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The much-anticipated V&A East Museum has opened in Stratford, east London, UK. Designed by architects
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
D2F is proud to be the official merchandise partner for The Boat Race – the
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Operators across the UK ran special events and gave away free passes to encourage people
Julien Alfred was recently crowned Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medallist at the 2024 games in
Citius Retreats, a specialist in sports medicine and wellness, is set to launch a series
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
With the 2024 Paris Games about to begin, GLL is celebrating the fact that 94
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A UK-based technology has created a sensor-enabled performance running track with advanced sensors, paired with
The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) has announced Singapore-based attorney and international industry advocate,
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share
BLK BOX was the partner of choice for the design, fit out and install of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured legendary gymnast Simone Biles with the 2023 Debra
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
Fiit has teamed up with Concept2 to launch Fiit Row, its first connected rowing programme
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed a long term management agreement with Attestor Limited
The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given
The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half
The most high-risk and controversial Olympics of modern times begin today (23 July) in Tokyo,
A global team of architects has been chosen to design the masterplan for the Milan
Kerzner International, the owner of One&Only Resorts and Atlantis Resort & Residences, has developed a
The Super Nintendo World theme park at the Universal Studios Japan resort in the city
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
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
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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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olympics news

The much-anticipated V&A East Museum has opened in Stratford, east London, UK. Designed by architects
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
D2F is proud to be the official merchandise partner for The Boat Race – the
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Operators across the UK ran special events and gave away free passes to encourage people
Julien Alfred was recently crowned Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medallist at the 2024 games in
Citius Retreats, a specialist in sports medicine and wellness, is set to launch a series
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
With the 2024 Paris Games about to begin, GLL is celebrating the fact that 94
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A UK-based technology has created a sensor-enabled performance running track with advanced sensors, paired with
The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) has announced Singapore-based attorney and international industry advocate,
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
Cardiff-based gym design and installation company, Absolute Performance, has been awarded the contract to design,
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share
BLK BOX was the partner of choice for the design, fit out and install of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured legendary gymnast Simone Biles with the 2023 Debra
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
Fiit has teamed up with Concept2 to launch Fiit Row, its first connected rowing programme
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed a long term management agreement with Attestor Limited
The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given
The Labour Party has accused the Conservatives of slashing grassroots sport funding by nearly half
The most high-risk and controversial Olympics of modern times begin today (23 July) in Tokyo,
A global team of architects has been chosen to design the masterplan for the Milan
Kerzner International, the owner of One&Only Resorts and Atlantis Resort & Residences, has developed a
The Super Nintendo World theme park at the Universal Studios Japan resort in the city
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: 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: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
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
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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
Diary dates
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