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Industry mourns the loss of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Expo 2030 Riyadh will create a permanent global destination
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Fitness sector cautiously optimistic as Andy Burnham aims to be PM
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Protests continue in Albania against US$1.6 billion luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Les Mills calls on the industry to support UNICEF
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB rebrands to Evolve
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Longevitix launches AI-powered platform to deliver longevity medicine at scale
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system
Atmantan Wellness Centre announces new wellness destination in Hyderabad
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Therme Manchester reveals 90:90 strategy – 90 per cent of the UK population within a 90-minute drive of a Therme
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Universal and Puy du Fou projects point to rise of Oxford–Cambridge corridor

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Gymnation ramps up expansion and heads to Asia, after securing US$100 million from BlackRock vehicle
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Government of Thailand reveals it is courting major theme park operators

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
Hainan Science Museum by Ma Yansong, opens in China

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

Active Lives data shows positive impact from fitness sector
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
HFA research shows US gym usage is at an all-time high
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Pure Energy Music accelerates international growth with Planet Fitness partnership across 50 sites in South Africa
Pure Energy Music, the UK’s leading provider of music for the
The global fitness industry unites to create a global framework to tackle obesity
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Prism Light Pod introduces Prism Light Pad For Massage Tables to wellness tech portfolio
Prism Light Pod has revamped its whole-body red light therapy light pad technology portfolio with
PROMOTION
Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
More featured supplier news
EGYM opens new HQ and lifts the lid on Smart Strength Series 3
EGYM has been debuting its new Smart Strength line today (5 March) at events around
4a Architekten shares details of wellness extension at Salinarium Bad Dürkheim Thermal Spa
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Floating wellbeing destination planned for London’s Royal Docks
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Six Senses London opens with first-ever members’ club Six Senses Place and longevity clinic
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
Scaling health interventions could add US$12.5 trillion to the global economy by 2050, says McKinsey
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
Will Dean, co-founder of Tough Mudder, launches CoachCube AI PT business
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Tan Boon Khai appointed to lead the development and opening of Therme Singapore
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
PROMOTION
A new way to serve functional drinks in gyms: Optishake launches in the UK
As gyms continue to evolve beyond traditional training spaces, member expectations are changing fast. Convenience,
Cox Architecture and Hassell to design 2032 Olympic stadium for Brisbane
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Swire Hotels’ new head of wellness Kristina Snaith-Lense outlines vision for Upper House Shenzhen
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
Hospitality leaders gather in Paris to discuss longevity
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
The Gym Group finishes 2025 with a flourish
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
Viceroy Bocas del Toro in Panama to launch with rainforest spa
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
Gaia Retreat originally co-founded by Olivia Newton-John plans AU$37m expansion
Gaia Retreat’s owners have submitted a planning application to the local government authority in Byron,
UK government announces a National Youth Strategy to rescue a generation
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Therme Group acquires final three German thermal spas from Josef Wund Foundation
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Robert Hanea shares ambition to welcome 100-120 million guests globally to Therme in the next 15 years
Robert Hanea, founder and CEO of Therme Group, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit
€285 million Marina Resort Cavtat under development in Croatia with wellness design by Under A Tree Consulting
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
Therme Group to develop S$1bn Therme Singapore wellbeing oasis
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Fiit reveals the success of its One Fiit B2B platform that's delivering Hyrox group exercise classes
Evolving from its business-to-consumer origins, connected fitness app Fiit launched One Fiit, a business-to-business operating
Momentum building in India’s fitness market, finds HFA report
India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
The HFA’s annual report shows the global fitness industry is resilient and poised for growth
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Active IQ – Trust your trainer

Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Promotion

BLK BOX

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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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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Insight

Class of 2035

Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... market penetration

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…
HCM magazine
Insight

Value and identity

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
Research

Brain power

Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

Intensity model

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
HCM magazine
HCM People

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
HCM magazine
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Interview

Muir Gray

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
Editor's letter

True worth

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
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Specifier

Strong foundations

Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Specifier

Making space

Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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Operations Manager - Brentwood School Enterprises Brentwood School Sports Centre
£32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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 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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
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Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
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Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
Cariitti : TAIVE sauna product line provides complete solutions for sauna interiors. Cariitti
Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture: Combining design innovation with aesthetic, Esthetica is a reputed manufacturer of spa furniture in India. Our products are crafted by the finest hands and meet international quality standards. Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA): STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
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Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
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Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
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Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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infrastructure news

