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Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
G.M. Collin has released a cream and a serum using an advanced vegan growth factor
Ten minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that can shut down cancer
Vibrating tendons before cycling allows people to push harder without feeling mental strain, according to
G.M. Collin has launched its Vaskotonic Advanced Serum for sensitive skin that is prone to
Global Wellness Summit
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Scientists at French skincare company Phytomer have detected and harvested a marine microorganism that produces
G.M. Collin has launched a Dark Spot Serum that uses active ingredients to target hyperpigmentation
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
Introducing DX Glow, the cutting-edge skincare solution from the renowned French professional spa brand Sothys.
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Mental Health Swims has been awarded almost £18,000 of lottery money to extend its mission
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
In 2026, the traditional bathhouse experience will get a futuristic twist with the arrival of
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 13th anniversary on Saturday, 8 June and was reportedly
The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to mark its 13th annual celebration on 8 June
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest-ever
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
Saturday 10 June 2023 will mark the 12th anniversary of Global Wellness Day (GWD) –
The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands has secured £5m of National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF)
The Digital Marketing HUb (DMH) is a CIMSPA initiative, which has secured an additional grant
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in
Toronto Zoo in Ontario, Canada ​​has revealed an ambitious master plan, designed to transform the
Sauna Aid is a new multi-country initiative, sponsored by the International Sauna Association (ISA), providing
Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by doing
Physical activity professionals in England will soon be able to access free, one-to-one learning with
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
Dr Giles Yeo, a geneticist at Cambridge University in the UK, has written a new
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
World Leisure Organization (WLO) has opened the entry process for its International Innovation Prize. Now
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
G.M. Collin has released a cream and a serum using an advanced vegan growth factor
Ten minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that can shut down cancer
Vibrating tendons before cycling allows people to push harder without feeling mental strain, according to
G.M. Collin has launched its Vaskotonic Advanced Serum for sensitive skin that is prone to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Scientists at French skincare company Phytomer have detected and harvested a marine microorganism that produces
G.M. Collin has launched a Dark Spot Serum that uses active ingredients to target hyperpigmentation
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
Introducing DX Glow, the cutting-edge skincare solution from the renowned French professional spa brand Sothys.
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Mental Health Swims has been awarded almost £18,000 of lottery money to extend its mission
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
In 2026, the traditional bathhouse experience will get a futuristic twist with the arrival of
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 13th anniversary on Saturday, 8 June and was reportedly
The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to mark its 13th annual celebration on 8 June
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest-ever
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a sense
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
Saturday 10 June 2023 will mark the 12th anniversary of Global Wellness Day (GWD) –
The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands has secured £5m of National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF)
The Digital Marketing HUb (DMH) is a CIMSPA initiative, which has secured an additional grant
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in
Toronto Zoo in Ontario, Canada ​​has revealed an ambitious master plan, designed to transform the
Sauna Aid is a new multi-country initiative, sponsored by the International Sauna Association (ISA), providing
Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by doing
Physical activity professionals in England will soon be able to access free, one-to-one learning with
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
Dr Giles Yeo, a geneticist at Cambridge University in the UK, has written a new
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry
World Leisure Organization (WLO) has opened the entry process for its International Innovation Prize. Now
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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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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
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
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
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
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
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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