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Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
McKinsey has gathered data on 2,000 US consumers to reveal insights into shifting consumer behaviour
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
Athletes will be able to transform their hydration with Nix’s new Hydration Biosensor sweat patch.
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Chris Stanton, master trainer at Third Space, has revealed a new training programme designed to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Luxury fitness chain Equinox has hit the headlines with a new year membership campaign that
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Vietnam-based California Fitness and Yoga, part of Australasian health and fitness operator Fitness and Lifestyle
Cold is the new hot in spa circles, but sceptics question whether the benefits of
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), has announced that he will
Garmin has released its Connect Fitness Report for 2022, which shows that users of its
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Wondercise will reveal details of a new fitness experience at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
RSG Group has announced that Hagen Wingertszahn and Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch will take over the
New laws designed to step up protection against terrorism at the UK's leisure facilities are
Gymbox has announced a collection of new classes, including one called Only Fans that is
Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
Mystery shopper business Proinsight Research has merged with ReactCX, a customer experience measurement and market
Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial,
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
The Food for the Brain foundation has released a new app, Cognition, which it claims
Compassionate activity tracker Gentler Streak has been crowned Apple Watch App of the Year. The
Soul Cycle has signed a multi-year partnership with Class Pass making sessions accessible via credits
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced its new wellbeing- and fitness-centric hospitality brand
Sony has announced that it will be releasing a motion tracking product called Mocopi in
Lumen, a health tech company that analyses people’s metabolism based on the CO2 and oxygen
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the
In the latest legal battle between Australian franchise chain Body Fit Training (BFT) and US-based
Assisted stretching franchise StretchLab, which is part of Xponential Fitness, has had its proprietary Flexologist
Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness, has revealed the fitness company’s unique culture and strategy
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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
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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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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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Profile
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Latest news

Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group
McKinsey has gathered data on 2,000 US consumers to reveal insights into shifting consumer behaviour
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
Athletes will be able to transform their hydration with Nix’s new Hydration Biosensor sweat patch.
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused Sport England
Chris Stanton, master trainer at Third Space, has revealed a new training programme designed to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK. He succeeds
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Luxury fitness chain Equinox has hit the headlines with a new year membership campaign that
Dr Fiona Bull, head of the physical activity unit at the World Health Organization (WHO),
German fitness operator, Life Fit Group, led by Martin Seibold, has snapped Loft Holding GmbH
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Vietnam-based California Fitness and Yoga, part of Australasian health and fitness operator Fitness and Lifestyle
Cold is the new hot in spa circles, but sceptics question whether the benefits of
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), has announced that he will
Garmin has released its Connect Fitness Report for 2022, which shows that users of its
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Wondercise will reveal details of a new fitness experience at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
RSG Group has announced that Hagen Wingertszahn and Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch will take over the
New laws designed to step up protection against terrorism at the UK's leisure facilities are
Gymbox has announced a collection of new classes, including one called Only Fans that is
Ten years after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the London Legacy Development Corporation
Sport England has released the Future of Public Sector Leisure report which looks at how
Mystery shopper business Proinsight Research has merged with ReactCX, a customer experience measurement and market
Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial,
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
The Food for the Brain foundation has released a new app, Cognition, which it claims
Compassionate activity tracker Gentler Streak has been crowned Apple Watch App of the Year. The
Soul Cycle has signed a multi-year partnership with Class Pass making sessions accessible via credits
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced its new wellbeing- and fitness-centric hospitality brand
Sony has announced that it will be releasing a motion tracking product called Mocopi in
Lumen, a health tech company that analyses people’s metabolism based on the CO2 and oxygen
UK Health and Fitness operators' level of engagement with technology has been researched for the
In the latest legal battle between Australian franchise chain Body Fit Training (BFT) and US-based
Assisted stretching franchise StretchLab, which is part of Xponential Fitness, has had its proprietary Flexologist
Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness, has revealed the fitness company’s unique culture and strategy
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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.
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: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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