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LA Fitness has appointed Mark Byard as human resources director and Anna-Marie Mason as divisional
Jayne Carr has been promoted from customer care manager to general manager at Fitness First
Analysts have described the top end of the UK health and fitness industry as a
Research into the beliefs and perceptions of non-health club users will be unveiled at SIBEC
Chiva Som Spa resort in Thailand will launch its Ultimate Detox Retreat package in January
US-based health club chain Bally Total Fitness has opened its largest health club in China
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A members-only health club is part of a £6m scheme currently under development in Bridgewater,
Two fitness centres designed to combat obesity and physical inactivity among children will be officially
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is offering a free exercise referral search facility for
One of the founding associates of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), Premier Training International,
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is to move offices to accommodate the rapidly expanding
Membership of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has reached an all time high of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Property developer Terrace Hill has sold the freehold investment of the Virgin Active health club
Esporta will unveil a new group cycling concept when it opens its Guildford club next
Ladypace, the chain of women-only fitness and inch-loss centres, is looking for its first pub
Three health and fitness companies have made it to the finals of the National Customer
Health clubs belonging to the FitNation network can now offer its members free flights as
Bannatyne Fitness is to open another four sites after securing £73m in funding from the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
JJB Sports has warned of a 20 per cent drop in profits, but plans to
Two Irish entrepreneurs will open a 10m euro (£6.7m) health club and spa in Felda,
Rimini Fiera SpA, Progetti International and World Class have signed an agreement to export the
Taiwan-based fitness chain, Youth Camp Health Club, has opened a two-storey fitness club in the
Sports Village has recently completed two projects in the Middle East. The distributor worked with
A new women-only fitness and weight-loss centre is set to open in the UK. Following
Health club certification is to be adopted in Austria and Germany, following the success of
David Lloyd Leisure has opened its sixth club in the Netherlands. Located in the prestigious
A new centre for fitness, sport and wellness has opened on the Baltic Coast in
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is to undergo an operational restructure following its Strategic Review,
LA Fitness has completed the four-month rollout a new management system across its 65-club estate.
The Fitness Industry Association has unveiled the finalists for this year’s FLAME awards; the awards
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) will be announcing the first recipients of its Lifetime
The Swiss co-operative, Migros, has opened another of its successful Fitnesspark health club brands in
Holmes Place has unveiled plans to open clubs in key cities in the Czech Republic,
Holiday resort and cruise line operator, P&O, has placed its luxury Spanish sports resort, La
X-Leisure, the leisure property fund of asset manager Capital & Regional, has bought the commercial
Aludel, operator of the ladies-only health club chain Reviva, has been placed in administrative receivership.
Severn Trent Water has issued a warning to heath clubs and leisure centres on the
The Radisson Edwardian hotel at the former Free Trade Hall site in Manchester has launched
Andrew Holt, managing director of Parkwood Leisure, the public sector leisure management division of Parkwood
Former Paralympic athlete Kevin Saunders is pushing his wheelchair across the US in a 2,000-mile
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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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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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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

LA Fitness has appointed Mark Byard as human resources director and Anna-Marie Mason as divisional
Jayne Carr has been promoted from customer care manager to general manager at Fitness First
Analysts have described the top end of the UK health and fitness industry as a
Research into the beliefs and perceptions of non-health club users will be unveiled at SIBEC
Chiva Som Spa resort in Thailand will launch its Ultimate Detox Retreat package in January
US-based health club chain Bally Total Fitness has opened its largest health club in China
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A members-only health club is part of a £6m scheme currently under development in Bridgewater,
Two fitness centres designed to combat obesity and physical inactivity among children will be officially
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is offering a free exercise referral search facility for
One of the founding associates of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), Premier Training International,
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is to move offices to accommodate the rapidly expanding
Membership of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has reached an all time high of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Property developer Terrace Hill has sold the freehold investment of the Virgin Active health club
Esporta will unveil a new group cycling concept when it opens its Guildford club next
Ladypace, the chain of women-only fitness and inch-loss centres, is looking for its first pub
Three health and fitness companies have made it to the finals of the National Customer
Health clubs belonging to the FitNation network can now offer its members free flights as
Bannatyne Fitness is to open another four sites after securing £73m in funding from the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
JJB Sports has warned of a 20 per cent drop in profits, but plans to
Two Irish entrepreneurs will open a 10m euro (£6.7m) health club and spa in Felda,
Rimini Fiera SpA, Progetti International and World Class have signed an agreement to export the
Taiwan-based fitness chain, Youth Camp Health Club, has opened a two-storey fitness club in the
Sports Village has recently completed two projects in the Middle East. The distributor worked with
A new women-only fitness and weight-loss centre is set to open in the UK. Following
Health club certification is to be adopted in Austria and Germany, following the success of
David Lloyd Leisure has opened its sixth club in the Netherlands. Located in the prestigious
A new centre for fitness, sport and wellness has opened on the Baltic Coast in
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is to undergo an operational restructure following its Strategic Review,
LA Fitness has completed the four-month rollout a new management system across its 65-club estate.
The Fitness Industry Association has unveiled the finalists for this year’s FLAME awards; the awards
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) will be announcing the first recipients of its Lifetime
The Swiss co-operative, Migros, has opened another of its successful Fitnesspark health club brands in
Holmes Place has unveiled plans to open clubs in key cities in the Czech Republic,
Holiday resort and cruise line operator, P&O, has placed its luxury Spanish sports resort, La
X-Leisure, the leisure property fund of asset manager Capital & Regional, has bought the commercial
Aludel, operator of the ladies-only health club chain Reviva, has been placed in administrative receivership.
Severn Trent Water has issued a warning to heath clubs and leisure centres on the
The Radisson Edwardian hotel at the former Free Trade Hall site in Manchester has launched
Andrew Holt, managing director of Parkwood Leisure, the public sector leisure management division of Parkwood
Former Paralympic athlete Kevin Saunders is pushing his wheelchair across the US in a 2,000-mile
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: 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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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