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Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
UK Active has released its final report on COVID-19 cases among health club, leisure centre
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
New data from the ukactive Research Institute shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK
Uptivo is an all-in-one digital solution for fitness clubs, fitness boutique studios and personal trainers
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
Bellaria is the latest treatment bed designed by spa and beauty equipment supplier Lemi. Created
A report commissioned by Parkrun has estimated that allowing mass-participation outdoor events carries an "exceptionally
A study by virologists at Imperial College London, which is awaiting peer-review, suggests the risk
The FA Cup final in May could be played in front of 20,000 football fans,
HCM is investigating news that a small gym in Hong Kong has become one of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Data published today (17 February) shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK gyms and
A Parliamentary Petition calling for gyms to reopen first after the current national lockdown in
Spas, beauty salons, hair salons, barbers and mobile beauty services are now closed for business
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
The world has had to get used to social distancing in 2020 and any business
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
As COVID-19 cases increase across much of the UK, the fitness industry is standing fast,
To the relief of the sector, the UK government confirmed yesterday (23 November) that gyms,
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
Following a statement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, English spas will close on Thursday 5
The UK government will ask gyms and leisure centres in England to close between 5
Gym and health club operators in Germany are believed to be considering joint legal action
Gyms in Liverpool,UK, have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
In breaking news, HCM understands the UK government has removed gyms and fitness facilities from
Gym and health club operators with sites in Liverpool, UK, have been left "astounded" at
The UK government should encourage people to spend more time in regulated environments to curb
Fitness leaders in the UK have welcomed news that everywhere but Liverpool is currently allowed
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
In June, the Good Spa Guide revealed the results of a survey which asked 5,000
Gyms in the UK are continuing to successfully control COVID-19 transmisssion, according to the latest
With cleanliness and rigorous hygiene at the forefront of operators’ minds, Esthetica has launched the
A study by researchers at Emory University in the US has shown how exercise can
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Pure Gym's overseas clubs returned to pre-COVID-19 profit levels in the first month of trading
Health clubs, fitness studios, leisure centres and swimming pools will be able to reopen from
Gyms in New South Wales (NSW), Australia are staying COVID-free, according to a new report,
12,300
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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Editor's letter
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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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transmission news

Shanghai Disneyland theme park will reopen to visitors on Thursday 8 December, following a temporary
UK Active has released its final report on COVID-19 cases among health club, leisure centre
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs, leisure centres
New data from the ukactive Research Institute shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK
Uptivo is an all-in-one digital solution for fitness clubs, fitness boutique studios and personal trainers
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
Bellaria is the latest treatment bed designed by spa and beauty equipment supplier Lemi. Created
A report commissioned by Parkrun has estimated that allowing mass-participation outdoor events carries an "exceptionally
A study by virologists at Imperial College London, which is awaiting peer-review, suggests the risk
The FA Cup final in May could be played in front of 20,000 football fans,
HCM is investigating news that a small gym in Hong Kong has become one of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Data published today (17 February) shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK gyms and
A Parliamentary Petition calling for gyms to reopen first after the current national lockdown in
Spas, beauty salons, hair salons, barbers and mobile beauty services are now closed for business
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
The world has had to get used to social distancing in 2020 and any business
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
As COVID-19 cases increase across much of the UK, the fitness industry is standing fast,
To the relief of the sector, the UK government confirmed yesterday (23 November) that gyms,
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
Following a statement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, English spas will close on Thursday 5
The UK government will ask gyms and leisure centres in England to close between 5
Gym and health club operators in Germany are believed to be considering joint legal action
Gyms in Liverpool,UK, have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
In breaking news, HCM understands the UK government has removed gyms and fitness facilities from
Gym and health club operators with sites in Liverpool, UK, have been left "astounded" at
The UK government should encourage people to spend more time in regulated environments to curb
Fitness leaders in the UK have welcomed news that everywhere but Liverpool is currently allowed
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
In June, the Good Spa Guide revealed the results of a survey which asked 5,000
Gyms in the UK are continuing to successfully control COVID-19 transmisssion, according to the latest
With cleanliness and rigorous hygiene at the forefront of operators’ minds, Esthetica has launched the
A study by researchers at Emory University in the US has shown how exercise can
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
Pure Gym's overseas clubs returned to pre-COVID-19 profit levels in the first month of trading
Health clubs, fitness studios, leisure centres and swimming pools will be able to reopen from
Gyms in New South Wales (NSW), Australia are staying COVID-free, according to a new report,
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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.
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: TechnoAlpin Indoor
TechnoAlpin Indoor offers expert consultation for indoor snow concepts, assisting customers with the integration of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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