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Haringey Council is to invest £4.6m in developing new health and fitness facilities across the
Work is underway on a £1.2m refurbishment of the Ferndown Leisure Centre in Dorset. Dorset
The Pemberton Centre in Rushden has introduced a Shokk Gym as part of an extension
Reading Borough Council has announced that Rivermead Leisure Complex is to be managed by Greenwich
The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) – the body that sets standards for the
Leisure Connection has been selected as the preferred bidder to manage St Albans City and
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Kids fitness equipment supplier Shokk has launched a stretch and relaxation course for instructors working
Lifetime has become one of the first training providers in the UK fitness industry to
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has unveiled its new spa and wellbeing concept with the opening
According to the director of development at Tennis Scotland, Matt Hulbert, 18 year-old Andrew Murray’s
David Lloyd, chair of the Next Generation health and fitness club chain, has taken up
Development work on David Lloyd Leisure’s Health and Fitness Club of the Year is nearing
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
SOLL Leisure will take over the management of two further leisure facilities in Oxfordshire this
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, has teamed up with a local school in
Sheffield’s award-winning Hillsborough Leisure Centre has announced a record turnover of £2m for 2004/2005. The
A sports college relaunches as an Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) site this week (29 July),
Amida has raised £62,500 for two local children’s hospices thanks to the help of actor
Esporta is offering members of staff bonuses of up to £1,000 in a drive to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A health expert has called for a ‘Jamie Oliver of the gym’ to tackle the
Hackney Borough Council in London has ended its partnership with Leisure Connection, just three years
Twelve Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) approved training providers met in Birmingham recently to discuss
Freedom Leisure has been awarded the Hastings Borough Council leisure management contract following a tendering
The programme for the first annual Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Convention is shaping up
Contours Express Ladies Fitness and Weight Loss Studios has recruited two franchisees to open facilities
The EZ Cycling Instructor Training Course from Reach Wellness has been passed as endorsed training
FitNation, the membership group of more than 200 independent health club and small chains, has
TeamBath, part of the University of Bath, has launched a Fitness Academy offering nationally-recognised vocational
More than 600 members responded to the first technical article in the REPs’ Journal published
Sports minister Richard Caborn and the former Olympic athlete, Roger Black, are backing a free
Next Generation Clubs is to open a second Harbour Club following its £16.1m acquisition of
Holmes Place has reported an increase in new members following an extensive rebranding exercise. New
A project aimed at getting more children to use parks was launched last month on
A fitness studio designed for personal trainers has opened in Epping, Essex. Privately funded by
Health club operator Esporta has sold 13 non-core clubs to Virgin Active as part of
SkillsActive – the Sector Skills Council responsible for the tackling the skills gap in the
Operators and suppliers in the fitness industry have hailed the first SIBEC UK event a
The Physical Education School Sport and Club Links (PESSCL) strategy is having a positive impact
The global health club industry is nearing its goal of having 100 million members by
Scott Ehler has won the title of Fitness Professional of the Year at the Australian
Virgin has formed an alliance with one of the largest health benefits companies in the
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Opinion
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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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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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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Latest news

Haringey Council is to invest £4.6m in developing new health and fitness facilities across the
Work is underway on a £1.2m refurbishment of the Ferndown Leisure Centre in Dorset. Dorset
The Pemberton Centre in Rushden has introduced a Shokk Gym as part of an extension
Reading Borough Council has announced that Rivermead Leisure Complex is to be managed by Greenwich
The European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA) – the body that sets standards for the
Leisure Connection has been selected as the preferred bidder to manage St Albans City and
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Kids fitness equipment supplier Shokk has launched a stretch and relaxation course for instructors working
Lifetime has become one of the first training providers in the UK fitness industry to
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has unveiled its new spa and wellbeing concept with the opening
According to the director of development at Tennis Scotland, Matt Hulbert, 18 year-old Andrew Murray’s
David Lloyd, chair of the Next Generation health and fitness club chain, has taken up
Development work on David Lloyd Leisure’s Health and Fitness Club of the Year is nearing
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
SOLL Leisure will take over the management of two further leisure facilities in Oxfordshire this
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, has teamed up with a local school in
Sheffield’s award-winning Hillsborough Leisure Centre has announced a record turnover of £2m for 2004/2005. The
A sports college relaunches as an Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) site this week (29 July),
Amida has raised £62,500 for two local children’s hospices thanks to the help of actor
Esporta is offering members of staff bonuses of up to £1,000 in a drive to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A health expert has called for a ‘Jamie Oliver of the gym’ to tackle the
Hackney Borough Council in London has ended its partnership with Leisure Connection, just three years
Twelve Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) approved training providers met in Birmingham recently to discuss
Freedom Leisure has been awarded the Hastings Borough Council leisure management contract following a tendering
The programme for the first annual Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Convention is shaping up
Contours Express Ladies Fitness and Weight Loss Studios has recruited two franchisees to open facilities
The EZ Cycling Instructor Training Course from Reach Wellness has been passed as endorsed training
FitNation, the membership group of more than 200 independent health club and small chains, has
TeamBath, part of the University of Bath, has launched a Fitness Academy offering nationally-recognised vocational
More than 600 members responded to the first technical article in the REPs’ Journal published
Sports minister Richard Caborn and the former Olympic athlete, Roger Black, are backing a free
Next Generation Clubs is to open a second Harbour Club following its £16.1m acquisition of
Holmes Place has reported an increase in new members following an extensive rebranding exercise. New
A project aimed at getting more children to use parks was launched last month on
A fitness studio designed for personal trainers has opened in Epping, Essex. Privately funded by
Health club operator Esporta has sold 13 non-core clubs to Virgin Active as part of
SkillsActive – the Sector Skills Council responsible for the tackling the skills gap in the
Operators and suppliers in the fitness industry have hailed the first SIBEC UK event a
The Physical Education School Sport and Club Links (PESSCL) strategy is having a positive impact
The global health club industry is nearing its goal of having 100 million members by
Scott Ehler has won the title of Fitness Professional of the Year at the Australian
Virgin has formed an alliance with one of the largest health benefits companies in the
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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.
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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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Company profile: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
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Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Celebrating a new lease of life at 71 through power-assisted exercise
When Hilary Phelps heard about the new power-assisted exercise suite at Crook Log Leisure Centre, she was far from enthusiastic.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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