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No two gyms are the same, but making the most of artificial intelligence (AI) and
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
Fitness operator Gold's Gym International has parted ways with master franchisee Al Ahli Holding Group,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
A huge majority – 87 per cent – of fitness professionals working in the physical
Serco Leisure, which operates more than 60 facilities across the UK, has become an employer
Future Fit Training has teamed up with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) in a three-year deal
Physical activity trackers are more likely to motivate people to get physically active if their
The UK’s fitness workforce is “ill-equipped” to deal with the needs and requirements of a
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Retention is not the opposite of attrition. Big data is not the same as large
UK health club operators may leave themselves vulnerable to potential employment tribunals if they fail
The Retention Convention is back for 2016 with a second installment, featuring a bumper cast
The Gym Group is seeking staff from the hospitality sector to help fuel its expansion
As part of the ongoing push across the physical activity sector to engage youngsters in
Fitness First will is launching a capital investment of £20m in 2013 in an attempt
Leisure Connection has invested more than £50,000 in training its fitness staff in order to
Staffing specialist LeisureForce is to hold a number of free seminars aimed at UK-based female
Life Leisure has officially launched the UK's most acclaimed weight loss programme in Stockport. As
Alfonso Jimenez, chair of European Health and Fitness Association's (EHFA) Standard's Council, has called for
With more than 400 clubs already signed up, fitness staff across the country are preparing
Management company Everyone Active has trained up its entire fitness staff in order to be
Leisure trust Tone has announced a new partnership with personal training management company Your PT.
Leisure trust Tone has announced a new partnership with personal training management company Your PT.
Leisure trust and social enterprise Tone has announced a new partnership with personal training management
Personal training provider and assessor National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has launched a course
Forty-three Aquaterra Leisure fitness staff were presented with certificates at prizegiving ceremonies in recognition of
Forty-three Aquaterra Leisure fitness staff were presented with certificates at prizegiving ceremonies in June and
Corporate Trends, supplier of corporate leisurewear, has launched its latest La Beeby collection, 'The New
Stoke Park resort in Buckinghamshire has appointed three members of staff as part of its
DC Leisure has rolled out a new training element designed to improve customer service levels
Health club operator Fitness First has appointed Premier Training to improve the standard of its
The LA Fitness health club in Derby is to become an Institute of Qualified Lifeguards
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has added SQA qualifications in Fitness to the list
At the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) conference in Edinburgh in June it was announced
A wider range of Scottish qualifications are expected to be recognised by REPs, to make
Training provider Fit For Sport has partnered with Total Fitness health clubs to equip 56
With just over 1,500 Scottish members, REPs is increasingly being seen by employers in Scotland
12,300
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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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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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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HCM People

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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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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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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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
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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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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fitness staff news

No two gyms are the same, but making the most of artificial intelligence (AI) and
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
Fitness operator Gold's Gym International has parted ways with master franchisee Al Ahli Holding Group,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
A huge majority – 87 per cent – of fitness professionals working in the physical
Serco Leisure, which operates more than 60 facilities across the UK, has become an employer
Future Fit Training has teamed up with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) in a three-year deal
Physical activity trackers are more likely to motivate people to get physically active if their
The UK’s fitness workforce is “ill-equipped” to deal with the needs and requirements of a
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Retention is not the opposite of attrition. Big data is not the same as large
UK health club operators may leave themselves vulnerable to potential employment tribunals if they fail
The Retention Convention is back for 2016 with a second installment, featuring a bumper cast
The Gym Group is seeking staff from the hospitality sector to help fuel its expansion
As part of the ongoing push across the physical activity sector to engage youngsters in
Fitness First will is launching a capital investment of £20m in 2013 in an attempt
Leisure Connection has invested more than £50,000 in training its fitness staff in order to
Staffing specialist LeisureForce is to hold a number of free seminars aimed at UK-based female
Life Leisure has officially launched the UK's most acclaimed weight loss programme in Stockport. As
Alfonso Jimenez, chair of European Health and Fitness Association's (EHFA) Standard's Council, has called for
With more than 400 clubs already signed up, fitness staff across the country are preparing
Management company Everyone Active has trained up its entire fitness staff in order to be
Leisure trust Tone has announced a new partnership with personal training management company Your PT.
Leisure trust Tone has announced a new partnership with personal training management company Your PT.
Leisure trust and social enterprise Tone has announced a new partnership with personal training management
Personal training provider and assessor National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has launched a course
Forty-three Aquaterra Leisure fitness staff were presented with certificates at prizegiving ceremonies in recognition of
Forty-three Aquaterra Leisure fitness staff were presented with certificates at prizegiving ceremonies in June and
Corporate Trends, supplier of corporate leisurewear, has launched its latest La Beeby collection, 'The New
Stoke Park resort in Buckinghamshire has appointed three members of staff as part of its
DC Leisure has rolled out a new training element designed to improve customer service levels
Health club operator Fitness First has appointed Premier Training to improve the standard of its
The LA Fitness health club in Derby is to become an Institute of Qualified Lifeguards
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has added SQA qualifications in Fitness to the list
At the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) conference in Edinburgh in June it was announced
A wider range of Scottish qualifications are expected to be recognised by REPs, to make
Training provider Fit For Sport has partnered with Total Fitness health clubs to equip 56
With just over 1,500 Scottish members, REPs is increasingly being seen by employers in Scotland
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
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
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: 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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
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 - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: 115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
Featured press releases
PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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