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In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A £24 million modernisation programme will get underway in Wandsworth, London as Places Leisure wins
The Health and Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is calling on US club operators and members
After a decade of lobbying by the Health & Fitness Association, the US House of
Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association
Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing faster
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Emotional health and habit-tracking are two of the fastest growing health categories according to corporate
According to research carried out in the US by YouGov, cost is the main reason
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong emphasis
Councils in the UK will benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds of extra revenue
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle
Athlo, an app enabling consumers to sell unwanted classes has soft-launched in the UK. The
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Code Fitness is co-owned by Steve McClory and Luke Watson and was launched in 2013
A new credit card – launched by wellness platform Paceline ​​– will link financial benefits to physical
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality industries
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
The industry is eagerly awaiting the reopening of health clubs and leisure centres in another
It is unlikely that the UK will see a Work Out to Help Out scheme
The UK parliament will today (22 March) debate the merits of a Work Out to
Fitness business in China's top 18 cities generated US$4.9bn in revenues during 2019, before the
The government needs to provide the fitness and physical activity sector with a plan which
The Gym Group will look to further grow its 183-strong portfolio across England, Scotland and
Carbon, creators of the first AI-powered at-home fitness mirror that tracks workouts, announces the launch
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
The UK's industry's leading trade associations have united to call for a major review of
Incorpore and MoveGB are pleased to announce they have entered into a landmark partnership, combining
Leading trade bodies representing the physical activity sector have called on the government to introduce
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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gym memberships news

In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A £24 million modernisation programme will get underway in Wandsworth, London as Places Leisure wins
The Health and Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is calling on US club operators and members
After a decade of lobbying by the Health & Fitness Association, the US House of
Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association
Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing faster
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Emotional health and habit-tracking are two of the fastest growing health categories according to corporate
According to research carried out in the US by YouGov, cost is the main reason
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong emphasis
Councils in the UK will benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds of extra revenue
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The European fitness market has experienced a "strong recovery" after two difficult years that saw
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle
Athlo, an app enabling consumers to sell unwanted classes has soft-launched in the UK. The
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Code Fitness is co-owned by Steve McClory and Luke Watson and was launched in 2013
A new credit card – launched by wellness platform Paceline ​​– will link financial benefits to physical
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality industries
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
The industry is eagerly awaiting the reopening of health clubs and leisure centres in another
It is unlikely that the UK will see a Work Out to Help Out scheme
The UK parliament will today (22 March) debate the merits of a Work Out to
Fitness business in China's top 18 cities generated US$4.9bn in revenues during 2019, before the
The government needs to provide the fitness and physical activity sector with a plan which
The Gym Group will look to further grow its 183-strong portfolio across England, Scotland and
Carbon, creators of the first AI-powered at-home fitness mirror that tracks workouts, announces the launch
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
The UK's industry's leading trade associations have united to call for a major review of
Incorpore and MoveGB are pleased to announce they have entered into a landmark partnership, combining
Leading trade bodies representing the physical activity sector have called on the government to introduce
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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
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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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: 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.
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: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
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Company profile: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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