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Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
EGYM has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Virtuagym has added to its range of training solutions with the launch of Virtuagym AI
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
Myzone has launched a premium suite of services, offering health club operators three elements which
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Precor has signed a global distribution deal with Stages Cycling, manufacturer of commercial indoor cycles,
Online fitness platform, Zwift, has launched the first game controllers designed specifically for its virtual
Gen Z will have a bigger impact on the global fitness market than any generation
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
Nike is ramping up its plans to grow market share in the health and fitness
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong emphasis
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
Fitness training company, Future Fit, has acquired iCareiMove, which provides health services to specialist populations.
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced
Boutique fitness operator, Blok, has launched a new studio concept which mixes curated fitness classes
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
Cancer patients who practise YOCAS yoga can benefit from reduced levels of inflammation – helping
England football captain Harry Kane has invested in fitness tech startup, OxeFit. OxeFit is a
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed plans to
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Lifestyle brand Equinox has told HCM it plans to fight a ruling by the US
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
Peloton has announced a major rebrand as part of a 'realignment' of its services. Announcing
Lifestyle brand, Equinox has signed a deal with eight high-end consumer brands to create a
Serco Leisure is taking over the management of a health club previously operated by David
Jack Shakespeare, UK Active's director of research, policy and communications, is leaving the organisation to
Mountain tourism represents between nine and 16 per cent of all international tourist arrivals worldwide
EuropeActive is starting the hunt for a new CEO as Andreas Paulsen has indicated he'll
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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HCM People
The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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
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
HCM magazine
First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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
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
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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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

Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
EGYM has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Virtuagym has added to its range of training solutions with the launch of Virtuagym AI
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
Myzone has launched a premium suite of services, offering health club operators three elements which
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Precor has signed a global distribution deal with Stages Cycling, manufacturer of commercial indoor cycles,
Online fitness platform, Zwift, has launched the first game controllers designed specifically for its virtual
Gen Z will have a bigger impact on the global fitness market than any generation
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
Nike is ramping up its plans to grow market share in the health and fitness
Pure Gym has launched a fitness championships dedicated to the over-50s with a strong emphasis
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Dan Rees, the former MD of Premier Global NASM – the training company which was
Fitness training company, Future Fit, has acquired iCareiMove, which provides health services to specialist populations.
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced
Boutique fitness operator, Blok, has launched a new studio concept which mixes curated fitness classes
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
Cancer patients who practise YOCAS yoga can benefit from reduced levels of inflammation – helping
England football captain Harry Kane has invested in fitness tech startup, OxeFit. OxeFit is a
The UK fitness industry's market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
Lebanese health club chain, Fitness Zone, has marked its international expansion with the launch of
Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed plans to
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Lifestyle brand Equinox has told HCM it plans to fight a ruling by the US
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
Peloton has announced a major rebrand as part of a 'realignment' of its services. Announcing
Lifestyle brand, Equinox has signed a deal with eight high-end consumer brands to create a
Serco Leisure is taking over the management of a health club previously operated by David
Jack Shakespeare, UK Active's director of research, policy and communications, is leaving the organisation to
Mountain tourism represents between nine and 16 per cent of all international tourist arrivals worldwide
EuropeActive is starting the hunt for a new CEO as Andreas Paulsen has indicated he'll
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Diary dates
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