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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,
The government’s proposals to extend family-friendly working rights have been welcomed by trade unions but
Hartlepool Council and Tees Valley Regeneration are looking into the feasibility of refurbishing or completely
The De Vere Group has appointed marketing company Synergy to mastermind a UK campaign to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new children’s fitness facility is set to open at Gateshead Leisure Leisure Centre on
Organisations across Surrey have joined forces to launch the new Surrey Physical Activity Alliance to
The LivingWell chain of health clubs is to install new Precor cardiovascular equipment across 36
Following the successful introduction of a SHOKK gym at its Dukeries Leisure Centre a year
Macclesfield leisure centres teamed up with Warburtons Bread to offer children across the borough free
UK-basd health club chain Holmes Place has agreed a deal with internet mapping company Multimap
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Robert Gordon University has officially opened RGU: SPORT – a new £11m sports centre
Membership numbers at Whitbread’s 65-strong David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) club chain have fallen, according to
The London Development Agency (LDA) has promised the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) a grant
The Welsh Assembly, in conjunction with the Sports Council for Wales, has agreed to help
The British Wheel of Yoga has signed up more than 200 members to the Register
The government has unveiled plans to establish a new medical discipline focusing on sports injuries
The ban on smoking in public places in Ireland has cost the country’s pubs £80m
Minister for health John Hutton has praised Southwark’s exercise referral scheme as a wonderful example
An independent research company has declared that claims that childhood obesity has hit epidemic levels
Members and staff of the Manchester Health Club GL-14 will take to the catwalk next
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is to hold discussions with the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
International charity Save the Children is organising a national tennis tournament for boys and girls
Customer service and a strict policy of non-discounting have been credited for the strong 2004
A survey commissioned by the charity Victim Support has shown that, if they had a
Ten members of the public are to take part in a life-changing programme at the
Virgin Active has entered the Italian spa market by launching its first day spa in
Sir Steve Redgrave and Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy were among those who helped
Fitness Expo 2005, the consumer show for fitness, health and diet has secured sponsorship from
F2 Fun and Fitness, the company which brought the Gold’s Gym brand to India, plans
Ontario’s government is encouraging its public to make physical activity and fitness a key part
Hilton Hotels is helping its guests to stay healthy while travelling with a raft of
Wow! Work Out World continues its international expansion with the launch of its first club
An investment vehicle created to capitalise on opportunities in the health, fitness, beauty and spa
A £5m luxury health club and spa is set to open in Bicester, Oxfordshire this
The Isle of Wight Council has given the go-ahead for the island’s first fully-inclusive fitness
With more than 24,000 registrations completed, the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) membership reflects an
A number of celebrities gathered at the David Lloyd Raynes Park club to celebrate the
Quick-thinking leisure centre staff in Sunderland saved the life of a member after he suffered
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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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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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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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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Latest news

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,
The government’s proposals to extend family-friendly working rights have been welcomed by trade unions but
Hartlepool Council and Tees Valley Regeneration are looking into the feasibility of refurbishing or completely
The De Vere Group has appointed marketing company Synergy to mastermind a UK campaign to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new children’s fitness facility is set to open at Gateshead Leisure Leisure Centre on
Organisations across Surrey have joined forces to launch the new Surrey Physical Activity Alliance to
The LivingWell chain of health clubs is to install new Precor cardiovascular equipment across 36
Following the successful introduction of a SHOKK gym at its Dukeries Leisure Centre a year
Macclesfield leisure centres teamed up with Warburtons Bread to offer children across the borough free
UK-basd health club chain Holmes Place has agreed a deal with internet mapping company Multimap
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Robert Gordon University has officially opened RGU: SPORT – a new £11m sports centre
Membership numbers at Whitbread’s 65-strong David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) club chain have fallen, according to
The London Development Agency (LDA) has promised the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) a grant
The Welsh Assembly, in conjunction with the Sports Council for Wales, has agreed to help
The British Wheel of Yoga has signed up more than 200 members to the Register
The government has unveiled plans to establish a new medical discipline focusing on sports injuries
The ban on smoking in public places in Ireland has cost the country’s pubs £80m
Minister for health John Hutton has praised Southwark’s exercise referral scheme as a wonderful example
An independent research company has declared that claims that childhood obesity has hit epidemic levels
Members and staff of the Manchester Health Club GL-14 will take to the catwalk next
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is to hold discussions with the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
International charity Save the Children is organising a national tennis tournament for boys and girls
Customer service and a strict policy of non-discounting have been credited for the strong 2004
A survey commissioned by the charity Victim Support has shown that, if they had a
Ten members of the public are to take part in a life-changing programme at the
Virgin Active has entered the Italian spa market by launching its first day spa in
Sir Steve Redgrave and Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy were among those who helped
Fitness Expo 2005, the consumer show for fitness, health and diet has secured sponsorship from
F2 Fun and Fitness, the company which brought the Gold’s Gym brand to India, plans
Ontario’s government is encouraging its public to make physical activity and fitness a key part
Hilton Hotels is helping its guests to stay healthy while travelling with a raft of
Wow! Work Out World continues its international expansion with the launch of its first club
An investment vehicle created to capitalise on opportunities in the health, fitness, beauty and spa
A £5m luxury health club and spa is set to open in Bicester, Oxfordshire this
The Isle of Wight Council has given the go-ahead for the island’s first fully-inclusive fitness
With more than 24,000 registrations completed, the Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) membership reflects an
A number of celebrities gathered at the David Lloyd Raynes Park club to celebrate the
Quick-thinking leisure centre staff in Sunderland saved the life of a member after he suffered
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
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Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
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
PSLT press release: New industry report reveals the hidden financial impact of poor equipment servicing across the UK fitness sector
PSLT Fitness Solutions, in partnership with Evolve, has released a new industry report exploring the often-overlooked financial and operational consequences of poor equipment servicing within the UK fitness industry.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: India is on the move and Elevate is at the heart of it
We are still absolutely buzzing after an incredible couple of days at Excel London!
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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