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Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
Seventy two per cent of people with mental health conditions say being physically active has
UK employee representative organisation, CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has begun
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Qualified physical activity professionals in the UK will soon be able to add letters after
EGYM Hussle and SLM have entered into a long-term partnership that will see 182 Everyone
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Active IQ is preparing to launch a Level 3, nested wellbeing qualification that covers coaching
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Active IQ, the UK's leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, has introduced
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
UK chartered institute, CIMSPA, has teamed up with the UK government's Department for Work and
Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and
Corporate wellness platform, Wellhub, has acquired Fitprime, a key player in the Italian corporate wellness
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Chanchellor, Rachel Reeves, talked about fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain in the budget, but
Journalist, presenter and women’s equality campaigner, Mariella Frostrup, has been appointed as the UK government’s
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
Industry training authority Habia has, for the first time, endorsed a course dedicated to upskilling
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research
Fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has secured US$200 million of growth capital to
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has teamed up
Emotional health and habit-tracking are two of the fastest growing health categories according to corporate
Industry body CIMSPA, which represents workers across the physical activity sector, has created an online
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Healthspan
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Opinion
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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Strength
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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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Profile
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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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employer news

Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
Seventy two per cent of people with mental health conditions say being physically active has
UK employee representative organisation, CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has begun
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Qualified physical activity professionals in the UK will soon be able to add letters after
EGYM Hussle and SLM have entered into a long-term partnership that will see 182 Everyone
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Active IQ is preparing to launch a Level 3, nested wellbeing qualification that covers coaching
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Active IQ, the UK's leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, has introduced
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
UK chartered institute, CIMSPA, has teamed up with the UK government's Department for Work and
Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and
Corporate wellness platform, Wellhub, has acquired Fitprime, a key player in the Italian corporate wellness
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Chanchellor, Rachel Reeves, talked about fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain in the budget, but
Journalist, presenter and women’s equality campaigner, Mariella Frostrup, has been appointed as the UK government’s
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
Industry training authority Habia has, for the first time, endorsed a course dedicated to upskilling
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research
Fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has secured US$200 million of growth capital to
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has teamed up
Emotional health and habit-tracking are two of the fastest growing health categories according to corporate
Industry body CIMSPA, which represents workers across the physical activity sector, has created an online
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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.
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Company profile: Balanced Body
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Company profile: Pure Energy Music
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Catalogue Gallery
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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
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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.
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: 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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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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