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Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
Irish operator, Revolution Fitness, which has a location in Newtownabbey, NI, has opened the Revolution
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
Life Leisure is raising awareness for the physical and mental wellbeing of men with the
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Sandwell Leisure Trust launched its rebrand to Kore Sandwell on Monday 17 November. The name
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
Seventy two per cent of people with mental health conditions say being physically active has
In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2025 today (10 October) Gymnation is removing its
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an
Anantara Hotels and Resorts, the luxury hotel brand by Minor Hotels, will host its first
Gen Z value the gym for their mental and physical health according to a UK-wide
Les Mills launches a four-part series of yoga workouts to help clubs scale their yoga
According to a study commissioned by GM Active, health intervention programmes provide more than £20,000
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
The Pacific Waters Spa in Southern California is now offering tech therapies to provide guests
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
Excitement is building as the 4th edition of the Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) prepares to
Hyatt Hotels has launched the Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board (WCAB), featuring seven industry specialists, including
As more people join gyms to support their mental health, it’s becoming apparent that some
Premium gym brands are shifting from traditional fitness and leisure models to holistic wellness ecosystems.
The Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) returns in 2025, bringing together industry leaders at the Hilton
Young and affluent consumers are leading health club usage in Latin America, according to research
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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 has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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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mental wellbeing news

Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
Irish operator, Revolution Fitness, which has a location in Newtownabbey, NI, has opened the Revolution
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
Life Leisure is raising awareness for the physical and mental wellbeing of men with the
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Sandwell Leisure Trust launched its rebrand to Kore Sandwell on Monday 17 November. The name
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
Seventy two per cent of people with mental health conditions say being physically active has
In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2025 today (10 October) Gymnation is removing its
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an
Anantara Hotels and Resorts, the luxury hotel brand by Minor Hotels, will host its first
Gen Z value the gym for their mental and physical health according to a UK-wide
Les Mills launches a four-part series of yoga workouts to help clubs scale their yoga
According to a study commissioned by GM Active, health intervention programmes provide more than £20,000
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
The Pacific Waters Spa in Southern California is now offering tech therapies to provide guests
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
Excitement is building as the 4th edition of the Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) prepares to
Hyatt Hotels has launched the Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board (WCAB), featuring seven industry specialists, including
As more people join gyms to support their mental health, it’s becoming apparent that some
Premium gym brands are shifting from traditional fitness and leisure models to holistic wellness ecosystems.
The Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) returns in 2025, bringing together industry leaders at the Hilton
Young and affluent consumers are leading health club usage in Latin America, according to research
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HCM promotional features
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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
Sponsored
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
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
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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