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With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
French marine skincare and spa brand Phytomer has released a serum called Oligoperformance that features
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
JD Gyms is delivering 'sector-leading metrics' as well as record pre-tax profits, turnover and EBITDA
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
Broadcaster and author, Professor Chris van Tulleken, was among the line-up of experts to give
Therme Group will bring European bathing culture to Washington DC, US, for a two-day community
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
Phytomer has introduced a new formula to its skincare range, called Oligopur Youth Cream. The
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
A £24 million modernisation programme will get underway in Wandsworth, London as Places Leisure wins
The Sleep Lab from luxury wellness brand, Equinox, is now taking bookings at the Equinox
Three of Hoshino Resorts’ luxury properties in Japan are offering discounted packages to solo travellers
Champneys has appointed Adam Lawson to the role of group general manager, to drive the
Wedding celebrations for multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez have
The Health and Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is calling on US club operators and members
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
After a decade of lobbying by the Health & Fitness Association, the US House of
A record 77 million – 25 per cent – of Americans aged six years and
Therme Group has unveiled plans to realise its first US wellbeing destination in Dallas, Texas.
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth more than £4 billion being brought by
German healthcare company, Bayer, is launching an ecosystem to support consumers as they age, comprising
The Gym Group’s Next Chapter strategy is delivering results and the and the UK-based operator
PureGym is making a bid for the majority of the assets of Blink Fitness, which
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Marriott is set to bolster its exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio with a brand new property
The US health and fitness industry is worth US$22.4 billion to the nation’s economy, according
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Research
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
Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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HCM People

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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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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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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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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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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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
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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tax news

With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
French marine skincare and spa brand Phytomer has released a serum called Oligoperformance that features
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
JD Gyms is delivering 'sector-leading metrics' as well as record pre-tax profits, turnover and EBITDA
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
On unveiling the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there would be no return to
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
Broadcaster and author, Professor Chris van Tulleken, was among the line-up of experts to give
Therme Group will bring European bathing culture to Washington DC, US, for a two-day community
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
Phytomer has introduced a new formula to its skincare range, called Oligopur Youth Cream. The
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
A £24 million modernisation programme will get underway in Wandsworth, London as Places Leisure wins
The Sleep Lab from luxury wellness brand, Equinox, is now taking bookings at the Equinox
Three of Hoshino Resorts’ luxury properties in Japan are offering discounted packages to solo travellers
Champneys has appointed Adam Lawson to the role of group general manager, to drive the
Wedding celebrations for multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez have
The Health and Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is calling on US club operators and members
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
After a decade of lobbying by the Health & Fitness Association, the US House of
A record 77 million – 25 per cent – of Americans aged six years and
Therme Group has unveiled plans to realise its first US wellbeing destination in Dallas, Texas.
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth more than £4 billion being brought by
German healthcare company, Bayer, is launching an ecosystem to support consumers as they age, comprising
The Gym Group’s Next Chapter strategy is delivering results and the and the UK-based operator
PureGym is making a bid for the majority of the assets of Blink Fitness, which
Sector leaders in the UK have collaborated to create the Physical Activity Leadership Network that
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Marriott is set to bolster its exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio with a brand new property
The US health and fitness industry is worth US$22.4 billion to the nation’s economy, according
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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: 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: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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