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The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has objected to Thames Water’s application for a drought order
Basildon Council and Basildon Renaissance Partnership are putting together a funding package and planning application
A new 18,000sq ft (1,700sq m) health club is set to be built as part
Fylde Coast YMCA has been awarded a five-year contract to manage Poulton-le-Fylde Swimming & Fitness
Fitness First, the UK-based fitness chain, has announced its intention to launch the brand in
Fitness First, one of the world’s largest health club chains, has appointed a new group
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
It has been widely reported that Richard Branson’s Virgin Active health and fitness chain is
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is upgrading a number of local, council-owned leisure centres in a
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is to poll its members in a bid to
The chair and founder of Premier Training, Norman Basson, has said the key to winning
Following a detailed consultation process with a number of IT and e-learning providers, from July
As part of the celebrations to mark the first anniversary of London winning its bid
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Exeter City Council has invested £22,500 in a new swimming programme designed to help tackle
GIMV has sold its stake in the Antwerp-based LA Gym health club chain to HealthCity,
German health club chain Fit-In has opened its third studio in Karlsruhe, following a 3m
Fitness NZ – the New Zealand Fitness Industry Association – has launched its second annual
Body By Brandy 4 Kidz – an independent, not-for-profit children’s gym – has opened in
Finnish health and wellbeing specialist 4event has opened a 1,000sq m (10,800sq ft) facility –
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Gold’s Gym has opened its first franchise in Brazil, in the city of Sao Paulo
Town Sports International Holdings Inc. (TSI) – which operates 145 fitness clubs in the US
Spanish company Rivera Ocio SL has recently opened the Windwater Fitness Centre in Zaragoza, Spain.
As the fitness industry heads towards a potential partnership with both government and businesses to
The commitment of staff at Hillsborough Leisure Centre led to the centre winning the Venue
Karl Sandhu – a Gold’s Gym franchisee – has been crowned Young Achiever of the
DC Leisure has rewarded Sonia Eastick’s company loyalty by offering her the role of group
Fitness First Australia has appointed Darren Chan as national marketing manager to oversee the company’s
Daniel Clayton is relocating to the UK as key accounts director for Technogym, from his
Training provider Lifetime Health and Fitness has appointed Gerwyn House as its new operations director.
Fitness equipment manufacturer Nautilus has named Darryl Thomas as president of the company’s international business.
The £2.2m Chulmleigh Community Sports Centre – in Chulmleigh, north Devon – has opened for
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has condemned an article about gyms published in the Daily
A £500,000 health and fitness club called Uniq Fitness Club is to open at Harrow’s
A drug which treats obesity by reducing the desire to eat has been launched in
The LivingWell Premier health club in Inverness, Scotland, has become the first company in the
Stockton Borough Council and leisure trust Tees Active are to build a £3.5m sports facility
Health club operator Fitness First has reportedly acquired LivingWell’s Australian business for between £10m and
Officials at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Department for Education and Skills
Commonwealth Games triathlete Kerry Lang was competing in Edinburgh’s Gracemount Leisure Centre at the end
Esporta Leeds is spicing up its programme this summer by introducing a Bollywood dance class.
A Manchester-based fitness company has been prosecuted for placing stickers advertising the business on street
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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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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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Research
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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has objected to Thames Water’s application for a drought order
Basildon Council and Basildon Renaissance Partnership are putting together a funding package and planning application
A new 18,000sq ft (1,700sq m) health club is set to be built as part
Fylde Coast YMCA has been awarded a five-year contract to manage Poulton-le-Fylde Swimming & Fitness
Fitness First, the UK-based fitness chain, has announced its intention to launch the brand in
Fitness First, one of the world’s largest health club chains, has appointed a new group
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
It has been widely reported that Richard Branson’s Virgin Active health and fitness chain is
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is upgrading a number of local, council-owned leisure centres in a
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is to poll its members in a bid to
The chair and founder of Premier Training, Norman Basson, has said the key to winning
Following a detailed consultation process with a number of IT and e-learning providers, from July
As part of the celebrations to mark the first anniversary of London winning its bid
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Exeter City Council has invested £22,500 in a new swimming programme designed to help tackle
GIMV has sold its stake in the Antwerp-based LA Gym health club chain to HealthCity,
German health club chain Fit-In has opened its third studio in Karlsruhe, following a 3m
Fitness NZ – the New Zealand Fitness Industry Association – has launched its second annual
Body By Brandy 4 Kidz – an independent, not-for-profit children’s gym – has opened in
Finnish health and wellbeing specialist 4event has opened a 1,000sq m (10,800sq ft) facility –
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Gold’s Gym has opened its first franchise in Brazil, in the city of Sao Paulo
Town Sports International Holdings Inc. (TSI) – which operates 145 fitness clubs in the US
Spanish company Rivera Ocio SL has recently opened the Windwater Fitness Centre in Zaragoza, Spain.
As the fitness industry heads towards a potential partnership with both government and businesses to
The commitment of staff at Hillsborough Leisure Centre led to the centre winning the Venue
Karl Sandhu – a Gold’s Gym franchisee – has been crowned Young Achiever of the
DC Leisure has rewarded Sonia Eastick’s company loyalty by offering her the role of group
Fitness First Australia has appointed Darren Chan as national marketing manager to oversee the company’s
Daniel Clayton is relocating to the UK as key accounts director for Technogym, from his
Training provider Lifetime Health and Fitness has appointed Gerwyn House as its new operations director.
Fitness equipment manufacturer Nautilus has named Darryl Thomas as president of the company’s international business.
The £2.2m Chulmleigh Community Sports Centre – in Chulmleigh, north Devon – has opened for
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has condemned an article about gyms published in the Daily
A £500,000 health and fitness club called Uniq Fitness Club is to open at Harrow’s
A drug which treats obesity by reducing the desire to eat has been launched in
The LivingWell Premier health club in Inverness, Scotland, has become the first company in the
Stockton Borough Council and leisure trust Tees Active are to build a £3.5m sports facility
Health club operator Fitness First has reportedly acquired LivingWell’s Australian business for between £10m and
Officials at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Department for Education and Skills
Commonwealth Games triathlete Kerry Lang was competing in Edinburgh’s Gracemount Leisure Centre at the end
Esporta Leeds is spicing up its programme this summer by introducing a Bollywood dance class.
A Manchester-based fitness company has been prosecuted for placing stickers advertising the business on street
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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
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
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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