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Health club group Holmes Place has teamed up with Heart 106.2FM radio to offer Londoners
Ex-sports minister Kate Hoey and Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew are supporting calls for the
JJB Sports, the retailer and operator of 31 health clubs, has issued a post-Christmas warning,
Throughout January, Broxbourne Borough Council is providing a free fitness testing service at its Grundy
Stevenage Leisure (SLL) has taken over the operation of two leisure centres on behalf of
Harm Tegelaars, deputy chair of both Cannons Group and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The health and fitness industry continues to face tough trading conditions with first quarter results
Canada has set its sights on becoming one of the healthiest countries in the world,
Moscow-based Strata Partners has launched two new clubs in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. Its
Hinckley, Leicestershire-based management contractor, Sports and Leisure Management (SLM) is to launch mandatory work-based training
Fitness New Zealand (Fitness NZ), the trade body for health clubs in New Zealand, is
Gold’s Gym’s ambitious expansion plans have now taken the chain to Hungary, where it has
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The final FIA Vanguard breakfast of 2005 took place on Thursday 8 December at the
Community Leisure Services (CLS) has signed a 15-year contact with Chorley Borough Council to continue
Independent management contractor, Avalon Leisure, is to diversify into consultancy this year. The company, which
This spring will see the launch of the first health and fitness club from contract
Odyssey Health Clubs is to invest £1.2m in the refurbishment of its Glory Mill club
One of the fastest-growing chains in the Netherlands, Health City, has 25 sites and plans
Advanced instructors at level 3 on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) who are responsible
An extended and updated version of the REPs’ website will now allow all members’ full
Tony Banks, the outspoken and controversial former UK minister for sport, has died after suffering
Council chiefs in Wigan have welcomed the publication of Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s (WLCT)
Tees Active has secured funding from the Big Lottery Fund to finance a new scheme
Two months after taking over the leisure management contract in Hastings, East Sussex, Freedom Leisure
As part of a pre-Christmas membership drive, Impulse Leisure encouraged new members to donate toys
Following a review designed to encourage more under-18s and over-60s to use its leisure facilities,
Freedom Leisure has said that work is progressing well on the £1m redevelopment of the
Golf clubs which admit male and female members, but discriminate against one sex will be
The Christmas holiday has provided a break in the political row escalating over the funding
A new concrete skatepark and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) worth £315,000 has opened in
US-based health and fitness franchise Gold’s Gym has announced that it has signed the lease
Bridgend County Borough Council in South Wales is planning to increase exercise among the over-50s
Carlisle Squash Racquets Club is to relaunch this month with a new two-storey gym, after
Olympic gold medallist, Duncan Goodhew, has criticised the government for failing to do enough to
The senior members of the bid team for the 2012 Olympics have led the sporting
Following the launch of new occupational standards for yoga professionals, the sector skills council for
Sport England has launched a new publication highlighting the contribution of volunteers to community sport.
Leisure operator DC Leisure has received accreditation from the Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management
Health club operator Holmes Place has opened a new £10m facility in Mill Hill East,
A US$26.7bn (SR100bn, £15.1bn, 22.2bn euro) ‘economic city’ is being planned on the Red Sea
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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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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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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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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Research
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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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
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
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
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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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.
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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 —
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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.
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Latest news

Health club group Holmes Place has teamed up with Heart 106.2FM radio to offer Londoners
Ex-sports minister Kate Hoey and Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew are supporting calls for the
JJB Sports, the retailer and operator of 31 health clubs, has issued a post-Christmas warning,
Throughout January, Broxbourne Borough Council is providing a free fitness testing service at its Grundy
Stevenage Leisure (SLL) has taken over the operation of two leisure centres on behalf of
Harm Tegelaars, deputy chair of both Cannons Group and the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The health and fitness industry continues to face tough trading conditions with first quarter results
Canada has set its sights on becoming one of the healthiest countries in the world,
Moscow-based Strata Partners has launched two new clubs in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. Its
Hinckley, Leicestershire-based management contractor, Sports and Leisure Management (SLM) is to launch mandatory work-based training
Fitness New Zealand (Fitness NZ), the trade body for health clubs in New Zealand, is
Gold’s Gym’s ambitious expansion plans have now taken the chain to Hungary, where it has
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The final FIA Vanguard breakfast of 2005 took place on Thursday 8 December at the
Community Leisure Services (CLS) has signed a 15-year contact with Chorley Borough Council to continue
Independent management contractor, Avalon Leisure, is to diversify into consultancy this year. The company, which
This spring will see the launch of the first health and fitness club from contract
Odyssey Health Clubs is to invest £1.2m in the refurbishment of its Glory Mill club
One of the fastest-growing chains in the Netherlands, Health City, has 25 sites and plans
Advanced instructors at level 3 on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) who are responsible
An extended and updated version of the REPs’ website will now allow all members’ full
Tony Banks, the outspoken and controversial former UK minister for sport, has died after suffering
Council chiefs in Wigan have welcomed the publication of Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s (WLCT)
Tees Active has secured funding from the Big Lottery Fund to finance a new scheme
Two months after taking over the leisure management contract in Hastings, East Sussex, Freedom Leisure
As part of a pre-Christmas membership drive, Impulse Leisure encouraged new members to donate toys
Following a review designed to encourage more under-18s and over-60s to use its leisure facilities,
Freedom Leisure has said that work is progressing well on the £1m redevelopment of the
Golf clubs which admit male and female members, but discriminate against one sex will be
The Christmas holiday has provided a break in the political row escalating over the funding
A new concrete skatepark and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) worth £315,000 has opened in
US-based health and fitness franchise Gold’s Gym has announced that it has signed the lease
Bridgend County Borough Council in South Wales is planning to increase exercise among the over-50s
Carlisle Squash Racquets Club is to relaunch this month with a new two-storey gym, after
Olympic gold medallist, Duncan Goodhew, has criticised the government for failing to do enough to
The senior members of the bid team for the 2012 Olympics have led the sporting
Following the launch of new occupational standards for yoga professionals, the sector skills council for
Sport England has launched a new publication highlighting the contribution of volunteers to community sport.
Leisure operator DC Leisure has received accreditation from the Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management
Health club operator Holmes Place has opened a new £10m facility in Mill Hill East,
A US$26.7bn (SR100bn, £15.1bn, 22.2bn euro) ‘economic city’ is being planned on the Red Sea
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HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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…
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: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
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
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Diary dates
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