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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Esporta has appointed Stuart Jenkins as general manager and Rob Coster as fitness manager at
The third phase of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) came into force today and means
LA Fitness has changed the balance of executive and non-executive directors on the company’s main
Diane Warren has been busy recruiting staff for the new Bannatyne’s Health Club in Folkestone
Dave Stalker, a former director of Leisure Connection and the Fitness Industry Association, has joined
The English Federation of Disability Sport’s (EFDS) Inclusive Fitness Initiative officially launches the first nine
Paralympic athlete Simon Jackson is to help attract disabled users to the George H Carnall
3d Leisure has teamed up with WellChild, the UK charity which looks after the needs
Leisure manager Stevenage Leisure (SLL) has launched a new initiative with four of the town’s
The Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) Working in Fitness 2004 survey has shown that three
GL-14 The Health Club In Manchester and Amida Racquets and Fitness Spa in Beckenham were
Despite positive feedback about working in the industry, the results of the Register of Exercise
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is to launch the second initiative in its On the
Health and fitness club operator Bannatyne Fitness is to open a £700,000 bar-restaurant concept called
Earlier this month, sports minister Richard Caborn launched a new English Federation of Disability Sport
Harm Tegelaars, CEO of Cannons health clubs, has been appointed vice chair of the Fitness
Glucose, the British company which develops and licences online fitness solutions, has made it to
A study by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has found that many UK spa baths
DC Leisure has completed work on the refurbishment of the Brookvale Recreation Centre in Runcorn.
Fitness First is celebrating the opening of its 150th club in the UK. Located in
12,300
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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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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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Latest news

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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Esporta has appointed Stuart Jenkins as general manager and Rob Coster as fitness manager at
The third phase of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) came into force today and means
LA Fitness has changed the balance of executive and non-executive directors on the company’s main
Diane Warren has been busy recruiting staff for the new Bannatyne’s Health Club in Folkestone
Dave Stalker, a former director of Leisure Connection and the Fitness Industry Association, has joined
The English Federation of Disability Sport’s (EFDS) Inclusive Fitness Initiative officially launches the first nine
Paralympic athlete Simon Jackson is to help attract disabled users to the George H Carnall
3d Leisure has teamed up with WellChild, the UK charity which looks after the needs
Leisure manager Stevenage Leisure (SLL) has launched a new initiative with four of the town’s
The Register of Exercise Professionals’ (REPs) Working in Fitness 2004 survey has shown that three
GL-14 The Health Club In Manchester and Amida Racquets and Fitness Spa in Beckenham were
Despite positive feedback about working in the industry, the results of the Register of Exercise
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is to launch the second initiative in its On the
Health and fitness club operator Bannatyne Fitness is to open a £700,000 bar-restaurant concept called
Earlier this month, sports minister Richard Caborn launched a new English Federation of Disability Sport
Harm Tegelaars, CEO of Cannons health clubs, has been appointed vice chair of the Fitness
Glucose, the British company which develops and licences online fitness solutions, has made it to
A study by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has found that many UK spa baths
DC Leisure has completed work on the refurbishment of the Brookvale Recreation Centre in Runcorn.
Fitness First is celebrating the opening of its 150th club in the UK. Located in
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
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
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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