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Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
As cost is still a major barrier to participation in physical activity, leisure centre operator
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
A Sussex hospital-based stroke rehabilitation programme, delivered by health instructors and NHS physiotherapists, has seen
The Gym Group has beaten its goal of generating £900 million in social value annually
The national governing body for group exercise in the UK – EMD UK (Exercise, Movement
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
The UK’s largest healthcare charity and a leading research university have teamed up to create
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Journalist, presenter and women’s equality campaigner, Mariella Frostrup, has been appointed as the UK government’s
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Elevate, the premier event in the physical activity, fitness, sports therapy and performance sector, is
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada, has revealed plans for a multi-million-dollar health and wellness complex
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show conclusively that women remain less
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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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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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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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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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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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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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Editor's letter
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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equality news

Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
As cost is still a major barrier to participation in physical activity, leisure centre operator
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
A Sussex hospital-based stroke rehabilitation programme, delivered by health instructors and NHS physiotherapists, has seen
The Gym Group has beaten its goal of generating £900 million in social value annually
The national governing body for group exercise in the UK – EMD UK (Exercise, Movement
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
The UK’s largest healthcare charity and a leading research university have teamed up to create
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
Journalist, presenter and women’s equality campaigner, Mariella Frostrup, has been appointed as the UK government’s
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Elevate, the premier event in the physical activity, fitness, sports therapy and performance sector, is
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing gathered in central London yesterday (Friday 8 September)
Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada, has revealed plans for a multi-million-dollar health and wellness complex
Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
New Eurobarometer research results, published by the European Commission, show conclusively that women remain less
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
Supplier Showcases
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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