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Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
The World Happiness Summit ( WOHASU ) is set to return to Miami for its
Victoria Brownlie, the British Beauty Council’s chief of policy and sustainability, has been named in
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
Michelle Donelan has been appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport by
A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, says the Welsh government is considering breaking the gym sector
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
The time has come for Westminster to provide the same urgency and focus for the
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Association of Play Industries (API) has called for urgent and sustained investment in public
Dan Ashe doesn't see the holding of different viewpoints as an obstacle to co-operation; in
The Smithsonian Institution’s board has elected Lonnie G. Bunch III as the organisations new secretary.
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
‘Dissent: inspiring hope, embracing change’ will be the theme for the UK’s Museums Association (MA)
Ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has made a passionate call for the government to finally recognise
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give
AV specialist Sysco has completed a major tech integration for a new exhibition at the
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that he did consider running as a
A new four-day “celebration of physical activity” – combining a conference, awards night and a
Experience design firm BRC has taken the concept of a theme park attraction and placed
Citizens should be empowered to play a much more active role in the design of
London’s first new purpose-built commercial theatre in decades opens tomorrow (18 October) in the shadow
Lawrence Dallaglio will lead a speaker line-up from the worlds of sport, health and government
The spa at the privately-owned Cliveden House boutique hotel in Taplow, UK, has reopened following
Wellness business advisor Anni Hood and economist Thierry Malleret have launched a WELL Intelligence platform
Citizens should be empowered to play a much more active role in the design of
In order to immerse delegates in the findings and applications of the new field of
With a weakened pound keeping British visitors away from Ireland, the country’s national tourism body
James Corner, one of the leading figures behind New York’s High Line elevated park, has
“Endless political wrangling” is responsible for the likely abandonment of London’s Garden Bridge project, its
The European Parliament has secured €8m (US$8.7m, £6.7m) in funding for cultural projects ahead of
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Research
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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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The Breath Coach
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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Opinion
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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Profile
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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Strength
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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Talking point
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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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Opinion
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politics news

Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
The World Happiness Summit ( WOHASU ) is set to return to Miami for its
Victoria Brownlie, the British Beauty Council’s chief of policy and sustainability, has been named in
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
Michelle Donelan has been appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport by
A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, says the Welsh government is considering breaking the gym sector
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
The time has come for Westminster to provide the same urgency and focus for the
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Association of Play Industries (API) has called for urgent and sustained investment in public
Dan Ashe doesn't see the holding of different viewpoints as an obstacle to co-operation; in
The Smithsonian Institution’s board has elected Lonnie G. Bunch III as the organisations new secretary.
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
‘Dissent: inspiring hope, embracing change’ will be the theme for the UK’s Museums Association (MA)
Ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has made a passionate call for the government to finally recognise
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give
AV specialist Sysco has completed a major tech integration for a new exhibition at the
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that he did consider running as a
A new four-day “celebration of physical activity” – combining a conference, awards night and a
Experience design firm BRC has taken the concept of a theme park attraction and placed
Citizens should be empowered to play a much more active role in the design of
London’s first new purpose-built commercial theatre in decades opens tomorrow (18 October) in the shadow
Lawrence Dallaglio will lead a speaker line-up from the worlds of sport, health and government
The spa at the privately-owned Cliveden House boutique hotel in Taplow, UK, has reopened following
Wellness business advisor Anni Hood and economist Thierry Malleret have launched a WELL Intelligence platform
Citizens should be empowered to play a much more active role in the design of
In order to immerse delegates in the findings and applications of the new field of
With a weakened pound keeping British visitors away from Ireland, the country’s national tourism body
James Corner, one of the leading figures behind New York’s High Line elevated park, has
“Endless political wrangling” is responsible for the likely abandonment of London’s Garden Bridge project, its
The European Parliament has secured €8m (US$8.7m, £6.7m) in funding for cultural projects ahead of
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
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
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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