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Children from deprived areas across the country are to receive pedometers to encourage them to
Work is nearing completion on a £3m health and fitness club at the Chilworth Manor
The Brockwell Lido has reopened to the public following the completion of the first phase
Health Club operator Results is set to launch its fourth site this summer in Alton,
The College of West Anglia is planning to build two new campuses with extensive sports
A £10m mixed-use leisure development called Rockingham Park Leisure will be developed on the northern
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Preston City Council has opened two new SHOKK facilities to encourage local children to take
Fred Turok, founder and chair of LA Fitness, has been unanimously elected chair of the
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) has been shortlisted for the National Lottery Awards as best
Only half of the UK population gets enough sleep and up to 12 million Britons
The new Magdalena’s Fitness and Spa has opened in Santa Eulalia, Ibiza, bringing Technogym and
The first Mars Athletic Club (MAC) has recently opened in Istanbul, Turkey, thanks to an
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Spanish company Zagros Sports International – which has two clubs in Madrid – has been
The Moscow-based World Class Company has announced the opening of the sixth club in its
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is proposing a new category for students in higher
The FIA will host a national forum for independent operators at the LIW/FIA/FitPro Business conference
The FIA’s professional development seminar, Managing People, will be launched later this month, offering advice
A new boutique-style health and fitness venue has been launched in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Reducing the risk of cancer is apparently the last thing on the list of reasons
Sports trust Freedom Leisure is to manage an outreach programme which will bring a range
SOLL Leisure is set to officially unveil its revamped 500sq m SOLLutions Club and Café
A new interactive gym is being opened by Sandwell Leisure Trust at Haden Hill Leisure
Active Luton, the trust which operates 11 sports and leisure facilities in Luton – including
SOLL Leisure is running a campaign to help people quit smoking and get fit to
Barnsley Premier Fitness set its members the challenge of cycling the equivalent of the 1,700km
Throughout July and August, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is offering local residents the opportunity
A £25m mixed-use development at an 18-acre site in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, has appointed two
Management company DC Leisure and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council have signed the final agreement for
Property developer and investor, The Ascot Group – the owner of Formby Football Club and
Virgin Active, the health club chain, has been named ‘Best Brand’ at the eighth annual
Dunes Splash World in Southport is set to open to the public this weekend. The
Leisure trust Tees Valley Leisure has appointed two new operations managers as part of a
BMA Scotland has published a five-point plan to tackle the increasing levels of alcohol misuse.
The BMJ Group – a national healthcare information provider – has launched a new Health
JJB has unveiled plans for a £10m fitness club and retail store as part of
As England prepares to go smoke free, Southampton City Council has joined forces with a
Employees at Sony UK are getting fit for business after the company teamed up with
West Oxfordshire District Council is investing £400,000 to refurbish three of its leisure centres with
One KX, Central YMCA’s health and arts centre in Kings Cross, London, will open on
Luton Town Football Club (LTFC) has been given the permission by the Borough Council to
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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Latest news

Children from deprived areas across the country are to receive pedometers to encourage them to
Work is nearing completion on a £3m health and fitness club at the Chilworth Manor
The Brockwell Lido has reopened to the public following the completion of the first phase
Health Club operator Results is set to launch its fourth site this summer in Alton,
The College of West Anglia is planning to build two new campuses with extensive sports
A £10m mixed-use leisure development called Rockingham Park Leisure will be developed on the northern
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Preston City Council has opened two new SHOKK facilities to encourage local children to take
Fred Turok, founder and chair of LA Fitness, has been unanimously elected chair of the
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) has been shortlisted for the National Lottery Awards as best
Only half of the UK population gets enough sleep and up to 12 million Britons
The new Magdalena’s Fitness and Spa has opened in Santa Eulalia, Ibiza, bringing Technogym and
The first Mars Athletic Club (MAC) has recently opened in Istanbul, Turkey, thanks to an
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Spanish company Zagros Sports International – which has two clubs in Madrid – has been
The Moscow-based World Class Company has announced the opening of the sixth club in its
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is proposing a new category for students in higher
The FIA will host a national forum for independent operators at the LIW/FIA/FitPro Business conference
The FIA’s professional development seminar, Managing People, will be launched later this month, offering advice
A new boutique-style health and fitness venue has been launched in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Reducing the risk of cancer is apparently the last thing on the list of reasons
Sports trust Freedom Leisure is to manage an outreach programme which will bring a range
SOLL Leisure is set to officially unveil its revamped 500sq m SOLLutions Club and Café
A new interactive gym is being opened by Sandwell Leisure Trust at Haden Hill Leisure
Active Luton, the trust which operates 11 sports and leisure facilities in Luton – including
SOLL Leisure is running a campaign to help people quit smoking and get fit to
Barnsley Premier Fitness set its members the challenge of cycling the equivalent of the 1,700km
Throughout July and August, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is offering local residents the opportunity
A £25m mixed-use development at an 18-acre site in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, has appointed two
Management company DC Leisure and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council have signed the final agreement for
Property developer and investor, The Ascot Group – the owner of Formby Football Club and
Virgin Active, the health club chain, has been named ‘Best Brand’ at the eighth annual
Dunes Splash World in Southport is set to open to the public this weekend. The
Leisure trust Tees Valley Leisure has appointed two new operations managers as part of a
BMA Scotland has published a five-point plan to tackle the increasing levels of alcohol misuse.
The BMJ Group – a national healthcare information provider – has launched a new Health
JJB has unveiled plans for a £10m fitness club and retail store as part of
As England prepares to go smoke free, Southampton City Council has joined forces with a
Employees at Sony UK are getting fit for business after the company teamed up with
West Oxfordshire District Council is investing £400,000 to refurbish three of its leisure centres with
One KX, Central YMCA’s health and arts centre in Kings Cross, London, will open on
Luton Town Football Club (LTFC) has been given the permission by the Borough Council to
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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: 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.
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: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
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Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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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