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Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
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
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

NADairX is a new pulmonary delivery platform designed to provide the user with consistent exposure
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness
Lemi has developed a new multifunctional chair called Lemi X that can be used in
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
David Lloyd Clubs is launching a range of new classes where the emphasis is on
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
Anthony Geisler’s Sequel Brands has launched its fifth franchise: a longevity concept in collaboration with
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Strength
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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Shaun Grove

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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
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
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

NADairX is a new pulmonary delivery platform designed to provide the user with consistent exposure
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness
Lemi has developed a new multifunctional chair called Lemi X that can be used in
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
David Lloyd Clubs is launching a range of new classes where the emphasis is on
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
Anthony Geisler’s Sequel Brands has launched its fifth franchise: a longevity concept in collaboration with
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
Creative audio consultancy MindFidelity has created a new wellness soundscape installation called Overtone, offering a
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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
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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
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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.
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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: GLL
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As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
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Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
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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
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Lockers
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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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