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The multi-million revamp of McFit continues, with the completion of its first new-look studio in
Jordan Fitness is excited to welcome Aran Pennick to lead its global sales operations as
Having piloted the McFit rebrand earlier this year, RSG Group has now lifted the lid
The Laura Trott Leisure Centre has recently undergone a significant transformation thanks to recent investment
Welsh leisure trust, Aneurin Leisure (ALT), has announced it’s forging ahead with a £600,000 (US$821,000,
Boutique operator FitSpace has opened its second studio in London, within the ESPA Life luxury
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Bicester Hotel and Spa has launched purpose-built fitness and performance facilities to create a
Physical Company and ZIVA have announced a new distribution partnership that will see Physical Company
EverybodyFights, a boutique fitness franchise founded by George Foreman III, has opened its latest studio
In the last few years, the rise in popularity of functional training has been significant
Premier League new boys Norwich City FC have benefitted from an upgraded training facility during
England rugby international James Haskell has become a gym franchisee, after opening a F45 functional
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Matrix Fitness has completely transformed the gym facilities at Imperial College London following a major
Fitness supplier Technogym had a strong presence at this year’s Salone del Mobile exhibition in
Rhyl Leisure Centre in north Wales has become the latest publicly-owned fitness facility to focus
The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square hotel has opened a new luxury spa and health club
Mold Leisure Centre in North Wales will undergo a £1.4m redevelopment which will see under-used
Escape Fitness has launched MOVE IT, a functional, high intensity interval training experience for fitness
Fe Fitness, a private members’ health club opening in east London this month, is targeting
An entrepreneur in Bedford is planning to launch a new multi-million pound independent health club
Former Fitness First high-flyer David Perrin has launched a new class-based gym concept in Stockport
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield has opened its upgraded multi-million pound fitness facility,
A Sport England-funded Olympic legacy swimming pool takes centre stage at the newly-opened Royton Leisure
When a large part of your job consists of energetic stage performances and fleeing screaming
The Hotel Komune in Keramas Bali, which was originally established as an exclusive surf resort
A new independent gym in Leeds is aiming to drive numbers through an innovative reward
A mixed-martial arts (MMA) themed independent gym in Kings Lynn is hoping to provide members
The Academy Health Club in Harrogate is to install Technogym’s Artis line of fully integrated
The team behind independent Harlow club Ripped Gym has recently opened a second site in
Physical Company has supplied Fusion Lifestyle, an independent registered charity, with equipment to kit out
Functional equipment specialist Absolute Performance has seen a huge growth in the number of facilities
Fitness industry veteran Peter Guy has launched GymWorks - a 13,000 sq ft health club
Independent health club, The Pulse in Ripley, Derbyshire, has elected to work with Jordan Fitness
The University of Dundee has completed a £450,000 redesign and refurbishment to its Institute of
Functional equipment supplier Physical Company has signed a deal with Hedstrom Fitness to act as
Gym equipment company Technogym has signed an exclusive agreement with The FA to be the
Getting a client fully fit after injury can be a challenge. Training methods have to
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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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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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
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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
HCM magazine
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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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functional equipment news

The multi-million revamp of McFit continues, with the completion of its first new-look studio in
Jordan Fitness is excited to welcome Aran Pennick to lead its global sales operations as
Having piloted the McFit rebrand earlier this year, RSG Group has now lifted the lid
The Laura Trott Leisure Centre has recently undergone a significant transformation thanks to recent investment
Welsh leisure trust, Aneurin Leisure (ALT), has announced it’s forging ahead with a £600,000 (US$821,000,
Boutique operator FitSpace has opened its second studio in London, within the ESPA Life luxury
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Bicester Hotel and Spa has launched purpose-built fitness and performance facilities to create a
Physical Company and ZIVA have announced a new distribution partnership that will see Physical Company
EverybodyFights, a boutique fitness franchise founded by George Foreman III, has opened its latest studio
In the last few years, the rise in popularity of functional training has been significant
Premier League new boys Norwich City FC have benefitted from an upgraded training facility during
England rugby international James Haskell has become a gym franchisee, after opening a F45 functional
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Matrix Fitness has completely transformed the gym facilities at Imperial College London following a major
Fitness supplier Technogym had a strong presence at this year’s Salone del Mobile exhibition in
Rhyl Leisure Centre in north Wales has become the latest publicly-owned fitness facility to focus
The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square hotel has opened a new luxury spa and health club
Mold Leisure Centre in North Wales will undergo a £1.4m redevelopment which will see under-used
Escape Fitness has launched MOVE IT, a functional, high intensity interval training experience for fitness
Fe Fitness, a private members’ health club opening in east London this month, is targeting
An entrepreneur in Bedford is planning to launch a new multi-million pound independent health club
Former Fitness First high-flyer David Perrin has launched a new class-based gym concept in Stockport
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield has opened its upgraded multi-million pound fitness facility,
A Sport England-funded Olympic legacy swimming pool takes centre stage at the newly-opened Royton Leisure
When a large part of your job consists of energetic stage performances and fleeing screaming
The Hotel Komune in Keramas Bali, which was originally established as an exclusive surf resort
A new independent gym in Leeds is aiming to drive numbers through an innovative reward
A mixed-martial arts (MMA) themed independent gym in Kings Lynn is hoping to provide members
The Academy Health Club in Harrogate is to install Technogym’s Artis line of fully integrated
The team behind independent Harlow club Ripped Gym has recently opened a second site in
Physical Company has supplied Fusion Lifestyle, an independent registered charity, with equipment to kit out
Functional equipment specialist Absolute Performance has seen a huge growth in the number of facilities
Fitness industry veteran Peter Guy has launched GymWorks - a 13,000 sq ft health club
Independent health club, The Pulse in Ripley, Derbyshire, has elected to work with Jordan Fitness
The University of Dundee has completed a £450,000 redesign and refurbishment to its Institute of
Functional equipment supplier Physical Company has signed a deal with Hedstrom Fitness to act as
Gym equipment company Technogym has signed an exclusive agreement with The FA to be the
Getting a client fully fit after injury can be a challenge. Training methods have to
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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
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
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
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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