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The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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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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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
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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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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Profile
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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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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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exercise news

The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance
Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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