Industry mourns the loss of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Expo 2030 Riyadh will create a permanent global destination
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Fitness sector cautiously optimistic as Andy Burnham aims to be PM
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Protests continue in Albania against US$1.6 billion luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Les Mills calls on the industry to support UNICEF
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB rebrands to Evolve
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Longevitix launches AI-powered platform to deliver longevity medicine at scale
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system
Atmantan Wellness Centre announces new wellness destination in Hyderabad
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Therme Manchester reveals 90:90 strategy – 90 per cent of the UK population within a 90-minute drive of a Therme
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Universal and Puy du Fou projects point to rise of Oxford–Cambridge corridor

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Gymnation ramps up expansion and heads to Asia, after securing US$100 million from BlackRock vehicle
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Government of Thailand reveals it is courting major theme park operators

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
Hainan Science Museum by Ma Yansong, opens in China

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

Active Lives data shows positive impact from fitness sector
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
HFA research shows US gym usage is at an all-time high
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Pure Energy Music accelerates international growth with Planet Fitness partnership across 50 sites in South Africa
Pure Energy Music, the UK’s leading provider of music for the
The global fitness industry unites to create a global framework to tackle obesity
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Prism Light Pod introduces Prism Light Pad For Massage Tables to wellness tech portfolio
Prism Light Pod has revamped its whole-body red light therapy light pad technology portfolio with
PROMOTION
Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
More featured supplier news
EGYM opens new HQ and lifts the lid on Smart Strength Series 3
EGYM has been debuting its new Smart Strength line today (5 March) at events around
4a Architekten shares details of wellness extension at Salinarium Bad Dürkheim Thermal Spa
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Floating wellbeing destination planned for London’s Royal Docks
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Six Senses London opens with first-ever members’ club Six Senses Place and longevity clinic
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
Scaling health interventions could add US$12.5 trillion to the global economy by 2050, says McKinsey
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
Will Dean, co-founder of Tough Mudder, launches CoachCube AI PT business
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Tan Boon Khai appointed to lead the development and opening of Therme Singapore
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
PROMOTION
A new way to serve functional drinks in gyms: Optishake launches in the UK
As gyms continue to evolve beyond traditional training spaces, member expectations are changing fast. Convenience,
Cox Architecture and Hassell to design 2032 Olympic stadium for Brisbane
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Swire Hotels’ new head of wellness Kristina Snaith-Lense outlines vision for Upper House Shenzhen
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
Hospitality leaders gather in Paris to discuss longevity
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
The Gym Group finishes 2025 with a flourish
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
Viceroy Bocas del Toro in Panama to launch with rainforest spa
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
Gaia Retreat originally co-founded by Olivia Newton-John plans AU$37m expansion
Gaia Retreat’s owners have submitted a planning application to the local government authority in Byron,
UK government announces a National Youth Strategy to rescue a generation
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Therme Group acquires final three German thermal spas from Josef Wund Foundation
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Robert Hanea shares ambition to welcome 100-120 million guests globally to Therme in the next 15 years
Robert Hanea, founder and CEO of Therme Group, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit
€285 million Marina Resort Cavtat under development in Croatia with wellness design by Under A Tree Consulting
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
Therme Group to develop S$1bn Therme Singapore wellbeing oasis
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Fiit reveals the success of its One Fiit B2B platform that's delivering Hyrox group exercise classes
Evolving from its business-to-consumer origins, connected fitness app Fiit launched One Fiit, a business-to-business operating
Momentum building in India’s fitness market, finds HFA report
India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
The HFA’s annual report shows the global fitness industry is resilient and poised for growth
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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
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BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

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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Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Active IQ – Trust your trainer

Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Promotion

BLK BOX

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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Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Interview

Muir Gray

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
Editor's letter

True worth

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
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Specifier

Strong foundations

Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Specifier

Making space

Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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Operations Manager - Brentwood School Enterprises Brentwood School Sports Centre
£32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
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Connect with Health Club Management
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Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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 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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
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Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
Cariitti : TAIVE sauna product line provides complete solutions for sauna interiors. Cariitti
Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture: Combining design innovation with aesthetic, Esthetica is a reputed manufacturer of spa furniture in India. Our products are crafted by the finest hands and meet international quality standards. Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA): STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
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Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
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