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UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
#active-net 23 aims to be a carbon neutral event UK Active, CIMSPA, CLUK and Leisure
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Entries are now open for the annual UK Active Awards. Following two years of unparalleled
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
ukactive has stressed the importance of landlords and tenants "sharing the burden" of commercial rent
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
Nadine Dorries, the recently appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport at
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
Tanni Grey-Thompson has announced she will hand over her role as ukactive chair in August
Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has joined gym-goers this morning to kick-off the annual National Fitness
VAT reform, adjustments in business rates and a fitness-led high street regeneration push could see
Half of UK adults aren't happy with their physical fitness levels, according to a study
An award celebrating outstanding individuals in the fitness sector is to be named in honour
New data from the ukactive Research Institute shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK
A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
A new initiative being launched today (9 August) aims to improve the application of digital
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
The UK government has confirmed that the PE and Sport Premium will continue to run
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
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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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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Profile
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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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ukactive news

UK Active has published new guidance designed to help operators support young people over the
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
The top operators, suppliers and facilities from across the physical activity sector were celebrated last
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
World Active has finalised its charter, which it plans to adopt at its first-ever general
#active-net 23 aims to be a carbon neutral event UK Active, CIMSPA, CLUK and Leisure
It was a night to remember at the 2022 ukactive Awards for Parkwood Leisure, as
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
Parkwood Leisure, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has reached the milestone of teaching
Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19”
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Entries are now open for the annual UK Active Awards. Following two years of unparalleled
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
ukactive has stressed the importance of landlords and tenants "sharing the burden" of commercial rent
A total of 22.7 million Brits – more than a third of the total population
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new guide has been published to give health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in
Nadine Dorries, the recently appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport at
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
Tanni Grey-Thompson has announced she will hand over her role as ukactive chair in August
Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has joined gym-goers this morning to kick-off the annual National Fitness
VAT reform, adjustments in business rates and a fitness-led high street regeneration push could see
Half of UK adults aren't happy with their physical fitness levels, according to a study
An award celebrating outstanding individuals in the fitness sector is to be named in honour
New data from the ukactive Research Institute shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK
A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
A new initiative being launched today (9 August) aims to improve the application of digital
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
Further research into the levels of positive COVID-19 cases among those to have visited fitness
Vulnerable young people will be given opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity
A consultation on social prescribing and other similar health programmes will look to "uncover the
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
There is a "clear case" to evolve the purpose and role played by the UK's
Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing,
The UK government has confirmed that the PE and Sport Premium will continue to run
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: 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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
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
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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