynamic reformer Pilates franchise from Ten Pilates has secured its first site, in
Former president of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has revealed the next step in her career.
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house
Mandarin Oriental will once again host its globally celebrated Silent Night event on 8 December,
Swiss cellular skincare and spa brand, Cellcosmet, has added the CellLift Neck and Décolleté Cream
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
A moment of calm Inspired by starry nights over the Atlantic Ocean and capturing the
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Taylor Made Designs has developed a range of generic and custom-branded grip socks, perfect for
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
Visitor numbers at the UK’s leading attractions have bounced strongly, getting to 78 per cent
Fitness First’s annual Red Monday campaign, which ran across the UK on 16 January 2023,
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
The Festival of Light returned to Longleat Safari & Adventure Park in Wiltshire, UK, at
Templespa has created a distinctively-designed retail collection inspired by feathers for the 2022 festive season.
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
The holiday season is the biggest revenue driver for many spas. When the months get
A local leisure centre has begun work on a £1m refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art facilities
A £22m refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre has been given the go ahead by Trafford
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
As we emerge from the clutches of Covid and our freedom of movement is fully
Increases in COVID-19 cases across Europe are forcing governments to introduce restrictions, which is having
A leading ticketing company that can boast Wembley Stadium as its first-ever client, is celebrating
For the first time in its history, Europa-Park has announced it will remain open between
Named Every Moment Matters, Aromatherapy Associates ’ 2021 festive gifting collection has been curated as
Disney Imagineers could be planning on launching pop-up experiences in the US – and potentially
Danish health club operator Repeat, launched in 2016 by serial fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev, has
The physical activity sector is in need of bespoke and substantial financial support in order
Forcing gyms, health clubs and leisure centres to stay shut in tier 4 areas is
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
The new Ticiland indoor park in Stein am Rhein in Switzerland, which briefly launched earlier
Luxury hemp product house and lifestyle brand Raised Spirit has expanded its natural, organic and
Gyms, health clubs, leisure centres and fitness studios in England are back in business today
12,300
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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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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Feedback
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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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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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
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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Opinion
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christmas news

Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee (now respectively CEO of Fitness First UK
Tenreformer, the dynamic reformer Pilates franchise from Ten Pilates has secured its first site, in
Former president of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has revealed the next step in her career.
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house
Mandarin Oriental will once again host its globally celebrated Silent Night event on 8 December,
Swiss cellular skincare and spa brand, Cellcosmet, has added the CellLift Neck and Décolleté Cream
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
A moment of calm Inspired by starry nights over the Atlantic Ocean and capturing the
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Taylor Made Designs has developed a range of generic and custom-branded grip socks, perfect for
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
Visitor numbers at the UK’s leading attractions have bounced strongly, getting to 78 per cent
Fitness First’s annual Red Monday campaign, which ran across the UK on 16 January 2023,
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
The Festival of Light returned to Longleat Safari & Adventure Park in Wiltshire, UK, at
Templespa has created a distinctively-designed retail collection inspired by feathers for the 2022 festive season.
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
The holiday season is the biggest revenue driver for many spas. When the months get
A local leisure centre has begun work on a £1m refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art facilities
A £22m refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre has been given the go ahead by Trafford
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
As we emerge from the clutches of Covid and our freedom of movement is fully
Increases in COVID-19 cases across Europe are forcing governments to introduce restrictions, which is having
A leading ticketing company that can boast Wembley Stadium as its first-ever client, is celebrating
For the first time in its history, Europa-Park has announced it will remain open between
Named Every Moment Matters, Aromatherapy Associates ’ 2021 festive gifting collection has been curated as
Disney Imagineers could be planning on launching pop-up experiences in the US – and potentially
Danish health club operator Repeat, launched in 2016 by serial fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev, has
The physical activity sector is in need of bespoke and substantial financial support in order
Forcing gyms, health clubs and leisure centres to stay shut in tier 4 areas is
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
The new Ticiland indoor park in Stein am Rhein in Switzerland, which briefly launched earlier
Luxury hemp product house and lifestyle brand Raised Spirit has expanded its natural, organic and
Gyms, health clubs, leisure centres and fitness studios in England are back in business today
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
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
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: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Featured press releases
EGYM press release: Kore Sandwell expands smart fitness offering with EGYM launch at Wednesbury and Tipton Leisure Centres
Kore Sandwell (formerly Sandwell Leisure Trust) is continuing its investment in member health and wellbeing with the installation of EGYM at Wednesbury Leisure Centre and Tipton Leisure Centre, bringing industry-leading smart fitness technology to even mo
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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