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Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
As gyms continue to evolve beyond traditional training spaces, member expectations are changing fast. Convenience,
D2F Fitness has officially launched its latest in-house product range, Altrafit Elements, a new range
Independent Gyms are proud to announce the return of the Gym Operator Conference, taking place
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
As Urban Gym Group snaps up three new clubs, it says it is actively seeking
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
When asked about their operational breakeven point, nine out of 10 club managers are left
Gym Gear has announced its official partnership with DEKA, a renowned fitness programme created by
The first Hyrox Performance Centre opened this weekend, in Berlin. HPC Kreuzberg offers a facility
For gym owners, distributors or fitness entrepreneurs searching for top-tier gym equipment, the countless options
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Training provider, The Fitness Group, has teamed up with personal training app, My PT Hub,
Gym equipment is a vital investment that requires routine maintenance and regular repairs. The most
Brawn, the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within a
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app
Your most expensive purchase is gym equipment, so if you aren’t getting real value out
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
With a focus on globalisation, Magicline has officially launched its software in the UK. As
According to our poll, the first thing 80 per cent of operators and gym owners
Code Fitness is co-owned by Steve McClory and Luke Watson and was launched in 2013
Health clubs and fitness studios in South Korean capital city Seoul have been told to
Fitness start-up, Inspace, has revealed plans to launch a new brand, website and social channels.
Gyms in Liverpool,UK, have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
Althought local lockdowns are impacting gyms in Melbourne and also the state of Victoria, most
Industry body, ukactive, has questioned the decision to close gyms and health clubs as part
Gold's Gym is battling to get out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by innovating its
Gyms in England could be open in July if lobbying by the fitness industry comes
Gyms and health clubs in the US have begun reopening their doors, with a number
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
Fitness United launches to support sector through COVID-19 crisis A group of leading suppliers to
As Governments turn attention to a lockdown exit strategy, the world is bracing itself for
There is no escaping the fact that we are operating in extraordinary times. Our physical
Physical activity sector bodies have welcomed the government's measures to help the UK's self-employed workers
More than a third (37 per cent) of women who work out at gyms and
Pre-sale tickets are now available for the UK’s only event created exclusively for personal trainers,
énergie Fitness has tasted success at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, winning the Brand Awareness
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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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.
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CoverMe press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
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gym owners news

Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
As gyms continue to evolve beyond traditional training spaces, member expectations are changing fast. Convenience,
D2F Fitness has officially launched its latest in-house product range, Altrafit Elements, a new range
Independent Gyms are proud to announce the return of the Gym Operator Conference, taking place
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
As Urban Gym Group snaps up three new clubs, it says it is actively seeking
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
When asked about their operational breakeven point, nine out of 10 club managers are left
Gym Gear has announced its official partnership with DEKA, a renowned fitness programme created by
The first Hyrox Performance Centre opened this weekend, in Berlin. HPC Kreuzberg offers a facility
For gym owners, distributors or fitness entrepreneurs searching for top-tier gym equipment, the countless options
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
PerformX Live, the premier business of fitness event, has announced Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Training provider, The Fitness Group, has teamed up with personal training app, My PT Hub,
Gym equipment is a vital investment that requires routine maintenance and regular repairs. The most
Brawn, the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within a
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app
Your most expensive purchase is gym equipment, so if you aren’t getting real value out
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
With a focus on globalisation, Magicline has officially launched its software in the UK. As
According to our poll, the first thing 80 per cent of operators and gym owners
Code Fitness is co-owned by Steve McClory and Luke Watson and was launched in 2013
Health clubs and fitness studios in South Korean capital city Seoul have been told to
Fitness start-up, Inspace, has revealed plans to launch a new brand, website and social channels.
Gyms in Liverpool,UK, have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
Althought local lockdowns are impacting gyms in Melbourne and also the state of Victoria, most
Industry body, ukactive, has questioned the decision to close gyms and health clubs as part
Gold's Gym is battling to get out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by innovating its
Gyms in England could be open in July if lobbying by the fitness industry comes
Gyms and health clubs in the US have begun reopening their doors, with a number
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
Fitness United launches to support sector through COVID-19 crisis A group of leading suppliers to
As Governments turn attention to a lockdown exit strategy, the world is bracing itself for
There is no escaping the fact that we are operating in extraordinary times. Our physical
Physical activity sector bodies have welcomed the government's measures to help the UK's self-employed workers
More than a third (37 per cent) of women who work out at gyms and
Pre-sale tickets are now available for the UK’s only event created exclusively for personal trainers,
énergie Fitness has tasted success at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, winning the Brand Awareness
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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