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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Trafford, in Greater Manchester, UK, has a new wellbeing facility following a £20 million upgrade
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will soon be opening its £80 million exemplar leisure centre
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
UK Active and Swim England are urging the government to provide support for swimming pools
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Sport for Confidence and Everyone Active have launched a community-focused delivery model in Westminster, London
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
The number of people being admitted to hospital in England because of vitamin and mineral
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Pendle Leisure Trust – which operates in one of the most deprived areas in England –
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Everyone Active will take over the operation of Sheffield’s sports and leisure venues, including three
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
Sport for Confidence CIC has received a national award for its pioneering work hardwiring occupational
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
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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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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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Life Lessons
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
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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health inequalities news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Trafford, in Greater Manchester, UK, has a new wellbeing facility following a £20 million upgrade
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will soon be opening its £80 million exemplar leisure centre
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
UK Active and Swim England are urging the government to provide support for swimming pools
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Sport for Confidence and Everyone Active have launched a community-focused delivery model in Westminster, London
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
The number of people being admitted to hospital in England because of vitamin and mineral
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Pendle Leisure Trust – which operates in one of the most deprived areas in England –
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Everyone Active will take over the operation of Sheffield’s sports and leisure venues, including three
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
Sport for Confidence CIC has received a national award for its pioneering work hardwiring occupational
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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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
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.
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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.
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Company profile: GymNation
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Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: 115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
Featured press releases
PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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