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MoveGB has announced a new partnership with Incorpore, one of the largest suppliers of corporate
Sport England is investing in a programme which aims to offer children from some of
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Anantara’s Angkor resort in Cambodia has introduced wellness experiences themed on the Khmer culture’s seven-ways
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Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
Third Space has launched its 14th club at The Whiteley, London. The prestigious site is
Jumeirah invited guests at its 15 destinations around the world to take part in immersive
A 16th generation ninja and samurai will host a four-night mindfulness retreat at Broughton Sanctuary’s
Basic-Fit has signed an agreement to sell five Holmes Place clubs it acquired as part
Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Transformative workout and wellbeing practice, Sanctum, is launching in London in January as part of
Global mindful movement specialist Sanctum will debut in the US in 2024 thanks to a
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Everyone Active is launching an immersive fitness experience at the Queen Mother Sports Centre in
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Boutique studio UBX Boxing and Strength has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures (ANZ – Australia
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Third Space has opened the doors to its new 27,000 sq ft club in London's
US-based health, fitness and racquets club operator, Life Time, has opened a residential wellness resort
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
Les Mills has created a VR version of its Bodycombat workout and made it available
Traditional Vietnamese herbology, plant-based nutrition and community will underpin the philosophy of the upcoming Namia
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has upgraded its spa with a new Aqua Wellness Centre to
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has introduced five new treatment packages
A new family fitness focused operator is preparing to open its first site in Putney,
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Incorpore and MoveGB are pleased to announce they have entered into a landmark partnership, combining
Luxury hotel group Aman Resorts is launching a sister-brand, Janu, focused on social connection, equilibrium
MoveGB has announced a new partnership with Incorpore, one of the largest suppliers of corporate
Sport England is investing in a programme which aims to offer children from some of
David Lloyd Clubs has revealed plans to spin off its HIIT-based group exercise format Blaze
Anantara’s Angkor resort in Cambodia has introduced wellness experiences themed on the Khmer culture’s seven-ways
Three health and fitness industry professionals at the beginning of their careers have been named
It’s been hailed as the answer to any number of ailments – heart disease, depression
Minority sports featured heavily among the winners of this year's Sports Business Awards. The Professional
Sports should be harnessed to help tackle knife crime and gang violence, according to a
Franchise operator UFC Gym will enter the Russian fitness market this year. The US-based chain
Fitness operator HITIO Gym has signed its first franchise agreement in the UK. The Norway-based
Demolition work has begun on the former Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh – acting as the
US urban day spa brand Burke Williams has named Dana Buchman as its vice president
Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) has secured a 10-year contract to run a community wellness hub,
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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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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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
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: 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.
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: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
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Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Worldwide, Various,
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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