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A new leisure centre at Longhill School in Rottingdean was officially opened on 14 October.
Esporta has reported a 9 per cent increase in members to the end of September
Insurance company Prudential and Discovery has launched its health insurance scheme offering subsidised memberships to
Next Generation Clubs has appointed three general managers: for its Edinburgh, Ipswich and London clubs.
Since its inception, the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has enjoyed the support of many
Cannons Health and Fitness has appointed Sian Doyle as director of member and people services.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Fitness First has appointed Peter Boddy as UK managing director with immediate effect. Boddy has
Ramada Jarvis is set to become the UK’s first hotel chain to ban smoking at
Work is about to begin on a £1.7m sports and community development in Leverhulme Park,
A leaked government report by medical scientists has shown that breathing in second-hand smoke hugely
The loss of 20 senior management positions at Fitness First has sparked speculation that the
Leisure Connection has launched a disability inclusion policy as part of its commitment to customers
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
JJB Sports has announced that it has terminated talks which could have led to an
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has conferred High Performance Status on the Esporta Racquets Academy
LA Fitness has unveiled plans to open a chain of weight loss centres alongside announcing
Up to 10 Gold’s Gyms are scheduled to open in British Colombia, Canada over the
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has put its weight behind VERVE
Health club group Cannons is to launch a ‘true family membership’ package at its St
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has revealed that many health club members are not clear
Chris Easton, assistant director of the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI), has warned health club and
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has run a series of courses across the country to
Andrée Deane, public affairs director of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has said that the
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has announced the first ever winners of its Lifetime
Membership of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has now hit 20,000 and looks set
The Club Company, formerly known as Clubhaus, has seen membership soar at its Mapledurham site
Management company DC Leisure has completed work on the refurbishment of Brookvale Recreation Centre in
YMCAfit is joining forces with Active Pilates to open a studio offering Stott Pilates classes.
Mid-Sussex Council has rolled out its Olympus health and fitness brand to a second site.
The school of sport and exercise sciences at Loughborough University has announced that The Peter
The Reflex Group, operators of the Motorcise chain of healthy living centres, is reconsidering its
Amida Racquets and Fitness Spa in Twickenham, UK, has launched a range of day spa
A national conference organised by the Youth Sports Trust (YST) to look at to increasing
Cuts for Men, the franchise chain offering 30-minute circuit training and cardiovascular-based workouts, is to
A health club for both students and the public has opened as part of the
Fitness First has admitted that staff at its Bury St Edmunds site acted inappropriately when
Cinven, the private equity group which owns health club chain Fitness First and bingo group
Kidsport has opened a gym for families at its children’s fitness and play centre in
Graham Farrant has been appointed chief executive officer of Leisure Connection. He joins the leisure
Leisure Connection is offering Harrow residents discounted use of the borough’s leisure centres. The company,
PTE has appointed Terry Perks as the new service director for the company’s Physique, Precept
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Life Lessons
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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Latest news

A new leisure centre at Longhill School in Rottingdean was officially opened on 14 October.
Esporta has reported a 9 per cent increase in members to the end of September
Insurance company Prudential and Discovery has launched its health insurance scheme offering subsidised memberships to
Next Generation Clubs has appointed three general managers: for its Edinburgh, Ipswich and London clubs.
Since its inception, the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has enjoyed the support of many
Cannons Health and Fitness has appointed Sian Doyle as director of member and people services.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Fitness First has appointed Peter Boddy as UK managing director with immediate effect. Boddy has
Ramada Jarvis is set to become the UK’s first hotel chain to ban smoking at
Work is about to begin on a £1.7m sports and community development in Leverhulme Park,
A leaked government report by medical scientists has shown that breathing in second-hand smoke hugely
The loss of 20 senior management positions at Fitness First has sparked speculation that the
Leisure Connection has launched a disability inclusion policy as part of its commitment to customers
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
JJB Sports has announced that it has terminated talks which could have led to an
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has conferred High Performance Status on the Esporta Racquets Academy
LA Fitness has unveiled plans to open a chain of weight loss centres alongside announcing
Up to 10 Gold’s Gyms are scheduled to open in British Colombia, Canada over the
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has put its weight behind VERVE
Health club group Cannons is to launch a ‘true family membership’ package at its St
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has revealed that many health club members are not clear
Chris Easton, assistant director of the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI), has warned health club and
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has run a series of courses across the country to
Andrée Deane, public affairs director of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has said that the
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has announced the first ever winners of its Lifetime
Membership of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has now hit 20,000 and looks set
The Club Company, formerly known as Clubhaus, has seen membership soar at its Mapledurham site
Management company DC Leisure has completed work on the refurbishment of Brookvale Recreation Centre in
YMCAfit is joining forces with Active Pilates to open a studio offering Stott Pilates classes.
Mid-Sussex Council has rolled out its Olympus health and fitness brand to a second site.
The school of sport and exercise sciences at Loughborough University has announced that The Peter
The Reflex Group, operators of the Motorcise chain of healthy living centres, is reconsidering its
Amida Racquets and Fitness Spa in Twickenham, UK, has launched a range of day spa
A national conference organised by the Youth Sports Trust (YST) to look at to increasing
Cuts for Men, the franchise chain offering 30-minute circuit training and cardiovascular-based workouts, is to
A health club for both students and the public has opened as part of the
Fitness First has admitted that staff at its Bury St Edmunds site acted inappropriately when
Cinven, the private equity group which owns health club chain Fitness First and bingo group
Kidsport has opened a gym for families at its children’s fitness and play centre in
Graham Farrant has been appointed chief executive officer of Leisure Connection. He joins the leisure
Leisure Connection is offering Harrow residents discounted use of the borough’s leisure centres. The company,
PTE has appointed Terry Perks as the new service director for the company’s Physique, Precept
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: 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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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
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As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
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Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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