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A fitness programme aimed at the over-50s has been launched online in a move designed
The organisers of Leisure Industry Week (LIW) have announced that the 2005 exhibition will host
Children from Chernobyl, many in remission from cancer, took part in activities at a club
Crown Sports is to pay its first dividend in a number of years after making
Leeds City Council is to upgrade facilities at its 13 Bodyline gyms in a deal
FitNation has linked up with The Leisure Link to offer independent operators and small chains
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex has received the highest marks ever given by Quest, the leisure
SkillsActive is developing a foundation degree framework for the health and fitness sector and is
Following media reports of increasing bad health among children related to a poor diet and
The Register of Exercise Professionals’ first Journal for its 25,500 members is soon to be
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is to hold its first ever all-day convention for
The founder of the US-based Cuts for Men fitness club franchise,b John Gennaro, is planning
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Public leisure facilities have joined forces to offer unlimited use of gyms, swimming pools and
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint made against David Lloyd Leisure by Esporta.
This month will see more than 3,300 pilates enthusiasts from around the world joining together
Leisure giant Whitbread has dismissed rumours that it is gearing up for a sale of
Bristol City Council has taken the city’s leisure facilities back under its control after the
Curves International has partnered with The Cooper Institute to expand and formalise the fitness and
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A championship golf club in Wales will provide the backdrop to a £2.5m health club
Bannatyne Fitness has signed a multi-million pound deal with international equipment supplier, Technogym. As part
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is gearing up for its 14th annual Commit to Get
21 Minute Convenience Fitness is the latest express workout concept to set its sights on
Russian fitness enthusiasts are gearing up for the country’s biggest health and fitness event, which
A £1.45m grant has been awarded to improve community health and leisure facilities in South
Total Fitness has joined the International Fitness Club Network (IFCN) to offer corporate memberships at
The first new leisure centre to be built in Belfast for over 20 years opened
Willmott Dixon (WD) has agreed a £7.4m deal to build a health and racquets club
Leisure Connection has secured another Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project, which will provide the London
Fitness First plans to incorporate new concepts in design and programming throughout its estate over
The FIA and the Performing Right Society (PRS) have entered into a dialogue to investigate
DC Leisure-managed River Park Leisure Centre plans to take exercise classes to schools and youth
Boxercise plans to take its training courses overseas after being awarded the European Trademark for
Willmott Dixon (WD) has agreed a £7.4m deal to build a health and racquets club
Nominations for the REPs 2005 Exceptional Achievement Awards have already been received but more are
Dr Peter Schutte, the Head of Advisory of the Medical Defence Union has recently written
Leisure Connection has secured its second Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project, which will provide the
3d Leisure has launched a buddy system to improve customer service and increase retention levels
A cross-governmental action plan for improving the nation’s health and activity levels has been published.
Work begins later this month on a £12m leisure complex at Walton-on-Thames in Surrey. The
Media reports regarding the superbug in UK health clubs and gyms are inaccurate and unfounded,
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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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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Editor's letter
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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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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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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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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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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Latest news

A fitness programme aimed at the over-50s has been launched online in a move designed
The organisers of Leisure Industry Week (LIW) have announced that the 2005 exhibition will host
Children from Chernobyl, many in remission from cancer, took part in activities at a club
Crown Sports is to pay its first dividend in a number of years after making
Leeds City Council is to upgrade facilities at its 13 Bodyline gyms in a deal
FitNation has linked up with The Leisure Link to offer independent operators and small chains
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex has received the highest marks ever given by Quest, the leisure
SkillsActive is developing a foundation degree framework for the health and fitness sector and is
Following media reports of increasing bad health among children related to a poor diet and
The Register of Exercise Professionals’ first Journal for its 25,500 members is soon to be
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is to hold its first ever all-day convention for
The founder of the US-based Cuts for Men fitness club franchise,b John Gennaro, is planning
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Public leisure facilities have joined forces to offer unlimited use of gyms, swimming pools and
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint made against David Lloyd Leisure by Esporta.
This month will see more than 3,300 pilates enthusiasts from around the world joining together
Leisure giant Whitbread has dismissed rumours that it is gearing up for a sale of
Bristol City Council has taken the city’s leisure facilities back under its control after the
Curves International has partnered with The Cooper Institute to expand and formalise the fitness and
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A championship golf club in Wales will provide the backdrop to a £2.5m health club
Bannatyne Fitness has signed a multi-million pound deal with international equipment supplier, Technogym. As part
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is gearing up for its 14th annual Commit to Get
21 Minute Convenience Fitness is the latest express workout concept to set its sights on
Russian fitness enthusiasts are gearing up for the country’s biggest health and fitness event, which
A £1.45m grant has been awarded to improve community health and leisure facilities in South
Total Fitness has joined the International Fitness Club Network (IFCN) to offer corporate memberships at
The first new leisure centre to be built in Belfast for over 20 years opened
Willmott Dixon (WD) has agreed a £7.4m deal to build a health and racquets club
Leisure Connection has secured another Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project, which will provide the London
Fitness First plans to incorporate new concepts in design and programming throughout its estate over
The FIA and the Performing Right Society (PRS) have entered into a dialogue to investigate
DC Leisure-managed River Park Leisure Centre plans to take exercise classes to schools and youth
Boxercise plans to take its training courses overseas after being awarded the European Trademark for
Willmott Dixon (WD) has agreed a £7.4m deal to build a health and racquets club
Nominations for the REPs 2005 Exceptional Achievement Awards have already been received but more are
Dr Peter Schutte, the Head of Advisory of the Medical Defence Union has recently written
Leisure Connection has secured its second Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project, which will provide the
3d Leisure has launched a buddy system to improve customer service and increase retention levels
A cross-governmental action plan for improving the nation’s health and activity levels has been published.
Work begins later this month on a £12m leisure complex at Walton-on-Thames in Surrey. The
Media reports regarding the superbug in UK health clubs and gyms are inaccurate and unfounded,
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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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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