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Safe Sweat, a new hybrid club concept offering members a private workout experience inside a
Pure Gym saw its Q2 revenues jump to £119m, a 9 per cent increase on
It's been revealed that SoulCycle's recent decision to close around 20 of its 82 studios
Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the
Third Space has announced it will be opening new clubs in Wimbledon and Battersea, London,
Eleven local authority areas in England are sharing £12.7m as part of a multi-year funding
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
WellnessLiving – a cloud-based business management software provider and payments platform for fitness operators –
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
Peloton is set to axe around 800 jobs, increase the price of its equipment and
Pure Gym has opened its latest location in the Middle East as part of a
World Gym International has launched a strength-only gym concept, which it says will cater for
Peloton Studios London will open its doors to the public on 19 August. Located on
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new open water swimming venue has been launched in the heart of Canary Wharf,
Peter Roberts, former CEO and founder of Pure Gym, has invested in Another Round, a
Fitness markets around the globe are demonstrating "reassuring signs of recovery" following the pandemic disruptions
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
Ohm Fitness, a new franchised studio concept, has opened its first location in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become the company’s new CEO from 3 September
Parkour Generations has joined forces with Gymbox to bring parkour into the UK’s mainstream fitness
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
The World Active Forum (WAF) – a new network of national fitness associations and organisations
Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
RSG Group has launched the flagship club for Heimat – the gym giant’s new fitness
Twenty Four, a new automated gym and sports facility, where all equipment is self-powered, has
Community benefit society Leisure in the Community (LITC) and 1Life Leisure Management Solutions (1Life) have
Peloton has announced that it will exit all owned manufacturing operations, cease making its own
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the lack of older adults
A new report – Optimising personalisation using fitness personas – which defines four key gym-goer
Doing the recommended amount of exercise during weekends is just as beneficial as spreading physical
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG) has upgraded its digital joining process across Fitness First Australia,
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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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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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 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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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
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
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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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
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Latest news

Safe Sweat, a new hybrid club concept offering members a private workout experience inside a
Pure Gym saw its Q2 revenues jump to £119m, a 9 per cent increase on
It's been revealed that SoulCycle's recent decision to close around 20 of its 82 studios
Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the
Third Space has announced it will be opening new clubs in Wimbledon and Battersea, London,
Eleven local authority areas in England are sharing £12.7m as part of a multi-year funding
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
WellnessLiving – a cloud-based business management software provider and payments platform for fitness operators –
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
Peloton is set to axe around 800 jobs, increase the price of its equipment and
Pure Gym has opened its latest location in the Middle East as part of a
World Gym International has launched a strength-only gym concept, which it says will cater for
Peloton Studios London will open its doors to the public on 19 August. Located on
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new open water swimming venue has been launched in the heart of Canary Wharf,
Peter Roberts, former CEO and founder of Pure Gym, has invested in Another Round, a
Fitness markets around the globe are demonstrating "reassuring signs of recovery" following the pandemic disruptions
Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, has pushed back on Tower Hamlet Council’s decision to take
Ohm Fitness, a new franchised studio concept, has opened its first location in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group saw its membership grow by 10 per cent during the first six
Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become the company’s new CEO from 3 September
Parkour Generations has joined forces with Gymbox to bring parkour into the UK’s mainstream fitness
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
The World Active Forum (WAF) – a new network of national fitness associations and organisations
Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
RSG Group has launched the flagship club for Heimat – the gym giant’s new fitness
Twenty Four, a new automated gym and sports facility, where all equipment is self-powered, has
Community benefit society Leisure in the Community (LITC) and 1Life Leisure Management Solutions (1Life) have
Peloton has announced that it will exit all owned manufacturing operations, cease making its own
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the lack of older adults
A new report – Optimising personalisation using fitness personas – which defines four key gym-goer
Doing the recommended amount of exercise during weekends is just as beneficial as spreading physical
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
A coalition of leading organisations across the physical activity sector has called for radical reform
Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG) has upgraded its digital joining process across Fitness First Australia,
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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
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
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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: HealthKey
HealthKey was founded in 2022 by David Joerring and Tudor Cotop. Backed by Aviva, the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
Diary dates
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