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Hilton has expanded its Hilton Fitness by Precor chain of health clubs into the UK,
The new gym at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield – designed by architects
The British Olympic Association’s (BOA) director of Elite Performance, Sir Clive Woodward, has announced the
The Clissold Leisure Centre in Hackney, London, is to reopen next month after nearly four
Tees Valley Leisure has launched a new scheme offering children under the age of 16
Rossendale Leisure Trust has got kids in Lancashire getting up early for school to battle
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new fitness concept called the Renfrewshire Green Gym has been launched by environmental charity
The health and fitness club at Don Valley athletics stadium in Sheffield is set to
A new £4.7m gym and spa development will be added to Gosling Sports Centre in
Vale Royal Borough Council has announced plans to build a new £10.8m leisure centre in
Flitwick could benefit from a multi-million pound leisure centre if Mid Bedfordshire District Council and
Rochdale cultural trust, Link4Life, has successfully secured funding to continue its Sports Apprenticeship Programme. The
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
All Seasons Leisure Centre in Chorley is now fully open following a £1.2m refurbishment. Over
SkillsActive’s Technical Expert Group (TEG) has launched an eight-month research project to confirm whether industry
A temporary marketing suite has opened this week at Leigh Sixth Form College in Wigan
Wealdon District Council’s latest Best Value User Satisfaction Survey has found that satisfaction with the
Leisure Trust Link4Life has committed to investing a further £100,000 in its gym operations. The
The Village Health and Leisure Club in Whiston, Merseyside, has begun the second phase of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Nine out of ten businesses say that the implementation of the smoking ban has been
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) in London and Sport England (London) have awarded £250,000
A community initiative in Wiltshire has saved a leisure centre from closure. Following a prolonged
Former Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers footballer Mickey Mellon is due to open the first SHOKK
Next Generation Clubs and David Lloyd Leisure have announced that they will be sponsoring the
North Wiltshire District Council is refurbishing all four of its leisure centres. The £750,000 investment
The health club at Hanbury Manor Hotel in Hertfordshire has been refurbished. The overhaul included
Leisure Exchange has launched a new venture called Fitness Exchange to involve the group’s 22
Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre in Essex has reopened following a refurbishment project overseen by the
Not-for-profit health care group Nuffields Hospitals has reportedly put forward a bid to buy Cannons
Sheffield United FC (SUFC) is selling The Thames Club in Staines, Surrey. The 10-acre health
Construction work has begun on the site of the UK’s largest PFI contract to date.
A partnership between Greenwich Leisure (GLL) and Lambeth Council will see the UK’s largest dedicated
Harm Tegelaars, the recently appointed president of the European Health & Fitness Association (EHFA), has
The London Borough of Hillingdon will be home to the first new 50m swimming pool
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL), the umbrella organisation for the private sector sport, leisure
Beaumonts Gym at The Venue in Borehamwood has reopened following a major renovation and equipment
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has admitted that the cost of the Olympic stadium has
Brockwell Lido has opened its health and wellbeing centre, marking the completion of a £3.5m
Welti Health and Fitness club in Shropshire has expanded its personal training offering. Housed in
Chilworth Manor in Southampton has launched its new £3m health and fitness club. Called theclub@chilworthmanor,
A new private health club, called Exerciseshop, has opened in St Johnswood in London. Owned
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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 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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Opinion
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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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Latest news

Hilton has expanded its Hilton Fitness by Precor chain of health clubs into the UK,
The new gym at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield – designed by architects
The British Olympic Association’s (BOA) director of Elite Performance, Sir Clive Woodward, has announced the
The Clissold Leisure Centre in Hackney, London, is to reopen next month after nearly four
Tees Valley Leisure has launched a new scheme offering children under the age of 16
Rossendale Leisure Trust has got kids in Lancashire getting up early for school to battle
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new fitness concept called the Renfrewshire Green Gym has been launched by environmental charity
The health and fitness club at Don Valley athletics stadium in Sheffield is set to
A new £4.7m gym and spa development will be added to Gosling Sports Centre in
Vale Royal Borough Council has announced plans to build a new £10.8m leisure centre in
Flitwick could benefit from a multi-million pound leisure centre if Mid Bedfordshire District Council and
Rochdale cultural trust, Link4Life, has successfully secured funding to continue its Sports Apprenticeship Programme. The
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
All Seasons Leisure Centre in Chorley is now fully open following a £1.2m refurbishment. Over
SkillsActive’s Technical Expert Group (TEG) has launched an eight-month research project to confirm whether industry
A temporary marketing suite has opened this week at Leigh Sixth Form College in Wigan
Wealdon District Council’s latest Best Value User Satisfaction Survey has found that satisfaction with the
Leisure Trust Link4Life has committed to investing a further £100,000 in its gym operations. The
The Village Health and Leisure Club in Whiston, Merseyside, has begun the second phase of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Nine out of ten businesses say that the implementation of the smoking ban has been
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) in London and Sport England (London) have awarded £250,000
A community initiative in Wiltshire has saved a leisure centre from closure. Following a prolonged
Former Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers footballer Mickey Mellon is due to open the first SHOKK
Next Generation Clubs and David Lloyd Leisure have announced that they will be sponsoring the
North Wiltshire District Council is refurbishing all four of its leisure centres. The £750,000 investment
The health club at Hanbury Manor Hotel in Hertfordshire has been refurbished. The overhaul included
Leisure Exchange has launched a new venture called Fitness Exchange to involve the group’s 22
Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre in Essex has reopened following a refurbishment project overseen by the
Not-for-profit health care group Nuffields Hospitals has reportedly put forward a bid to buy Cannons
Sheffield United FC (SUFC) is selling The Thames Club in Staines, Surrey. The 10-acre health
Construction work has begun on the site of the UK’s largest PFI contract to date.
A partnership between Greenwich Leisure (GLL) and Lambeth Council will see the UK’s largest dedicated
Harm Tegelaars, the recently appointed president of the European Health & Fitness Association (EHFA), has
The London Borough of Hillingdon will be home to the first new 50m swimming pool
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL), the umbrella organisation for the private sector sport, leisure
Beaumonts Gym at The Venue in Borehamwood has reopened following a major renovation and equipment
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has admitted that the cost of the Olympic stadium has
Brockwell Lido has opened its health and wellbeing centre, marking the completion of a £3.5m
Welti Health and Fitness club in Shropshire has expanded its personal training offering. Housed in
Chilworth Manor in Southampton has launched its new £3m health and fitness club. Called theclub@chilworthmanor,
A new private health club, called Exerciseshop, has opened in St Johnswood in London. Owned
10261 - 10275 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
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Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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