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Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has bought back the 55 per cent interest in Virgin
SkillsActive has announced the launch of a Young Apprenticeship programme for the sport and active
Sefton Leisure Services Sport and Recreation Section has launched Artistic Ambles, an initiative designed to
Following the sale of health club chain Fitness First to BC Partners for £835m by
Health club chain LivingWell has appointed Johnny Thomson as finance director. Formerly a senior manager
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has completed a £1.3m refurbishment at its Raynes Park club in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Sports and Recreation Trusts Association (SpoRTA) has developed a Charter of Integrity to tackle
GLL (Greenwich Leisure) has been awarded £10,000 after being crowned London’s best large sized employer
Tone Leisure, the leisure trust for Taunton Deane in Somerset, is launching an innovative programme
Budding soldiers are being given a push in the right direction from the Dorothy Hyman
Just 18 months after launching, Sencio Community Leisure has seen centre and fitness membership levels
Corporate health and fitness provider Working Health and equipment supplier Nautilus have pulled out all
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A centre combining health and community services has opened to combat the poor health record
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), in conjunction with SkillsActive, has now begun the development
The new National Occupational Standards for Leisure Management at Level 3 have now been approved.
Jubilee Hall Clubs has signed a training agreement with Intelligent Fitness to provide 73 workshop
The BISL Annual Conference and Exhibition takes place on Wednesday 23 November 2003 at the
The London Development Agency (LDA) has announced that a series of proposals for the future
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
North Hertfordshire District Council has officially opened the £5m Royston Leisure Centre – the largest
Bally Total Fitness has entered into an agreement to sell its Crunch Fitness division for
Leisure giant Whitbread has replaced Stewart Miller as managing director of it health and fitness
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has announced the winners of the 2005 Flame Awards at
The Register of Exercise Professionals is to change the way provisional membership will be used
Members of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) are to be issued with membership cards,
Venture capitalist firm BC Partners has acquired gym operator Fitness First in a deal believed
Sport England has unveiled a new tool, aimed at local authorities and town planners, to
The Amateur Swimming Association’s (ASA) Swimfit programme has been re-launched at Leisure Industry Week (LIW),
Hatfield’s Next Generation Club has teamed up with the town’s Galleria Outlet centre to offer
Rod Carr and Chris Holmes have been appointed as independent members of the board of
A £16m sports, health and lifestyle centre is to be built as a Private Finance
The Club Company is continuing to search for suitable sites for the expansion of its
Eddie The Eagle Edwards has helped kick-start a campaign to combat couch potato culture this
A scheme detailing the construction of a new rugby stadium and creation of a new
3d Leisure has secured its first health club management contract in the education sector, bringing
The Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM) has reviewed its guidance on child admission
Health club entrepreneur and former captain of the British Davis Cup Team, David Lloyd, is
The Injoy International Sports & Wellnessclubs chain is heading for Italy, with two sites due
Swiss operator Migros will open its 15th Fitnesspark in Baden in November. The 4,000sq m
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened its first club in Spain. The Turó club is
An underwater safety camera system saved the life of a 10-year-old girl after she encountered
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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Feedback
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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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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HCM People

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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
Featured supplier news
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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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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
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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.
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Latest news

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has bought back the 55 per cent interest in Virgin
SkillsActive has announced the launch of a Young Apprenticeship programme for the sport and active
Sefton Leisure Services Sport and Recreation Section has launched Artistic Ambles, an initiative designed to
Following the sale of health club chain Fitness First to BC Partners for £835m by
Health club chain LivingWell has appointed Johnny Thomson as finance director. Formerly a senior manager
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has completed a £1.3m refurbishment at its Raynes Park club in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Sports and Recreation Trusts Association (SpoRTA) has developed a Charter of Integrity to tackle
GLL (Greenwich Leisure) has been awarded £10,000 after being crowned London’s best large sized employer
Tone Leisure, the leisure trust for Taunton Deane in Somerset, is launching an innovative programme
Budding soldiers are being given a push in the right direction from the Dorothy Hyman
Just 18 months after launching, Sencio Community Leisure has seen centre and fitness membership levels
Corporate health and fitness provider Working Health and equipment supplier Nautilus have pulled out all
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A centre combining health and community services has opened to combat the poor health record
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), in conjunction with SkillsActive, has now begun the development
The new National Occupational Standards for Leisure Management at Level 3 have now been approved.
Jubilee Hall Clubs has signed a training agreement with Intelligent Fitness to provide 73 workshop
The BISL Annual Conference and Exhibition takes place on Wednesday 23 November 2003 at the
The London Development Agency (LDA) has announced that a series of proposals for the future
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
North Hertfordshire District Council has officially opened the £5m Royston Leisure Centre – the largest
Bally Total Fitness has entered into an agreement to sell its Crunch Fitness division for
Leisure giant Whitbread has replaced Stewart Miller as managing director of it health and fitness
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has announced the winners of the 2005 Flame Awards at
The Register of Exercise Professionals is to change the way provisional membership will be used
Members of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) are to be issued with membership cards,
Venture capitalist firm BC Partners has acquired gym operator Fitness First in a deal believed
Sport England has unveiled a new tool, aimed at local authorities and town planners, to
The Amateur Swimming Association’s (ASA) Swimfit programme has been re-launched at Leisure Industry Week (LIW),
Hatfield’s Next Generation Club has teamed up with the town’s Galleria Outlet centre to offer
Rod Carr and Chris Holmes have been appointed as independent members of the board of
A £16m sports, health and lifestyle centre is to be built as a Private Finance
The Club Company is continuing to search for suitable sites for the expansion of its
Eddie The Eagle Edwards has helped kick-start a campaign to combat couch potato culture this
A scheme detailing the construction of a new rugby stadium and creation of a new
3d Leisure has secured its first health club management contract in the education sector, bringing
The Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM) has reviewed its guidance on child admission
Health club entrepreneur and former captain of the British Davis Cup Team, David Lloyd, is
The Injoy International Sports & Wellnessclubs chain is heading for Italy, with two sites due
Swiss operator Migros will open its 15th Fitnesspark in Baden in November. The 4,000sq m
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened its first club in Spain. The Turó club is
An underwater safety camera system saved the life of a 10-year-old girl after she encountered
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Make Your Gym (MYG)
Make Your Gym offers a full-service, strategic partner supporting gym owners with all aspects of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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