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Midtown Athletic Club has launched a new community tennis initiative honouring the legacy

Fitness First UK has raised the bar with its latest refurbishment, in Highbury, London, as

Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

Les Mills has launched a reformer Pilates workout. The 45-minute workout blends traditional reformer movements
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
Fold’s new Studio Reformer has been engineered for everyday use in commercial environments. At its
Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
12,300
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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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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
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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
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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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classes news

Midtown Athletic Club has launched a new community tennis initiative honouring the legacy

Fitness First UK has raised the bar with its latest refurbishment, in Highbury, London, as

Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

Les Mills has launched a reformer Pilates workout. The 45-minute workout blends traditional reformer movements
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
Fold’s new Studio Reformer has been engineered for everyday use in commercial environments. At its
Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
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.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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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
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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