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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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The new international headquarters of the John Ding Academy for Tai Chi and Complementary Therapies
Wycombe Leisure has updated three of its Physique Health & Fitness Studios in the Chilterns.
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has linked up with SkillsActive to improve professional standards in
A fully-inclusive gym has opened in Essex and is already training future Paralympic hopefuls. Recently
LivingWell is offering 12 hours of free membership throughout September to help people fit exercise
Dyrons Leisure Centre has reopened after a £2.7m redevelopment project as the Newton Abbot Leisure
Gym members up and down the country are sweating it out to win a place
Work is set to begin on 25 September on the refurbishment of the Turkish Baths
A Pilates retreat is set to open in Piemonte, Italy in March 2006. The Cascina
JJB Sports is continuing its ambitious rollout plan with three more sites due to open
The Pemberton Centre, run by Cultural Community Partnerships on behalf of East Northamptonshire Council, is
Hertsmere Leisure is set to unveil a new Shokk children’s gym next month at the
An aerial assault course has opened at the Whickham Thorns Outdoor Centre in Dunston. Called
The £3.6m redevelopment of The Sheepmount Athletics Track and Playing Fields has been completed and
The Olympiad Leisure Centre in Chippenham has agreed to host the UKXTA Precor Cross Training
Neil Farmer, head of community services in East Dorset, has been appointed as the new
The International Institute for Anti-Ageing (IIAA) is to hold its first Anti-Ageing Nutrition course for
A Sports and Recreation Trusts Association (SpoRTA) group encompassing four trusts from London, Essex and
The Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) public awareness campaign – Check Out Your Instructor –
The Register of Exercise Professionals will be issuing new-look certificates of registration and membership cards
Senior managers from the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and SkillsActive will be on hand
An environmentally-friendly leisure complex has opened in the Peak District National Park following a £1m
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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First person
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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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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The new international headquarters of the John Ding Academy for Tai Chi and Complementary Therapies
Wycombe Leisure has updated three of its Physique Health & Fitness Studios in the Chilterns.
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has linked up with SkillsActive to improve professional standards in
A fully-inclusive gym has opened in Essex and is already training future Paralympic hopefuls. Recently
LivingWell is offering 12 hours of free membership throughout September to help people fit exercise
Dyrons Leisure Centre has reopened after a £2.7m redevelopment project as the Newton Abbot Leisure
Gym members up and down the country are sweating it out to win a place
Work is set to begin on 25 September on the refurbishment of the Turkish Baths
A Pilates retreat is set to open in Piemonte, Italy in March 2006. The Cascina
JJB Sports is continuing its ambitious rollout plan with three more sites due to open
The Pemberton Centre, run by Cultural Community Partnerships on behalf of East Northamptonshire Council, is
Hertsmere Leisure is set to unveil a new Shokk children’s gym next month at the
An aerial assault course has opened at the Whickham Thorns Outdoor Centre in Dunston. Called
The £3.6m redevelopment of The Sheepmount Athletics Track and Playing Fields has been completed and
The Olympiad Leisure Centre in Chippenham has agreed to host the UKXTA Precor Cross Training
Neil Farmer, head of community services in East Dorset, has been appointed as the new
The International Institute for Anti-Ageing (IIAA) is to hold its first Anti-Ageing Nutrition course for
A Sports and Recreation Trusts Association (SpoRTA) group encompassing four trusts from London, Essex and
The Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) public awareness campaign – Check Out Your Instructor –
The Register of Exercise Professionals will be issuing new-look certificates of registration and membership cards
Senior managers from the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and SkillsActive will be on hand
An environmentally-friendly leisure complex has opened in the Peak District National Park following a £1m
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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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: 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: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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