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Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
Transformative workout and wellbeing practice, Sanctum, is launching in London in January as part of
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
The connection between exercise and inflammation has interested researchers since a study showed a spike
The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
International hosted buyer event company We Work Well (WWW) has confirmed dates and locations for
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Christian Tötzke, founder of Hyrox, plans to make the fitness races the equivalent of the
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Global mindful movement specialist Sanctum will debut in the US in 2024 thanks to a
Google has just released Gemini, a new multimodal AI which is being billed as a
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
An Independent Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation, is being established
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Gibbon Slacklines has announced the launch of the SlackFit, a series of playful group workout
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
The Make moves Fund, co-funded by Nike and Spotify, is gearing up to award grants
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
12,300
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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HCM People

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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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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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.
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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.
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Latest news

Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
Transformative workout and wellbeing practice, Sanctum, is launching in London in January as part of
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
The connection between exercise and inflammation has interested researchers since a study showed a spike
The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
International hosted buyer event company We Work Well (WWW) has confirmed dates and locations for
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
Christian Tötzke, founder of Hyrox, plans to make the fitness races the equivalent of the
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities – including
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Global mindful movement specialist Sanctum will debut in the US in 2024 thanks to a
Google has just released Gemini, a new multimodal AI which is being billed as a
The world’s first certification for fitness professionals to support mental wellbeing will be launched early
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
An Independent Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation, is being established
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Gibbon Slacklines has announced the launch of the SlackFit, a series of playful group workout
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
UK-based retailer, John Lewis, is launching a service which will enable customers to be proactive
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
The Make moves Fund, co-funded by Nike and Spotify, is gearing up to award grants
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia
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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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: 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: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: From racquetball to reformer: The Nelson Golf & Sports Club transforms underused space into a thriving pilates studio
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club has repurposed an underutilised racquetball court into a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, The Studio at The Nelson, investing in premium Balanced Body equipment and instructor education to enhance member wellbeing and m
Featured press releases
Shua Fitness press release: Shua Fitness appoints Kyle Millroy as senior director of strategic development, EMEA
Shua Fitness is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Millroy as senior director of strategic development, EMEA, effective from 1 August.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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