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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,
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Former Bannatyne Falkirk fitness manager Ian McKinnell has joined Bannatyne’s Edinburgh club as general manager.
Alex Blackwell has been appointed to the new role of group lifeguarding manager at DC
Exergenics has stepped up its international expansion drive by hiring James Mair to advise on
Dave Stalker has been appointed business development director at supplement and health food provider Ultralife.
IT solutions provider ClubRunner has appointed Jon Johnston as its new sales and marketing manager.
More than 1,000 children were welcomed to sports venues across Edinburgh to participate in this
A new gym has opened at Alderman Smith School in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The school –
A new, 175sq m (2,150sq ft) health and fitness facility has just opened at Saltley
The time has come again to have your say about the fitness industry through the
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has joined forces with the Performing Right Society (PRS) –
On 2 June, Bromley MyTime opened a new soft play centre for youngsters under the
Choice Hotels Europe has recently completed a £500,000 refurbishment of in-house fitness facilities. Choice –
Runnymede Borough Council in Surrey is investing £2.3m on upgrading and refurbishing its leisure portfolio.
Private-equity group Legal and General Ventures (LGV) is reportedly selling The Club Company (TCC) for
The international sports association IHRSA, in cooperation with Deloitte and sponsored by Technogym, has published
Following its acquisition of Next Generation Clubs (NGC) last month, property firm London & Regional
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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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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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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Latest news

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,
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Former Bannatyne Falkirk fitness manager Ian McKinnell has joined Bannatyne’s Edinburgh club as general manager.
Alex Blackwell has been appointed to the new role of group lifeguarding manager at DC
Exergenics has stepped up its international expansion drive by hiring James Mair to advise on
Dave Stalker has been appointed business development director at supplement and health food provider Ultralife.
IT solutions provider ClubRunner has appointed Jon Johnston as its new sales and marketing manager.
More than 1,000 children were welcomed to sports venues across Edinburgh to participate in this
A new gym has opened at Alderman Smith School in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The school –
A new, 175sq m (2,150sq ft) health and fitness facility has just opened at Saltley
The time has come again to have your say about the fitness industry through the
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has joined forces with the Performing Right Society (PRS) –
On 2 June, Bromley MyTime opened a new soft play centre for youngsters under the
Choice Hotels Europe has recently completed a £500,000 refurbishment of in-house fitness facilities. Choice –
Runnymede Borough Council in Surrey is investing £2.3m on upgrading and refurbishing its leisure portfolio.
Private-equity group Legal and General Ventures (LGV) is reportedly selling The Club Company (TCC) for
The international sports association IHRSA, in cooperation with Deloitte and sponsored by Technogym, has published
Following its acquisition of Next Generation Clubs (NGC) last month, property firm London & Regional
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: 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: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Company profiles
Company profile: HealthKey
HealthKey was founded in 2022 by David Joerring and Tudor Cotop. Backed by Aviva, the ...
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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