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Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler,
Life Leisure is raising awareness for the physical and mental wellbeing of men with the
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
As more people join gyms to support their mental health, it’s becoming apparent that some
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
Michael Bruggeman, CEO of OM4 Organic Male and haia, is leading a new nonprofit charitable
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sports stadiums and large entertainment venues could soon be forced to implement airport-style security checks,
A university study has helped a sporting charity secure funding to extend a successful mental
A museum home to a collection of items from the early life of Kurt Cobain
The number of accidental drownings in the UK fell by 15 per cent last year.
Experts from the Global Wellness Summit have identified eight future directions in wellness in a
The Gym Group has partnered with The Movember Foundation, pledging to raise £50,000 towards men’s
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Premier League football clubs Manchester United and Manchester City have clubbed together to donate £1m
More than half of people working in the sport, leisure and fitness industry feel as
Around two-thirds of sports coaches are unable to sufficiently support the mental health needs of
Budget health club operator Xercise4Less is hoping to highlight the “crisis in men’s health” by
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has revealed how immersing himself in fitness helped him fight
Dramatic gains in life expectancy have been made globally since 2000, but major inequalities persist
Twickenham Stadium will enforce strict security measures for the upcoming Six Nations matches in light
Europe’s football governing body UEFA has confirmed that the Euro 2016 football championship – due
An Australian architectural duo have won a competition to design the Casablanca Bombing Rooms –
Regular exercise sessions can help to significantly reduce the occurrence of suicidal thoughts or attempts
Gym goers have been warned of the dangers of ‘bigorexia,’ an anxiety disorder which can
Jose Barbero, a spanish dolphin trainer accused of abusing animals in his care, has been
The MIT Media Lab, an interdisciplinary research facility, has launched a wellness initiative designed to
ukactive CEO David Stalker has outlined his organisation’s credentials to serve as independent watchdog for
This year’s Winter Olympics in Sochi is likely to be the most expensive Olympic Games
Birmingham’s LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community has opened a new sports and fitness
Northern Ireland's sport minister Carál Ní Chuilín has called on sports organisations to play their
Image: Actress and wellness advocate Mariel Hemingway, one of the speakers at GSWS A Hollywood
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums has launched a new smart phone app designed to
A new 10,000sq ft (929sq m) spa - managed by WTS International - has been
The Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia have re-opened amid 'heightened' security,
Football will be used as a rehabilitative tool in a new Football Foundation initiative launched
The spectacular medieval ruins of Craigmillar Castle, a site of plot and intrigue through the
The events at Glasgow Airport on 30 June serve to remind us just how vulnerable
At least 30 people were killed and around 100 injured in a bomb blast at
The first airport-style security for rail passengers began operating on12 January at Paddington station in
Around 60 people were killed and more than 300 others injured after explosions at three
The second terrorist attack to target Bali within the last three years – killing 22 and
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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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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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Healthspan
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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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suicide news

Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler,
Life Leisure is raising awareness for the physical and mental wellbeing of men with the
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
As more people join gyms to support their mental health, it’s becoming apparent that some
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
Michael Bruggeman, CEO of OM4 Organic Male and haia, is leading a new nonprofit charitable
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sports stadiums and large entertainment venues could soon be forced to implement airport-style security checks,
A university study has helped a sporting charity secure funding to extend a successful mental
A museum home to a collection of items from the early life of Kurt Cobain
The number of accidental drownings in the UK fell by 15 per cent last year.
Experts from the Global Wellness Summit have identified eight future directions in wellness in a
The Gym Group has partnered with The Movember Foundation, pledging to raise £50,000 towards men’s
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Premier League football clubs Manchester United and Manchester City have clubbed together to donate £1m
More than half of people working in the sport, leisure and fitness industry feel as
Around two-thirds of sports coaches are unable to sufficiently support the mental health needs of
Budget health club operator Xercise4Less is hoping to highlight the “crisis in men’s health” by
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has revealed how immersing himself in fitness helped him fight
Dramatic gains in life expectancy have been made globally since 2000, but major inequalities persist
Twickenham Stadium will enforce strict security measures for the upcoming Six Nations matches in light
Europe’s football governing body UEFA has confirmed that the Euro 2016 football championship – due
An Australian architectural duo have won a competition to design the Casablanca Bombing Rooms –
Regular exercise sessions can help to significantly reduce the occurrence of suicidal thoughts or attempts
Gym goers have been warned of the dangers of ‘bigorexia,’ an anxiety disorder which can
Jose Barbero, a spanish dolphin trainer accused of abusing animals in his care, has been
The MIT Media Lab, an interdisciplinary research facility, has launched a wellness initiative designed to
ukactive CEO David Stalker has outlined his organisation’s credentials to serve as independent watchdog for
This year’s Winter Olympics in Sochi is likely to be the most expensive Olympic Games
Birmingham’s LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community has opened a new sports and fitness
Northern Ireland's sport minister Carál Ní Chuilín has called on sports organisations to play their
Image: Actress and wellness advocate Mariel Hemingway, one of the speakers at GSWS A Hollywood
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums has launched a new smart phone app designed to
A new 10,000sq ft (929sq m) spa - managed by WTS International - has been
The Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia have re-opened amid 'heightened' security,
Football will be used as a rehabilitative tool in a new Football Foundation initiative launched
The spectacular medieval ruins of Craigmillar Castle, a site of plot and intrigue through the
The events at Glasgow Airport on 30 June serve to remind us just how vulnerable
At least 30 people were killed and around 100 injured in a bomb blast at
The first airport-style security for rail passengers began operating on12 January at Paddington station in
Around 60 people were killed and more than 300 others injured after explosions at three
The second terrorist attack to target Bali within the last three years – killing 22 and
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: 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: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
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 - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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