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Lancaster Sports Centre in Derby is set to close this autumn because of the high
A new, £12m Next Generation Club at Carlton Park, Leicester, UK, will open on 1
Five leisure centres in Waltham Forest in London have been accredited with the Charter Mark.
On 1 July, £400,000 of new health and fitness facilities will officially open to the
The Millennium Commission, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Department for Education and
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced a major investment in two of the UK's
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the active leisure and learning sector, has submitted
Health club group Next Generation today announced a new partnership with OFSTED-registered organisation Fit For
It has been reported that health and fitness club chain Esporta, owned by Duke Street
Oldham Community Leisure has revealed that income has increased by 33 per cent over the
Sandwell Leisure Trust has successfully achieved Quest accreditation for four of its sports centres. The
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is facilitating a programme of training funded by the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A planning application for a £250,000 spa at the Pendle Wavelengths swimming pool in Nelson,
Stockton Borough Council has approved a £3.5m extension to the Splash centre, which opened in
Legal & General Ventures (LGV) has announced the £96m sale of The Club Company to
The latest research from HAFOS (the Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey) – carried out by
A £2m regional gymnastics centre has opened in Spennymoor, County Durham. The facility will be
Next Generation Clubs has just announced the commencement of a £12m project at Kembrey Park,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Upgrades at Letchworth Leisure Centre continue with a £1.5m investment in state-of-the-art fitness facilities, due
This summer, the Junior Summer Fitness Challenge (JSFC) is rolling out to 10 leisure sites
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) are applying for a
Oxford City Council has announced the official reopening of the Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre in
Leisure trust Fusion has signed a 25-year lease with Lambeth Council to operate Brockwell Lido
Somerset-based leisure trust, Crewkerne Leisure Management, has opened the new £1.2m Active Lifestyle Centre at
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has established a merit scholarship to its
Plans for a new £25m sports and leisure centre for a former steelworks site in
Health and racquets club chain Esporta is set to open its new £12m club in
Leisure management company Leisure Connection is to introduce personal trainers at its Harpers-branded gyms. Leisure
This year’s Fitness Industry Association (FIA) Commit to Get Fit campaign is set to kick
Independent health club Fitness 2000 in Great Yarmouth has received a £16,000 grant from the
Whitbread’s David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has agreed a deal with the Saga Group, with the
Work has begun on the building of the £14m Tudor Grange Leisure Centre in Solihull.
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) is investigating the potential delivery of the scheme in Europe,
The Spanish gym market has enjoyed an average annual growth rate of 9 per cent
Recent expansions by Virgin Active Italy include the opening of new outdoor terraces at the
The first two centres of new health club chain Emotion Fitness have opened in Hungary,
Belgian fitness chain Sportopolis is in merger talks with HealthCity – the largest fitness chain
Newly-appointed Scandinavian ambassador for IHRSA, Doug Miller, has spearheaded a Scandinavian Active Network conference to
Fitness franchise company Curves International has launched its first club in Norway and announced plans
Greens Health and Fitness has appointed three general managers at its Shipley, Wakefield and Edinburgh
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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Research
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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Profile
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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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Latest news

Lancaster Sports Centre in Derby is set to close this autumn because of the high
A new, £12m Next Generation Club at Carlton Park, Leicester, UK, will open on 1
Five leisure centres in Waltham Forest in London have been accredited with the Charter Mark.
On 1 July, £400,000 of new health and fitness facilities will officially open to the
The Millennium Commission, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Department for Education and
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced a major investment in two of the UK's
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the active leisure and learning sector, has submitted
Health club group Next Generation today announced a new partnership with OFSTED-registered organisation Fit For
It has been reported that health and fitness club chain Esporta, owned by Duke Street
Oldham Community Leisure has revealed that income has increased by 33 per cent over the
Sandwell Leisure Trust has successfully achieved Quest accreditation for four of its sports centres. The
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is facilitating a programme of training funded by the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A planning application for a £250,000 spa at the Pendle Wavelengths swimming pool in Nelson,
Stockton Borough Council has approved a £3.5m extension to the Splash centre, which opened in
Legal & General Ventures (LGV) has announced the £96m sale of The Club Company to
The latest research from HAFOS (the Health and Fitness Omnibus Survey) – carried out by
A £2m regional gymnastics centre has opened in Spennymoor, County Durham. The facility will be
Next Generation Clubs has just announced the commencement of a £12m project at Kembrey Park,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Upgrades at Letchworth Leisure Centre continue with a £1.5m investment in state-of-the-art fitness facilities, due
This summer, the Junior Summer Fitness Challenge (JSFC) is rolling out to 10 leisure sites
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) are applying for a
Oxford City Council has announced the official reopening of the Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre in
Leisure trust Fusion has signed a 25-year lease with Lambeth Council to operate Brockwell Lido
Somerset-based leisure trust, Crewkerne Leisure Management, has opened the new £1.2m Active Lifestyle Centre at
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has established a merit scholarship to its
Plans for a new £25m sports and leisure centre for a former steelworks site in
Health and racquets club chain Esporta is set to open its new £12m club in
Leisure management company Leisure Connection is to introduce personal trainers at its Harpers-branded gyms. Leisure
This year’s Fitness Industry Association (FIA) Commit to Get Fit campaign is set to kick
Independent health club Fitness 2000 in Great Yarmouth has received a £16,000 grant from the
Whitbread’s David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has agreed a deal with the Saga Group, with the
Work has begun on the building of the £14m Tudor Grange Leisure Centre in Solihull.
The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) is investigating the potential delivery of the scheme in Europe,
The Spanish gym market has enjoyed an average annual growth rate of 9 per cent
Recent expansions by Virgin Active Italy include the opening of new outdoor terraces at the
The first two centres of new health club chain Emotion Fitness have opened in Hungary,
Belgian fitness chain Sportopolis is in merger talks with HealthCity – the largest fitness chain
Newly-appointed Scandinavian ambassador for IHRSA, Doug Miller, has spearheaded a Scandinavian Active Network conference to
Fitness franchise company Curves International has launched its first club in Norway and announced plans
Greens Health and Fitness has appointed three general managers at its Shipley, Wakefield and Edinburgh
11061 - 11075 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
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Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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
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Diary dates
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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