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Tennis star Andre Agassi has opened a second 24 Hour Fitness Agassi Sport Club in
Referral programme for over-50s launches in US The International Council for Active Aging (ICAA) and
Moat House Hotels has launched a campaign to encourage further use of the company’s Club
Walkers can exercise for free under a scheme launched jointly by Walkabout Wrexham and Wrexham
Nottingham Trent University’s BSc (Hons) sports science and management degree has become the first undergraduate
YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCA®fit) has been appointed official training provider for the Inclusive Fitness
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Managers from Moat House Hotels' health and fitness clubs learned what it was like to
The California Department of Corporations has ordered the directors of the franchise chain, Why Weight
Joe Gold, founder of the first Gold’s Gym, has died at the age of 82.
South African health club chain Planet Fitness is continuing with its national rollout programme, announcing
Leisure Sports has joined forces with Marriott International once again to develop a second Renaissance
The fast-growing franchise chain, Cuts Fitness for Men, has expanded beyond its US borders to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Joe Decker, formerly the world's fittest man, embarks on a trip to East Africa this
Hundreds of fitness and wellness facilities across North America are preparing to open their doors
Health clubs across the capital are to pitch themselves against each other to find the
The office of the deputy prime minister, John Prescott, has approved the planning applications for
Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex has launched an initiative encouraging primary school children to get active.
A government-backed online database of sport and fitness facilities was launched yesterday (11 July) in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Youth and children's activity specialist, ZigZag, has been named the official trade sponsor for the
Harrogate’s famous Turkish Baths reopened on 9 June after a £1m revamp. Jointly funded by
Next month (August) will see the launch of a £1.3m refurbishment project to expand and
This year’s Fitness Forum convention is to be held at the 5-star Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Esporta’s continued focus on its racquets business is paying off as the company has reported
Next month (August) will see the launch of a commercial health club at one of
Aquaterra Leisure will introduce the Premier One initiative at Bath Sports & Leisure Centre this
The 2002 General Household Survey, has revealed a steady decline in sports participation by adults
With the licensing of Skillsactive as the Sector Skills Council for the UK last year,
The Amida Racquets & Fitness Spa in Hampton was one of 16 retail and leisure
Jubilee Hall Clubs is to implement a number of initiatives at Westminster Gym after renewing
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has marked yet another extraordinary milestone with the registration
Orient Retreat Spa, one of Asia’s leading spa chains, will open a new day spa
Developer, Gleeson, has completed its £13.4m extension of the Hurlingham Club in Fulham, west London.
Consumer association, Which?, has said that five volunteers it sent to request advice on losing
The Sports International group, a Turkish/American joint venture which owns five health and fitness sites
Lifetime, the international wellness and spa industry trade fair, will take place again from 25-27
Independent charitable trust, Community Leisure Services (CLS), has revealed detailed plans for the £2m refurbishment
National charity, Living Streets, has said that the government’s action plan on walking and cycling
American fitness group and official fitness centre sponsor of the 2004-2008 US Olympic teams, 24
Bladerunner, the corporate health and fitness provider, has acquired Body & Mind, the operator of
With the licensing of SkillsActive as the Sector Skills Council for the UK last year,
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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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HCM People

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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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Latest news

Tennis star Andre Agassi has opened a second 24 Hour Fitness Agassi Sport Club in
Referral programme for over-50s launches in US The International Council for Active Aging (ICAA) and
Moat House Hotels has launched a campaign to encourage further use of the company’s Club
Walkers can exercise for free under a scheme launched jointly by Walkabout Wrexham and Wrexham
Nottingham Trent University’s BSc (Hons) sports science and management degree has become the first undergraduate
YMCA Fitness Industry Training (YMCA®fit) has been appointed official training provider for the Inclusive Fitness
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Managers from Moat House Hotels' health and fitness clubs learned what it was like to
The California Department of Corporations has ordered the directors of the franchise chain, Why Weight
Joe Gold, founder of the first Gold’s Gym, has died at the age of 82.
South African health club chain Planet Fitness is continuing with its national rollout programme, announcing
Leisure Sports has joined forces with Marriott International once again to develop a second Renaissance
The fast-growing franchise chain, Cuts Fitness for Men, has expanded beyond its US borders to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Joe Decker, formerly the world's fittest man, embarks on a trip to East Africa this
Hundreds of fitness and wellness facilities across North America are preparing to open their doors
Health clubs across the capital are to pitch themselves against each other to find the
The office of the deputy prime minister, John Prescott, has approved the planning applications for
Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex has launched an initiative encouraging primary school children to get active.
A government-backed online database of sport and fitness facilities was launched yesterday (11 July) in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Youth and children's activity specialist, ZigZag, has been named the official trade sponsor for the
Harrogate’s famous Turkish Baths reopened on 9 June after a £1m revamp. Jointly funded by
Next month (August) will see the launch of a £1.3m refurbishment project to expand and
This year’s Fitness Forum convention is to be held at the 5-star Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Esporta’s continued focus on its racquets business is paying off as the company has reported
Next month (August) will see the launch of a commercial health club at one of
Aquaterra Leisure will introduce the Premier One initiative at Bath Sports & Leisure Centre this
The 2002 General Household Survey, has revealed a steady decline in sports participation by adults
With the licensing of Skillsactive as the Sector Skills Council for the UK last year,
The Amida Racquets & Fitness Spa in Hampton was one of 16 retail and leisure
Jubilee Hall Clubs is to implement a number of initiatives at Westminster Gym after renewing
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has marked yet another extraordinary milestone with the registration
Orient Retreat Spa, one of Asia’s leading spa chains, will open a new day spa
Developer, Gleeson, has completed its £13.4m extension of the Hurlingham Club in Fulham, west London.
Consumer association, Which?, has said that five volunteers it sent to request advice on losing
The Sports International group, a Turkish/American joint venture which owns five health and fitness sites
Lifetime, the international wellness and spa industry trade fair, will take place again from 25-27
Independent charitable trust, Community Leisure Services (CLS), has revealed detailed plans for the £2m refurbishment
National charity, Living Streets, has said that the government’s action plan on walking and cycling
American fitness group and official fitness centre sponsor of the 2004-2008 US Olympic teams, 24
Bladerunner, the corporate health and fitness provider, has acquired Body & Mind, the operator of
With the licensing of SkillsActive as the Sector Skills Council for the UK last year,
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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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