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Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
NHS England – the body responsible for delivering public sector health care in England – is
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
Recognising the challenges facing local authorities, the Labour government has announced plans to tackle local
Journalist, presenter and women’s equality campaigner, Mariella Frostrup, has been appointed as the UK government’s
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
VAT reform, adjustments in business rates and a fitness-led high street regeneration push could see
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
Sport England has vowed to tackle inequality and create a nation of "more equal, inclusive
Xponential Fitness has entered the Saudi Arabian gym market with the launch of five boutique
The UK government has revealed the six finalists for its Home of 2030 initiative. Launched
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Gyms will be free to open on high streets across England from September 1, following
The chancellor, Philip Hammond, has presented his Spring Statement to parliament, making updates to apprenticeship
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has received official submissions from two bid teams for the
There has been a mixed response to the government's immigration white paper, published last month.
Women in Football (WiF) has named Jane Purdon as its first ever chief executive. Purdon
The Football Association has revealed a raft of major reforms, including a rule to interview
More women and independent voices in the boardroom have seen 55 of the UK’s national
A review of the zoo licensing system is underway in the UK following the Cumbria
Table Tennis England’s public funding has been reinstated after the national governing body finally agreed
The national governing body for table tennis has become the first to breach the government’s
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget was a “missed opportunity” for the government to demonstrate its
Several grassroots sports clubs may have to close down if the chancellor doesn’t extend business
At least three of the Football Association’s (FA) 10-strong board will be female by 2018
St Helena has hit a significant milestone in its history, with the remote island successfully
Disneyland Paris is among a group of businesses that have penned an open letter to
Four European economists will be keynote presenters at the Global Wellness Summit taking place from
Leisure and travel giant TUI is to create more than 2,000 new apprentices in the
Experts and campaign groups have poured scorn on the government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, describing it
Government plans for a major shake-up of Post-16 vocational education have been met with disappointment
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has proposed a number of substantial reforms –
Strikes across France against controversial labour reforms forced the closure of the Eiffel Tower in
Sports governing bodies will have to appoint at least 30 per cent of its board
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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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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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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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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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
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
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

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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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.
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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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reforms news

Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
NHS England – the body responsible for delivering public sector health care in England – is
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
Recognising the challenges facing local authorities, the Labour government has announced plans to tackle local
Journalist, presenter and women’s equality campaigner, Mariella Frostrup, has been appointed as the UK government’s
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
VAT reform, adjustments in business rates and a fitness-led high street regeneration push could see
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
Sport England has vowed to tackle inequality and create a nation of "more equal, inclusive
Xponential Fitness has entered the Saudi Arabian gym market with the launch of five boutique
The UK government has revealed the six finalists for its Home of 2030 initiative. Launched
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Gyms will be free to open on high streets across England from September 1, following
The chancellor, Philip Hammond, has presented his Spring Statement to parliament, making updates to apprenticeship
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has received official submissions from two bid teams for the
There has been a mixed response to the government's immigration white paper, published last month.
Women in Football (WiF) has named Jane Purdon as its first ever chief executive. Purdon
The Football Association has revealed a raft of major reforms, including a rule to interview
More women and independent voices in the boardroom have seen 55 of the UK’s national
A review of the zoo licensing system is underway in the UK following the Cumbria
Table Tennis England’s public funding has been reinstated after the national governing body finally agreed
The national governing body for table tennis has become the first to breach the government’s
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget was a “missed opportunity” for the government to demonstrate its
Several grassroots sports clubs may have to close down if the chancellor doesn’t extend business
At least three of the Football Association’s (FA) 10-strong board will be female by 2018
St Helena has hit a significant milestone in its history, with the remote island successfully
Disneyland Paris is among a group of businesses that have penned an open letter to
Four European economists will be keynote presenters at the Global Wellness Summit taking place from
Leisure and travel giant TUI is to create more than 2,000 new apprentices in the
Experts and campaign groups have poured scorn on the government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, describing it
Government plans for a major shake-up of Post-16 vocational education have been met with disappointment
The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has proposed a number of substantial reforms –
Strikes across France against controversial labour reforms forced the closure of the Eiffel Tower in
Sports governing bodies will have to appoint at least 30 per cent of its board
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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