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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
When asked about their operational breakeven point, nine out of 10 club managers are left
A new version of data analysis and management tool, FitnessKPI, has been launched, offering operators
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
Brawn, the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within a
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Keiser UK has announced its continued UK expansion with the recruitment of three key hires
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
The UK parliament will today (22 March) debate the merits of a Work Out to
Barbara den Bak, Tom Moos, and Clare Stobart have been announced as speakers for ukactive's
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who refused to shut his gym during the October
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who became a fitness industry campaigner by refusing to
Industry body ukactive has launched an Independent Operators' Steering Group, catering for members who run
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
Pre-sale tickets are now available for the UK’s only event created exclusively for personal trainers,
The UK division of Ben Dunne Gyms has been acquired by JD Gyms in a
Competition in the fitness trade show market has ramped up as a result of Leisure
Independent beverage company Boost Drinks has launched a new range of protein drinks. Protein Boost
GymWorks in Chorley, Lancashire, has become the first health club in the UK to introduce
When it comes to after-sales service many equipment manufacturers talk about response times, first-time fix
i-motion is set to open its second gym in January 2016, with plans to follow
The Gym Group has confirmed that it has acquired two sites from independent gym chain
Pure Gym founder and executive chair Peter Roberts has called on the government to abolish
Africa-inspired health and beauty brand Aduna has launched a baobab-based nutrition bar. Already available in
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
Health and fitness tuition provider Focus Training is making a renewed push to expand its
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has launched an innovative new Fitness Marketplace enabling customers to
The Gym Group CEO John Treharne has highlighted the role that individual MPs can play
A new independent gym has opened in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, offering guests the use of over
A new independent gym has been opened in the Grade II Listed Coronet Cinema site
JC Leisure Solutions are known for creating a stir with their exciting stand attractions and
GymSync's mobile app and website service publishing gym exercise classes is being tested out by
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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
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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
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

Matt Parker

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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Liability
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
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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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independent gym news

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
When asked about their operational breakeven point, nine out of 10 club managers are left
A new version of data analysis and management tool, FitnessKPI, has been launched, offering operators
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
Brawn, the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within a
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Keiser UK has announced its continued UK expansion with the recruitment of three key hires
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
The UK parliament will today (22 March) debate the merits of a Work Out to
Barbara den Bak, Tom Moos, and Clare Stobart have been announced as speakers for ukactive's
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who refused to shut his gym during the October
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who became a fitness industry campaigner by refusing to
Industry body ukactive has launched an Independent Operators' Steering Group, catering for members who run
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
Pre-sale tickets are now available for the UK’s only event created exclusively for personal trainers,
The UK division of Ben Dunne Gyms has been acquired by JD Gyms in a
Competition in the fitness trade show market has ramped up as a result of Leisure
Independent beverage company Boost Drinks has launched a new range of protein drinks. Protein Boost
GymWorks in Chorley, Lancashire, has become the first health club in the UK to introduce
When it comes to after-sales service many equipment manufacturers talk about response times, first-time fix
i-motion is set to open its second gym in January 2016, with plans to follow
The Gym Group has confirmed that it has acquired two sites from independent gym chain
Pure Gym founder and executive chair Peter Roberts has called on the government to abolish
Africa-inspired health and beauty brand Aduna has launched a baobab-based nutrition bar. Already available in
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
Health and fitness tuition provider Focus Training is making a renewed push to expand its
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has launched an innovative new Fitness Marketplace enabling customers to
The Gym Group CEO John Treharne has highlighted the role that individual MPs can play
A new independent gym has opened in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, offering guests the use of over
A new independent gym has been opened in the Grade II Listed Coronet Cinema site
JC Leisure Solutions are known for creating a stir with their exciting stand attractions and
GymSync's mobile app and website service publishing gym exercise classes is being tested out by
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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