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Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.  The company
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
UK independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is rolling out Glute Zones across its estate, with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
Hot on the heels of launching its first London site, Everlast Gyms opened a flagship
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Frasers Group has launched its first elevated concept, Everlast Gyms+, in London, with its most
In the landscape of wellness technologies, infrared therapy stands out for its controlled and mindful
Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness
Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler,
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
Fitness First UK has launched a multi-channel brand campaign that champions long-term wellbeing over quick
Everlast Gyms has struck up a partnership with Nike Strength which will involve creating zones
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
As gyms continue to evolve beyond traditional training spaces, member expectations are changing fast. Convenience,
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Freyja Fit’s commercial-grade equipment is designed specifically for women. The company’s dumbbells come in pink
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
JD Gyms has introduced a new group exercise class for the new year. JD Engine
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
12,300
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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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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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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
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gyms news

Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.  The company
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
UK independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is rolling out Glute Zones across its estate, with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
Hot on the heels of launching its first London site, Everlast Gyms opened a flagship
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Frasers Group has launched its first elevated concept, Everlast Gyms+, in London, with its most
In the landscape of wellness technologies, infrared therapy stands out for its controlled and mindful
Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness
Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler,
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
Fitness First UK has launched a multi-channel brand campaign that champions long-term wellbeing over quick
Everlast Gyms has struck up a partnership with Nike Strength which will involve creating zones
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
As gyms continue to evolve beyond traditional training spaces, member expectations are changing fast. Convenience,
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Freyja Fit’s commercial-grade equipment is designed specifically for women. The company’s dumbbells come in pink
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
JD Gyms has introduced a new group exercise class for the new year. JD Engine
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Diary dates
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