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A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Built around behaviour change science, guruPaul is an innovation from retention specialist, Paul Bedford. The
The global fitness industry is rapidly transforming, moving from performance-driven training to holistic wellness ecosystems.
Myzone launches a new category today, called Motivation Technology (Mo-Tech), that transforms the science of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
The Hyrox and functional fitness boom isn’t slowing down – and neither are your members.
Dr Paul Bedford has announced the return of the Retention Convention, which will take place
On releasing Q4 2024 results, SATS has said that the positive momentum of last year
CoverMe Fitness, the seamless, on-demand fitness team management and cover solution app, has launched an
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
myFitApp’s new Gamification feature introduces an innovative approach to maintaining member engagement and motivation in
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
In the world of fitness, the latest technology is providing new and exciting opportunities for
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Vitruvian has launched a new partner programme for its AI-driven Trainer+ for fitness clubs and
It’s a known fact that gamification is an effective method to make everyday activities and
Massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) will launch 10 new centres in Scotland over the
Did you know it costs six-seven times more to get a new guest than to
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
With gyms reopening as the fitness industry recovers from the impact of the pandemic, members
You’re pumped and ready for your workout. Then you see it, the dreaded ‘out of
Marc Jones has joined Fitronics, the company behind The Retention People (TRP) and CoursePro, in
Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry
The global fitness industry has been shocked and saddened by the death of Steve Tharrett,
Keepme is an AI revenue acceleration platform created for the fitness industry. Blending Artificial Intelligence,
According to software solutions provider, Xn Leisure, the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has made it more
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Tech giant Apple is venturing further into the wellness space by launching a new Apple
Collecting and analysing data is paramount for any health club wanting to its improve service
It’s been hailed as the answer to any number of ailments – heart disease, depression
Health club design can play a crucial role in improving member retention – partly by
Keepme, a new AI tool for healthclubs, is set to increase member retention for gyms
Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers,
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
Agmis, a tech company based in Lithuania, has developed an AI gym motion tracking solution
Fitness operators looking to improve their member retention should focus on recruiting "knowledgeable, friendly instructors".
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Editor's letter
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
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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: 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.
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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.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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member retention news

A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Built around behaviour change science, guruPaul is an innovation from retention specialist, Paul Bedford. The
The global fitness industry is rapidly transforming, moving from performance-driven training to holistic wellness ecosystems.
Myzone launches a new category today, called Motivation Technology (Mo-Tech), that transforms the science of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
The Hyrox and functional fitness boom isn’t slowing down – and neither are your members.
Dr Paul Bedford has announced the return of the Retention Convention, which will take place
On releasing Q4 2024 results, SATS has said that the positive momentum of last year
CoverMe Fitness, the seamless, on-demand fitness team management and cover solution app, has launched an
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
myFitApp’s new Gamification feature introduces an innovative approach to maintaining member engagement and motivation in
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that
In the world of fitness, the latest technology is providing new and exciting opportunities for
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Vitruvian has launched a new partner programme for its AI-driven Trainer+ for fitness clubs and
It’s a known fact that gamification is an effective method to make everyday activities and
Massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) will launch 10 new centres in Scotland over the
Did you know it costs six-seven times more to get a new guest than to
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
With gyms reopening as the fitness industry recovers from the impact of the pandemic, members
You’re pumped and ready for your workout. Then you see it, the dreaded ‘out of
Marc Jones has joined Fitronics, the company behind The Retention People (TRP) and CoursePro, in
Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry
The global fitness industry has been shocked and saddened by the death of Steve Tharrett,
Keepme is an AI revenue acceleration platform created for the fitness industry. Blending Artificial Intelligence,
According to software solutions provider, Xn Leisure, the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has made it more
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Tech giant Apple is venturing further into the wellness space by launching a new Apple
Collecting and analysing data is paramount for any health club wanting to its improve service
It’s been hailed as the answer to any number of ailments – heart disease, depression
Health club design can play a crucial role in improving member retention – partly by
Keepme, a new AI tool for healthclubs, is set to increase member retention for gyms
Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers,
Les Mills International (LMI) has joined forces with health club mobile app provider Netpulse to
Agmis, a tech company based in Lithuania, has developed an AI gym motion tracking solution
Fitness operators looking to improve their member retention should focus on recruiting "knowledgeable, friendly instructors".
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: 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
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: 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
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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