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Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
CIMSPA and UK Coaching have signed a deal to combine the Register of Exercise Professionals
Inactivity is described by The Department of Health as the ‘silent killer’ of our generation,
Sheffield based health and wellbeing providers Westfield Health and SIV have revealed a collaborative new
On-demand massage service The Massage Company (TMC) is set to expand its UK footprint with
UK residents and tourists are fortunate to be able to visit the nation’s top museums
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Heritage Malta – Malta’s national agency for museums, conservation practice and cultural heritage – has
Sheffield City Trust, the wellbeing charity which manages 11 sports and leisure venues through its
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has launched a
In many industries, it is now commonplace for consumers to access the services they want
Local authority leisure centres, particularly those which are trust operated, are seeing remarkable improvements in
Architecture practice Studio Octopi’s dream of sparking a “swimming revolution” by creating a floating freshwater
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Syx Automations’ ‘ReCreateX’ software has been installed at Norwich Castle in the UK. The system
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is inviting 150 customers from its IKEA Family membership scheme to
énergie Fitness is the new operator of Naas Health and Fitness, a 31,000sq ft (2,880sq
One of India’s leading hospital chains, Fortis, has allegedly violated the terms under which it
YeloSpa, the fast-growing spa franchise, is trialling a new membership programme at its New York
Health, sports and leisure group David Lloyd Leisure has introduced a discounted health club membership
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A new report commissioned to measure the real value of an organisation set up to
Rugby team, Castleford Tigers, may be forced to shelve plans for a new stadium and
Leisure trust 1610 has reopened the Exmoor Fitness Centre in Dulverton after closing it earlier
Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach has launched The Collins Club, a new membership programme that
Sheffield's most popular health and fitness scheme is to be rolled out into four more
The JUST FIT chain of fitness clubs in Germany has launched subsidiary INTERFIT - a
Croatian hotel group Maistra has opened its latest property - the 248-bedroom Lone Hotel in
A commitment to providing quality health and fitness programmes across Fife has been secured with
Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has retained the management of the English Institute of Sport -
Freedom Leisure, the leading not-for-profit leisure trust in Kent and Sussex, has been chosen as
Gloucester City Council is to introduce entrance fees to two of its heritage attractions –
UK attractions have benefited from people looking to make the most of their membership, according
The official opening of the Ravenscraig Sports Facility was boosted by news that North Lanarkshire
One leading South Yorkshire-based leisure trust is facing these challenging economic times head-on with a
Leisure provider Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL), which operates community leisure services in West Yorkshire, is
Entrepreneur Tom Gustoff is planning to open a second Massage Heights-branded day spa in Atlanta,
Work has begun on a major sports and arts venue in Hemel Hempstead that will
A new pilot programme designed to encourage more disabled Londoners to participate in sport and
An award winning fitness scheme is helping thousands of people in Sheffield to beat the
Plans for the development of a new Vale of Glamorgan heritage centre in Barry, South
A new gym has officially been opened at Wombwell Swimming Pool in Barnsley by Olympic
British Military Fitness (BMF) has introduced a new membership rate for people under the age
12,300
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Talking point
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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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
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
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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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
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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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membership scheme news

Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
CIMSPA and UK Coaching have signed a deal to combine the Register of Exercise Professionals
Inactivity is described by The Department of Health as the ‘silent killer’ of our generation,
Sheffield based health and wellbeing providers Westfield Health and SIV have revealed a collaborative new
On-demand massage service The Massage Company (TMC) is set to expand its UK footprint with
UK residents and tourists are fortunate to be able to visit the nation’s top museums
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Heritage Malta – Malta’s national agency for museums, conservation practice and cultural heritage – has
Sheffield City Trust, the wellbeing charity which manages 11 sports and leisure venues through its
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has launched a
In many industries, it is now commonplace for consumers to access the services they want
Local authority leisure centres, particularly those which are trust operated, are seeing remarkable improvements in
Architecture practice Studio Octopi’s dream of sparking a “swimming revolution” by creating a floating freshwater
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Syx Automations’ ‘ReCreateX’ software has been installed at Norwich Castle in the UK. The system
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is inviting 150 customers from its IKEA Family membership scheme to
énergie Fitness is the new operator of Naas Health and Fitness, a 31,000sq ft (2,880sq
One of India’s leading hospital chains, Fortis, has allegedly violated the terms under which it
YeloSpa, the fast-growing spa franchise, is trialling a new membership programme at its New York
Health, sports and leisure group David Lloyd Leisure has introduced a discounted health club membership
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A new report commissioned to measure the real value of an organisation set up to
Rugby team, Castleford Tigers, may be forced to shelve plans for a new stadium and
Leisure trust 1610 has reopened the Exmoor Fitness Centre in Dulverton after closing it earlier
Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach has launched The Collins Club, a new membership programme that
Sheffield's most popular health and fitness scheme is to be rolled out into four more
The JUST FIT chain of fitness clubs in Germany has launched subsidiary INTERFIT - a
Croatian hotel group Maistra has opened its latest property - the 248-bedroom Lone Hotel in
A commitment to providing quality health and fitness programmes across Fife has been secured with
Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has retained the management of the English Institute of Sport -
Freedom Leisure, the leading not-for-profit leisure trust in Kent and Sussex, has been chosen as
Gloucester City Council is to introduce entrance fees to two of its heritage attractions –
UK attractions have benefited from people looking to make the most of their membership, according
The official opening of the Ravenscraig Sports Facility was boosted by news that North Lanarkshire
One leading South Yorkshire-based leisure trust is facing these challenging economic times head-on with a
Leisure provider Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL), which operates community leisure services in West Yorkshire, is
Entrepreneur Tom Gustoff is planning to open a second Massage Heights-branded day spa in Atlanta,
Work has begun on a major sports and arts venue in Hemel Hempstead that will
A new pilot programme designed to encourage more disabled Londoners to participate in sport and
An award winning fitness scheme is helping thousands of people in Sheffield to beat the
Plans for the development of a new Vale of Glamorgan heritage centre in Barry, South
A new gym has officially been opened at Wombwell Swimming Pool in Barnsley by Olympic
British Military Fitness (BMF) has introduced a new membership rate for people under the age
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
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: David Grey Rehab
Successful rehabilitation requires more than treatment alone. It requires the right environment to rebuild strength, restore movement and help people return to everyday life, training and sport with confidence. BLK BOX has partnered with David Grey Rehab...
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has been announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026, bringing music curated for fitness to one of the UK's largest fitness racing weekends.
Directory
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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