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Now in its fourth year, the annual Working in Fitness Survey will be extended in
Fitness First has launched a new boxing concept at its site in Gorton, Manchester. ‘First
Top fitness franchise company Curves has hit Turkey, with three recent club launches in Yenikoy,
Chris Williams aims to make DC Leisure more environmentally friendly in his new role as
The former group operations director of SLM, John Oxley, has left to start up his
SHOKK welcomes two new additions to the team: Richard Marsh, who joins as international training
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Julie Proctor is to deliver Lifetime’s new sales training solutions in her role as sales
Octane Fitness has appointed Neil Campbell as the general manager of its new UK subsidiary.
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) will deliver Active at Work in workplaces across London as
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has joined forces with a number of leading sport
The FIA has received confirmation of funding from the Scottish Executive to pilot Active at
With 9,000 10- and 11-year-olds from 300 schools currently taking part in Adopt a School,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new initiative called Future Train has been launched to help develop the next generation
SkillsActive is set to launch Activepassport in Northern Ireland. The new skills passport is aimed
Midlothian Council has invested £651,000 in improving two of its leisure centres. The two sites
Barrow Park in Cumbria has installed new playground equipment in an attempt to make children
People of Gateshead wanting to get active this summer are being rewarded for their hardwork
Greens Health & Fitness will invest £2.6m in upgrading its 15-strong chain of clubs. The
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A recent report by consultancy firm Sport Concepts has said that Wembley Stadium could be
Esporta, the health club chain, has announced the appointment of a new board along with
Carlisle Leisure is offering overweight and obese children in the Carlisle and Allerdale areas the
Pendle Wavelengths in East Lancashire is set to unveil its £3m redevelopment on 29 June,
Brentwood Leisure Trust has installed a ZigZag Machine Dance system at Brentwood Leisure Centre thanks
Leisure Copeland has officially unveiled £0.3m worth of developments at Whitehaven Sports Centre, including the
Whitbread, the owner of the Premier Travel Inn budget hotel chain, has sold its David
Helenswood School in Hastings, in partnership with sports trust Freedom Leisure, is taking part in
Sports trust Freedom Leisure is to launch a corporate wellness scheme called Freedom Work-Out, designed
Lifetime is launching an array of new qualifications for trainees in the health and fitness
Russian health club chain Planet Fitness has announced an aggressive expansion plan for 2007 that
Holmes Place Iberia has just confirmed the installation of its second SHOKK youth facility in
Fitness First Australia has launched new clubs in the capital city of Canberra and Wynham
US-based Bally Total Fitness has announced the promotion of Robbie Raugh to national director for
Gold’s Gym has launched a development programme for its franchisees aimed at strengthening the brand
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) is to roll out the Fitness by Precor gym brand across
India’s largest chain of health clubs, Talwalkers, has announced ambitious plans to open 20 new
Technogym is to supply East Dunbartonshire Council with a comprehensive range of a equipment in
A school in the north west of England is using the latest technology and equipment
The Horizons Health and Fitness Club in Derby has been sold for £1.35m to a
A pre-opening marketing campaign has been declared a success at Willesden Sports Centre, a £16m
Dedicated Power Plate studio, Good Vibes, is set to expand to further sites in London
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Strength
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Latest news

Now in its fourth year, the annual Working in Fitness Survey will be extended in
Fitness First has launched a new boxing concept at its site in Gorton, Manchester. ‘First
Top fitness franchise company Curves has hit Turkey, with three recent club launches in Yenikoy,
Chris Williams aims to make DC Leisure more environmentally friendly in his new role as
The former group operations director of SLM, John Oxley, has left to start up his
SHOKK welcomes two new additions to the team: Richard Marsh, who joins as international training
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Julie Proctor is to deliver Lifetime’s new sales training solutions in her role as sales
Octane Fitness has appointed Neil Campbell as the general manager of its new UK subsidiary.
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) will deliver Active at Work in workplaces across London as
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has joined forces with a number of leading sport
The FIA has received confirmation of funding from the Scottish Executive to pilot Active at
With 9,000 10- and 11-year-olds from 300 schools currently taking part in Adopt a School,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new initiative called Future Train has been launched to help develop the next generation
SkillsActive is set to launch Activepassport in Northern Ireland. The new skills passport is aimed
Midlothian Council has invested £651,000 in improving two of its leisure centres. The two sites
Barrow Park in Cumbria has installed new playground equipment in an attempt to make children
People of Gateshead wanting to get active this summer are being rewarded for their hardwork
Greens Health & Fitness will invest £2.6m in upgrading its 15-strong chain of clubs. The
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A recent report by consultancy firm Sport Concepts has said that Wembley Stadium could be
Esporta, the health club chain, has announced the appointment of a new board along with
Carlisle Leisure is offering overweight and obese children in the Carlisle and Allerdale areas the
Pendle Wavelengths in East Lancashire is set to unveil its £3m redevelopment on 29 June,
Brentwood Leisure Trust has installed a ZigZag Machine Dance system at Brentwood Leisure Centre thanks
Leisure Copeland has officially unveiled £0.3m worth of developments at Whitehaven Sports Centre, including the
Whitbread, the owner of the Premier Travel Inn budget hotel chain, has sold its David
Helenswood School in Hastings, in partnership with sports trust Freedom Leisure, is taking part in
Sports trust Freedom Leisure is to launch a corporate wellness scheme called Freedom Work-Out, designed
Lifetime is launching an array of new qualifications for trainees in the health and fitness
Russian health club chain Planet Fitness has announced an aggressive expansion plan for 2007 that
Holmes Place Iberia has just confirmed the installation of its second SHOKK youth facility in
Fitness First Australia has launched new clubs in the capital city of Canberra and Wynham
US-based Bally Total Fitness has announced the promotion of Robbie Raugh to national director for
Gold’s Gym has launched a development programme for its franchisees aimed at strengthening the brand
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) is to roll out the Fitness by Precor gym brand across
India’s largest chain of health clubs, Talwalkers, has announced ambitious plans to open 20 new
Technogym is to supply East Dunbartonshire Council with a comprehensive range of a equipment in
A school in the north west of England is using the latest technology and equipment
The Horizons Health and Fitness Club in Derby has been sold for £1.35m to a
A pre-opening marketing campaign has been declared a success at Willesden Sports Centre, a £16m
Dedicated Power Plate studio, Good Vibes, is set to expand to further sites in London
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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.
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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: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
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Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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