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JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Places Leisure has announced a new strategic partnership with COPA as the preferred apprenticeship delivery
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Swim England is encouraging teachers to embrace the value of gameplay alongside lesson delivery. The
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Work is underway on Central Bedfordshire Council’s £30 million leisure and community centre in Leighton
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
Active IQ, the UK's leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, has introduced
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Spelthorne Borough Council has opened the doors to a world-leading leisure centre built to Passivhaus
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
A new startup is looking to carve out a market for itself by helping those
In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
A £22m refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre has been given the go ahead by Trafford
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
Luis Arturo Aguilar has been appointed the new spa manager at wellness destination and spa
After more than 28 years of successful growth and development, and over 50,000 learners trained,
Training provider, Premier Global NASM, has collaborated with PT management company, Your Personal Training (YPT),
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
Active IQ has won the Exporter of the Year award at the sixth annual FAB
To provide franchisees with ongoing access to world-renowned, CIMSPA-endorsed, fitness and nutrition educational content, RISE
Construction work has begun on a £13m redevelopment project which will look to transform the
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Planning approval has been granted to what is set to become one of the first
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has partnered with a psychologist to provide new mindfulness and
Construction work has commenced on Great Yarmouth's £26m Marina Centre, with the venue set to
Construction work on planned leisure projects is beginning to return to normal across the UK.
Disney's Imagineering team is offering "one-of-a-kind" learning experiences with Imagineering in a Box – a
Drummond Health & Fitness Education Academy has been providing quality health and fitness training and
Two newly-built leisure centres are set to open their doors in Belfast next month as
Work on a £21m leisure and community hub in Morpeth, Northumberland is set to begin
New Barnet Leisure Centre in North London has become the second new facility to open
12,300
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Opinion
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Company profiles
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learner news

JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Places Leisure has announced a new strategic partnership with COPA as the preferred apprenticeship delivery
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Swim England is encouraging teachers to embrace the value of gameplay alongside lesson delivery. The
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
Registered charity and leisure operator, BH Live has taken over the contract to run the
Work is underway on Central Bedfordshire Council’s £30 million leisure and community centre in Leighton
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
Active IQ, the UK's leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, has introduced
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Spelthorne Borough Council has opened the doors to a world-leading leisure centre built to Passivhaus
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
A new startup is looking to carve out a market for itself by helping those
In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
A £22m refurbishment of Altrincham Leisure Centre has been given the go ahead by Trafford
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
Luis Arturo Aguilar has been appointed the new spa manager at wellness destination and spa
After more than 28 years of successful growth and development, and over 50,000 learners trained,
Training provider, Premier Global NASM, has collaborated with PT management company, Your Personal Training (YPT),
Active IQ - the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the leisure sector - has partnered
Active IQ has won the Exporter of the Year award at the sixth annual FAB
To provide franchisees with ongoing access to world-renowned, CIMSPA-endorsed, fitness and nutrition educational content, RISE
Construction work has begun on a £13m redevelopment project which will look to transform the
Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and
Planning approval has been granted to what is set to become one of the first
Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) has partnered with a psychologist to provide new mindfulness and
Construction work has commenced on Great Yarmouth's £26m Marina Centre, with the venue set to
Construction work on planned leisure projects is beginning to return to normal across the UK.
Disney's Imagineering team is offering "one-of-a-kind" learning experiences with Imagineering in a Box – a
Drummond Health & Fitness Education Academy has been providing quality health and fitness training and
Two newly-built leisure centres are set to open their doors in Belfast next month as
Work on a £21m leisure and community hub in Morpeth, Northumberland is set to begin
New Barnet Leisure Centre in North London has become the second new facility to open
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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