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Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes of
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
Matrix Fitness has launched its Magnum Plate-Loaded Range, a collection of 10 strength machines engineered
Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
Freyja Fit’s commercial-grade equipment is designed specifically for women. The company’s dumbbells come in pink
The Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Bent Over Row has been developed in collaboration with
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
World-class golf destination resort Te Arai Links in New Zealand has debuted its new spa
Be Well Wigan Council has introduced a new evidence-based, healthy ageing programme that aligns with
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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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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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Interview
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
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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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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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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strength training news

Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes of
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
Matrix Fitness has launched its Magnum Plate-Loaded Range, a collection of 10 strength machines engineered
Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
Freyja Fit’s commercial-grade equipment is designed specifically for women. The company’s dumbbells come in pink
The Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Bent Over Row has been developed in collaboration with
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
World-class golf destination resort Te Arai Links in New Zealand has debuted its new spa
Be Well Wigan Council has introduced a new evidence-based, healthy ageing programme that aligns with
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Decathlon UK and Everyone Active announce landmark partnership to make sport more accessible
Decathlon, the world’s largest sports retailer, and Everyone Active, the UK’s leading leisure operator, are proud to announce a new strategic affiliate partnership designed to break down barriers to physical activity.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: 115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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