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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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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,
The owner of INDU-Harbour-ALMA in Germany’s Rhein Ruhr area, Rolf Bogatzki, has announced he will
Spanish health club chain, DiR Fitness, has been awarded for its continued efforts to provide
The latest addition to Gothenburg’s health and fitness market, the Gymnasium Sportcenter, recently opened on
Celebrities and household names joined forces with City & Guilds, the vocational education awarding body,
Daniel Sheratte is to join Crown Golf’s Eccleston Park Golf Club in Prescot as general
Minister for transport, Kim Howells, has announced new measures to increase levels of cycling and
Training provider, Goodform, has launched a one-day Introduction to Sales and Marketing for Sport course,
Bannatyne Fitness is to introduce the Young @ Heart programme for mature members at all
Star Trac has released summer dates for the Johnny G qualification Spinning® courses for both
Roger Davinson has been appointed general manager at Chesfield Downs Golf Club in Hertfordshire. He
The Sports Up health and fitness club in Wiesbaden, Germany, completed a 300,000euro (£200,000) refurbishment
Roger Mclaughlan has been appointed operations director at Holmes Place. Previously retail director at Stylo
Ross Faragher-Thomas from Virgin Active South Africa and Peter Brennan from Virgin Active UK are
Next Generation has appointed Stephen Brown as general manager of its new £12m racquets, health
One of Sweden’s largest fitness centre chains, Friskis & Svettis (F&S), has announced that the
Germany’s Elixia Health & Wellness Group has introduced a new programme called Get You Started
Fitness club operator and franchisor, Gold’s Gym International, is to be acquired by TRT Holdings
Wow! Work Our World, the family-owned and operated US-based health club chain has added a
The winners were announced last week of the first ever Manchester Awards, organised by Moving
Health club operator, LA Fitness, has secured a three-year contract to test the fitness of
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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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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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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Feedback
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Latest news

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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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,
The owner of INDU-Harbour-ALMA in Germany’s Rhein Ruhr area, Rolf Bogatzki, has announced he will
Spanish health club chain, DiR Fitness, has been awarded for its continued efforts to provide
The latest addition to Gothenburg’s health and fitness market, the Gymnasium Sportcenter, recently opened on
Celebrities and household names joined forces with City & Guilds, the vocational education awarding body,
Daniel Sheratte is to join Crown Golf’s Eccleston Park Golf Club in Prescot as general
Minister for transport, Kim Howells, has announced new measures to increase levels of cycling and
Training provider, Goodform, has launched a one-day Introduction to Sales and Marketing for Sport course,
Bannatyne Fitness is to introduce the Young @ Heart programme for mature members at all
Star Trac has released summer dates for the Johnny G qualification Spinning® courses for both
Roger Davinson has been appointed general manager at Chesfield Downs Golf Club in Hertfordshire. He
The Sports Up health and fitness club in Wiesbaden, Germany, completed a 300,000euro (£200,000) refurbishment
Roger Mclaughlan has been appointed operations director at Holmes Place. Previously retail director at Stylo
Ross Faragher-Thomas from Virgin Active South Africa and Peter Brennan from Virgin Active UK are
Next Generation has appointed Stephen Brown as general manager of its new £12m racquets, health
One of Sweden’s largest fitness centre chains, Friskis & Svettis (F&S), has announced that the
Germany’s Elixia Health & Wellness Group has introduced a new programme called Get You Started
Fitness club operator and franchisor, Gold’s Gym International, is to be acquired by TRT Holdings
Wow! Work Our World, the family-owned and operated US-based health club chain has added a
The winners were announced last week of the first ever Manchester Awards, organised by Moving
Health club operator, LA Fitness, has secured a three-year contract to test the fitness of
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
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 - 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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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