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People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
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
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Your Personal Training (YPT) has announced a new partnership with Anytime Fitness. Under the partnership,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
Parkwood Leisure has launched a 12-week pilot programme designed to support individuals transitioning from medication-led
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump.
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
Minos Palace Resort in Crete, Greece, has revealed the scientific board members behind the development
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Exercise can reduce the risk of cancer relapse more effectively than drugs, according to new
Minos Palace Resort in Crete has launched a new spa and longevity hub as part
Airbnb is offering its users 10 categories of wellbeing-related experiences across 260 cities via its
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
Get ready for the latest edition of TZ Collective powered by ABC Fitness, a must-attend
TV presenter and journalist, Ben Shephard, has developed a six-part online training course for fitness
Nuffield Health is partnering with the UK government to offer 4,000 health workers who live
The Gym Group has launched an academy offering a PT qualification in as little as
Lift Brands, owner of Snap Fitness, has partnered with CoverMe Fitness, the leading on-demand fitness
David Lloyd Clubs launched its latest site at Bury St Edmunds, UK, yesterday (3 December,)
The UK’s largest healthcare charity and a leading research university have teamed up to create
The spa and wellness industry is mourning the loss of Lisa Henry Jacobs, a beloved
Get ready for the latest edition of TZ Collective powered by ABC Fitness on 6
Fred Fitness – claiming to be the first gym to offer AI-driven, personalised workouts –
The Gym Group has become the first 24/7 UK gym chain to achieve the European
As we near the end of the HCM Summit, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, has
UK Active is calling on the government for support to scale up its MSK Hubs
Directors, Aaron McCulloch and James Lorey, have completed a management buy-out of Your Personal Training
In a bid to get girls more active, Nuffield Health has launched a campaign, Move
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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HCM magazine
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…
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Company profiles
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Make Your Gym offers a full-service, strategic partner supporting gym owners with all aspects of ...
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Catalogue Gallery
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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.
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Lockers
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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personal trainer news

People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
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
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Your Personal Training (YPT) has announced a new partnership with Anytime Fitness. Under the partnership,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
Parkwood Leisure has launched a 12-week pilot programme designed to support individuals transitioning from medication-led
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump.
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
Minos Palace Resort in Crete, Greece, has revealed the scientific board members behind the development
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Exercise can reduce the risk of cancer relapse more effectively than drugs, according to new
Minos Palace Resort in Crete has launched a new spa and longevity hub as part
Airbnb is offering its users 10 categories of wellbeing-related experiences across 260 cities via its
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
Get ready for the latest edition of TZ Collective powered by ABC Fitness, a must-attend
TV presenter and journalist, Ben Shephard, has developed a six-part online training course for fitness
Nuffield Health is partnering with the UK government to offer 4,000 health workers who live
The Gym Group has launched an academy offering a PT qualification in as little as
Lift Brands, owner of Snap Fitness, has partnered with CoverMe Fitness, the leading on-demand fitness
David Lloyd Clubs launched its latest site at Bury St Edmunds, UK, yesterday (3 December,)
The UK’s largest healthcare charity and a leading research university have teamed up to create
The spa and wellness industry is mourning the loss of Lisa Henry Jacobs, a beloved
Get ready for the latest edition of TZ Collective powered by ABC Fitness on 6
Fred Fitness – claiming to be the first gym to offer AI-driven, personalised workouts –
The Gym Group has become the first 24/7 UK gym chain to achieve the European
As we near the end of the HCM Summit, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, has
UK Active is calling on the government for support to scale up its MSK Hubs
Directors, Aaron McCulloch and James Lorey, have completed a management buy-out of Your Personal Training
In a bid to get girls more active, Nuffield Health has launched a campaign, Move
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Make Your Gym (MYG)
Make Your Gym offers a full-service, strategic partner supporting gym owners with all aspects of ...
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
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Diary dates
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