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Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
D2F is proud to be the official merchandise partner for The Boat Race – the
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
Operators interested in offering programmes to get people living with Parkinson’s disease active have until
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Stefano Santori, a high-performance coach and founder of a protocol called Mindset Biohacking, will lead
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
Four-star hotel group HD Hotels will launch an integrated wellness concept at its HD Lobos
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Gleddoch Golf and Spa Resort will open its renovated Imperia Spa in early June within
The British Sauna Society will collaborate with Dr Martha Newson of London's University of Greenwich
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Palace Merano, the Italian medi-spa has launched a new Sport Recovery Lab which focuses on
French football legend, Zinédine Zidane has been revealed as the new ambassador for Palace Merano,
The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and
The national governing body for group exercise in the UK – EMD UK (Exercise, Movement
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
A new, premium fitness concept opens in Clapham, London in Q3 2024 called Arma, which
Active Hastings is adding new classes to its active ageing programme, Stronger for Life, designed
Peloton has announced that Peter Stern – co-founder of Apple Fitness+ – has been appointed
Spelthorne Borough Council has opened the doors to a world-leading leisure centre built to Passivhaus
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Plans have been announced to introduce the first five-star private members wellness club in Northern
Citius Retreats, a specialist in sports medicine and wellness, is set to launch a series
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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HCM People

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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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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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
HCM magazine
Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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football news

Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
D2F is proud to be the official merchandise partner for The Boat Race – the
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
Operators interested in offering programmes to get people living with Parkinson’s disease active have until
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Stefano Santori, a high-performance coach and founder of a protocol called Mindset Biohacking, will lead
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
Four-star hotel group HD Hotels will launch an integrated wellness concept at its HD Lobos
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Gleddoch Golf and Spa Resort will open its renovated Imperia Spa in early June within
The British Sauna Society will collaborate with Dr Martha Newson of London's University of Greenwich
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Palace Merano, the Italian medi-spa has launched a new Sport Recovery Lab which focuses on
French football legend, Zinédine Zidane has been revealed as the new ambassador for Palace Merano,
The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and
The national governing body for group exercise in the UK – EMD UK (Exercise, Movement
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
A new, premium fitness concept opens in Clapham, London in Q3 2024 called Arma, which
Active Hastings is adding new classes to its active ageing programme, Stronger for Life, designed
Peloton has announced that Peter Stern – co-founder of Apple Fitness+ – has been appointed
Spelthorne Borough Council has opened the doors to a world-leading leisure centre built to Passivhaus
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Plans have been announced to introduce the first five-star private members wellness club in Northern
Citius Retreats, a specialist in sports medicine and wellness, is set to launch a series
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
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
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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