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Representatives from exercise registers from four different countries agreed the formation of the International Confederation
The £25m planned redevelopment of Kentish Town Sports Centre has been given the green light
LA Fitness has launched a new exercise programme developed specifically for the over-55s. The LA
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s (WLCT) Active Coaching Team has unveiled a ‘Get Active’ schools
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has teamed up with Thames Water and Olympian Steve Parry to launch
Sports trust Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has been appointed to run all the leisure centres in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sheffield International Venues (SIV) is refurbishing Ponds Forge International Sports Centre over the next 10
Portsmouth City Council has named Broadwater Leisure as its preferred bidder to develop the city’s
Detailed plans have been announced for the £2.5m sports facility at the Cranfield University in
Bolton Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) has achieved Quest accreditation for ten of the 13 leisure
Residents of Boston, Lincolnshire – recognised as one of the UK’s most inactive towns –
A recent analysis of the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) members database has revealed some
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Some of the leading US-based training providers including ACSM, NASM and ACE have been working
Two London borough councils have received £5,000 grants to aid community sport initiatives. Hounslow council
St. Helens Council has given the green light to a new leisure and sports complex
Active Life Wellness Clubs, founded in Portugal in May 2005, is set to open four
Hans Peter Franklin is to open a second health club on the French Riviera following
The German health and fitness franchise, Injoy, is expanding its chain of clubs. Three clubs
Lillehammer University College, which borders Lake Mjøsa in Norway, has invested US$125,000 (£64,000) in a
An independently-owned health club that has recently opened in Ciudad Quesada on Spain’s Costa Blanca
Denmark’s largest fitness chain, fitness dk, has teamed up with preventative healthcare supplier Falck. The
Camden Council will meet next week (4 April) to consider plans for the £25.3m refurbishment
A former overweight fruit and veg stall worker has been recognized as Fitness Wales Entrepreneur
The £12.7m Downham Health and Leisure Centre has opened in south-east London offering locals a
A new charitable trust has been launched to manage leisure services on behalf of the
The Retention People have launched a free education programme to help health and fitness operators
Focus Training has introduced a new GP Exercise Referral Course, launched last month at David
As part of a major investment programme at Kings Hall Leisure Centre in Hackney, the
Strata Partners has announced plans to continue to grow both its owned and franchised clubs
Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) – a video game played on a dance pad –
A major attraction of Hilton’s fifth hotel in China is its 6,000sq m (64,583sq ft)
A recent survey on eating habits has revealed worrying results about the diet of Vietnamese
Exodus Health and Fitness Club in Wellington is the first site in New Zealand to
Health Canada has overhauled the Canada Food Guide to include more culturally diverse foods, recommendations
Located in a former Georgian stable yard, the purpose built facilities include a gym equipped
Children in Bournemouth are able to exercise in their own gym following the opening of
The British Medical Association (BMA) has declared the Scottish smoking ban a success as it
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has joined the fight against obesity by introducing trans-fat free cooking
Three operators have been shortlisted to design, build and manage a multi-million pound leisure facility
Leisure group Whitbread has confirmed that it has received multiple offers for its David Lloyd
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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HCM People

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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Talking point
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Company profiles
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Latest news

Representatives from exercise registers from four different countries agreed the formation of the International Confederation
The £25m planned redevelopment of Kentish Town Sports Centre has been given the green light
LA Fitness has launched a new exercise programme developed specifically for the over-55s. The LA
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s (WLCT) Active Coaching Team has unveiled a ‘Get Active’ schools
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has teamed up with Thames Water and Olympian Steve Parry to launch
Sports trust Greenwich Leisure (GLL) has been appointed to run all the leisure centres in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sheffield International Venues (SIV) is refurbishing Ponds Forge International Sports Centre over the next 10
Portsmouth City Council has named Broadwater Leisure as its preferred bidder to develop the city’s
Detailed plans have been announced for the £2.5m sports facility at the Cranfield University in
Bolton Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) has achieved Quest accreditation for ten of the 13 leisure
Residents of Boston, Lincolnshire – recognised as one of the UK’s most inactive towns –
A recent analysis of the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) members database has revealed some
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Some of the leading US-based training providers including ACSM, NASM and ACE have been working
Two London borough councils have received £5,000 grants to aid community sport initiatives. Hounslow council
St. Helens Council has given the green light to a new leisure and sports complex
Active Life Wellness Clubs, founded in Portugal in May 2005, is set to open four
Hans Peter Franklin is to open a second health club on the French Riviera following
The German health and fitness franchise, Injoy, is expanding its chain of clubs. Three clubs
Lillehammer University College, which borders Lake Mjøsa in Norway, has invested US$125,000 (£64,000) in a
An independently-owned health club that has recently opened in Ciudad Quesada on Spain’s Costa Blanca
Denmark’s largest fitness chain, fitness dk, has teamed up with preventative healthcare supplier Falck. The
Camden Council will meet next week (4 April) to consider plans for the £25.3m refurbishment
A former overweight fruit and veg stall worker has been recognized as Fitness Wales Entrepreneur
The £12.7m Downham Health and Leisure Centre has opened in south-east London offering locals a
A new charitable trust has been launched to manage leisure services on behalf of the
The Retention People have launched a free education programme to help health and fitness operators
Focus Training has introduced a new GP Exercise Referral Course, launched last month at David
As part of a major investment programme at Kings Hall Leisure Centre in Hackney, the
Strata Partners has announced plans to continue to grow both its owned and franchised clubs
Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) – a video game played on a dance pad –
A major attraction of Hilton’s fifth hotel in China is its 6,000sq m (64,583sq ft)
A recent survey on eating habits has revealed worrying results about the diet of Vietnamese
Exodus Health and Fitness Club in Wellington is the first site in New Zealand to
Health Canada has overhauled the Canada Food Guide to include more culturally diverse foods, recommendations
Located in a former Georgian stable yard, the purpose built facilities include a gym equipped
Children in Bournemouth are able to exercise in their own gym following the opening of
The British Medical Association (BMA) has declared the Scottish smoking ban a success as it
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has joined the fight against obesity by introducing trans-fat free cooking
Three operators have been shortlisted to design, build and manage a multi-million pound leisure facility
Leisure group Whitbread has confirmed that it has received multiple offers for its David Lloyd
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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