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The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Raby Castle, known as one of the finest medieval fortifications in England, is nearing the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Comfort Zone has tapped into the demand for social wellness experiences with its new compact
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Spa guests at five-star hotel and spa Seaham Hall in Durham, UK, are being invited
Community benefit society Leisure in the Community (LITC) and 1Life Leisure Management Solutions (1Life) have
The winners of the 13th annual Good Spa Guide Awards were announced last night (20
The Bannatyne Group has opened the doors to its first airport spa at Teesside International
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The recently-transformed Bamford Wellness Spa in Gloucestershire has been recognised as the UK’s Best New
11Arches, the charity behind outdoor theatrical spectacular Kynren – an Epic Tale of England, in
Katie Towersey has been appointed as the new spa director for Rockliffe Hall, the five-star
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Rockliffe Hall Spa is preparing to provide in-room wellness treatment experiences for hotel guests while
With global lockdown continuing, spas around the world are coming up with new ways to
The Good Spa Guide (GSG), in association with ESPA Skincare, recently revealed the winners of
This year's "summer of sport" has shown how the UK's sports infrastructure is capable of
Seaham Hall, a hotel and spa resort in County Durham, UK, has partnered with seaweed
The spa at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham, UK, has partnered with life coach and
The Spa at Ramside, at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa in County Durham, UK,
Northumberland's dark skies economy looks set to be given a boost, after planning permission was
Winners of this year's Good Spa Guide Awards were announced last night (13 November) at
Seaham Hall spa hotel in Durham has opened its new Zen Garden outdoor space, tapping
VisitEngland has named the best Britain's tourism industry has to offer, announcing the winners of
A quartet of fitness entrepreneurs have converted an industrial warehouse into a 13,000sq ft (1,200sq
Planet Fitness has opened its first gym in Hawaii, giving it a presence in all
Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new Speedflex
The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA has been named the best UK spa at this
HEX Digital has created a new heritage app, England’s Historic Cities (EHC), in collaboration with
British architecture practice FaulknerBrowns have been selected to design a £50m (US$64m, €54.3m) indoor sports
Following high demand from its clients, one of northern England’s leading luxury spas has increased
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa near Durham has unveiled its latest sky high development
Boutique fitness operator Speedflex has installed its hydraulic machinery at the Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England, a spectacular open air show will reopen for
A consortium including British architects FaulknerBrowns has been appointed as the preferred developer to regenerate
Jubilee Hall Trust won two accolades at the Sporta UK Awards 2017 during a ceremony
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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
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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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durham news

The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Raby Castle, known as one of the finest medieval fortifications in England, is nearing the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Comfort Zone has tapped into the demand for social wellness experiences with its new compact
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Spa guests at five-star hotel and spa Seaham Hall in Durham, UK, are being invited
Community benefit society Leisure in the Community (LITC) and 1Life Leisure Management Solutions (1Life) have
The winners of the 13th annual Good Spa Guide Awards were announced last night (20
The Bannatyne Group has opened the doors to its first airport spa at Teesside International
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The recently-transformed Bamford Wellness Spa in Gloucestershire has been recognised as the UK’s Best New
11Arches, the charity behind outdoor theatrical spectacular Kynren – an Epic Tale of England, in
Katie Towersey has been appointed as the new spa director for Rockliffe Hall, the five-star
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
Rockliffe Hall Spa is preparing to provide in-room wellness treatment experiences for hotel guests while
With global lockdown continuing, spas around the world are coming up with new ways to
The Good Spa Guide (GSG), in association with ESPA Skincare, recently revealed the winners of
This year's "summer of sport" has shown how the UK's sports infrastructure is capable of
Seaham Hall, a hotel and spa resort in County Durham, UK, has partnered with seaweed
The spa at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham, UK, has partnered with life coach and
The Spa at Ramside, at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa in County Durham, UK,
Northumberland's dark skies economy looks set to be given a boost, after planning permission was
Winners of this year's Good Spa Guide Awards were announced last night (13 November) at
Seaham Hall spa hotel in Durham has opened its new Zen Garden outdoor space, tapping
VisitEngland has named the best Britain's tourism industry has to offer, announcing the winners of
A quartet of fitness entrepreneurs have converted an industrial warehouse into a 13,000sq ft (1,200sq
Planet Fitness has opened its first gym in Hawaii, giving it a presence in all
Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new Speedflex
The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA has been named the best UK spa at this
HEX Digital has created a new heritage app, England’s Historic Cities (EHC), in collaboration with
British architecture practice FaulknerBrowns have been selected to design a £50m (US$64m, €54.3m) indoor sports
Following high demand from its clients, one of northern England’s leading luxury spas has increased
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa near Durham has unveiled its latest sky high development
Boutique fitness operator Speedflex has installed its hydraulic machinery at the Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England, a spectacular open air show will reopen for
A consortium including British architects FaulknerBrowns has been appointed as the preferred developer to regenerate
Jubilee Hall Trust won two accolades at the Sporta UK Awards 2017 during a ceremony
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
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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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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Opinion
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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: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
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
Living Earth Crafts: 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
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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