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Lifestyle brand Equinox has told HCM it plans to fight a ruling by the US
Michael Bruggeman, CEO of OM4 Organic Male and haia, is leading a new nonprofit charitable
Industry consultant and self-claimed 'wellness passionista', Rianna Riego, believes the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement has
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
Over 150 black and minority wellness professionals have united to sign a charter demanding reform
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours
Diversity was among the topics up for discussion at this year's MuseumNext conference in London,
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) will host more than 5,000 museums professionals in May
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England has earmarked a “six-figure investment” fund to address the shocking dearth of ethnic
More than 300 sporting events will be held across Ireland from 10 September as part
Discrimination within the museum sector is negatively affecting workforce diversity, leading to people leaving the
The European Commission has created a €13m (£10.3m, US$15m) fund for sports organisations which plan
An inquiry into homophobia in sport has been launched by the Culture, Media and Sport
Looking at images associated with overweight or obese people can influence a person’s sense of
UK minister for sport, Helen Grant, has thrown her weight behind a campaign against sexism
Sporting events aimed at encouraging good relations among school children and young people are a
The Welsh Government has awarded funding of £45,254 to support the work of Show Racism
Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) has announced the launch of its first-ever Intercultural Arts
Plans for a new youth centre and community football facility at Lowfield Park, Sheffield, have
Plans to develop a new community football facility at Lowfield Park, Sheffield, have been given
A London museum dedicated to Jewish culture, heritage and identity in the UK will reopen
There will be no cricket at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games after the International Cricket
The new Jewish Museum London in Camden Town is set to undergo an expansion project.
The new Jewish Museum London in Camden Town is set to undergo an expansion project.
Football ambassadors who will lobby for funding for local sports projects are one of the
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names cannot harm me!” But – we
Wolverhampton City Council has defended its ethnic minority-only swimming sessions, following accusations of racism. The
The Football Association has launched a new Report Racism freephone telephone line. Targeted at all
A Paris appeal court has upheld a 10,000 euros fine against the Moulin Rouge nightclub
St Albans Community Leisure and Sports Development Team, managed by Leisure Connection, organised a series
Marc and Marjan Taminiau, creators of the Dutch theme park, Het Land van Ooit, are
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
HCM magazine
Life Lessons
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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Editor's letter
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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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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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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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racism news

Lifestyle brand Equinox has told HCM it plans to fight a ruling by the US
Michael Bruggeman, CEO of OM4 Organic Male and haia, is leading a new nonprofit charitable
Industry consultant and self-claimed 'wellness passionista', Rianna Riego, believes the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement has
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
Over 150 black and minority wellness professionals have united to sign a charter demanding reform
The sport and physical activity sector "hasn't done enough" to tackle persisting inequalities within the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
A number of sportspeople have been recognised for their work in this year's Queen's Birthday
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours
Diversity was among the topics up for discussion at this year's MuseumNext conference in London,
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) will host more than 5,000 museums professionals in May
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England has earmarked a “six-figure investment” fund to address the shocking dearth of ethnic
More than 300 sporting events will be held across Ireland from 10 September as part
Discrimination within the museum sector is negatively affecting workforce diversity, leading to people leaving the
The European Commission has created a €13m (£10.3m, US$15m) fund for sports organisations which plan
An inquiry into homophobia in sport has been launched by the Culture, Media and Sport
Looking at images associated with overweight or obese people can influence a person’s sense of
UK minister for sport, Helen Grant, has thrown her weight behind a campaign against sexism
Sporting events aimed at encouraging good relations among school children and young people are a
The Welsh Government has awarded funding of £45,254 to support the work of Show Racism
Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) has announced the launch of its first-ever Intercultural Arts
Plans for a new youth centre and community football facility at Lowfield Park, Sheffield, have
Plans to develop a new community football facility at Lowfield Park, Sheffield, have been given
A London museum dedicated to Jewish culture, heritage and identity in the UK will reopen
There will be no cricket at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games after the International Cricket
The new Jewish Museum London in Camden Town is set to undergo an expansion project.
The new Jewish Museum London in Camden Town is set to undergo an expansion project.
Football ambassadors who will lobby for funding for local sports projects are one of the
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names cannot harm me!” But – we
Wolverhampton City Council has defended its ethnic minority-only swimming sessions, following accusations of racism. The
The Football Association has launched a new Report Racism freephone telephone line. Targeted at all
A Paris appeal court has upheld a 10,000 euros fine against the Moulin Rouge nightclub
St Albans Community Leisure and Sports Development Team, managed by Leisure Connection, organised a series
Marc and Marjan Taminiau, creators of the Dutch theme park, Het Land van Ooit, are
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
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
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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