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Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
José Nercellas, CEO of l’Orange Bleue, is planning to open 450 new European gyms and
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Exercise should be considered as a core treatment for those suffering from arthritis caused by
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
Third Space has opened the doors to its new 27,000 sq ft club in London's
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new medical study from Tel Aviv University, Israel, has found that the risk of
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
The first Blue Zones Center is set to launch in Miami, Florida, and showcase the
Fit+ is aiming to operate at least 1,000 clubs by 2027. The staffless gym franchise
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass has released a new report called The State of Work-Life Wellness.
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results.
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
Authorities in Costa Rica have confirmed the death of RSG Group founder, Rainer Schaller and
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
For every US$800 (€806, £694) annual increase in people’s wellness expenditures, happiness levels rise by
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
Basic-Fit is set to continue its ambitious growth and expansion plans in Europe, following a
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
Nuffield Health has completed a five-year refinancing package with NatWest, HSBC, Barclays and Santander UK.
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
Rainer Schaller, founder and CEO of RSG group and his partner and two children are
Private gym chain New York Sports Clubs (NYSC) has acquired boutique brand Fhitting Room, which
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
US-based health, fitness and racquets club operator, Life Time, has opened a residential wellness resort
Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
Fiit has teamed up with Concept2 to launch Fiit Row, its first connected rowing programme
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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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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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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Company profiles
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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
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Latest news

Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
José Nercellas, CEO of l’Orange Bleue, is planning to open 450 new European gyms and
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Exercise should be considered as a core treatment for those suffering from arthritis caused by
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
Third Space has opened the doors to its new 27,000 sq ft club in London's
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new medical study from Tel Aviv University, Israel, has found that the risk of
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
The first Blue Zones Center is set to launch in Miami, Florida, and showcase the
Fit+ is aiming to operate at least 1,000 clubs by 2027. The staffless gym franchise
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass has released a new report called The State of Work-Life Wellness.
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results.
Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK
Authorities in Costa Rica have confirmed the death of RSG Group founder, Rainer Schaller and
Antonio Iozzo, founder and CEO of Body Action Gym in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
For every US$800 (€806, £694) annual increase in people’s wellness expenditures, happiness levels rise by
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
Basic-Fit is set to continue its ambitious growth and expansion plans in Europe, following a
Third Space and BXR are among the wellness operators slated to open at London’s Battersea
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
Nuffield Health has completed a five-year refinancing package with NatWest, HSBC, Barclays and Santander UK.
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
Rainer Schaller, founder and CEO of RSG group and his partner and two children are
Private gym chain New York Sports Clubs (NYSC) has acquired boutique brand Fhitting Room, which
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
The Brand Xchange Agency, a new Web 3.0 consultancy looking to develop business in the
US-based health, fitness and racquets club operator, Life Time, has opened a residential wellness resort
Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
Fiit has teamed up with Concept2 to launch Fiit Row, its first connected rowing programme
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
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
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: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
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
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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