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Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
Music service provider Rehegoo (pronounced Reh-air-go) has launched a streaming service for health clubs, gyms,
F45 has launched a corporate partnership programme which will enable businesses to open an F45
A two-year research project will look to find ways to transform the UK's physical activity
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
Establishing new data and insight services and strengthening relationships with both government and the NHS
More than one in five (27 per cent) Americans belonged to a health club or
Ultimate Performance (UP) – the private gym chain and PT business – has opened a
Luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental has launched a new brand called Intelligent Movement to deliver
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Barry’s has entered the world of retail, opening a studio in the new Flannels flagship
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
F45 will be launching its first studio in a hotel in Q3 2022, following a
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
David Lloyd has introduced a small-group training programme called Delta to the range of classes
Post-operative heart surgery patients could begin their road to fitness recovery much earlier than previously
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
Oliver Lee OBE will be taking the position of CEO at Places Leisure from July.
Basic-Fit has opened its 600th club in France in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, in the Pays de la
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
Strength training startup Grndhouse has launched a new app following 18 months of development. The
The World Leisure Organization (World Leisure) has launched a podcast series as part of its
Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment and fitness
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
The Leisure Database Company (TLDB) has revealed its State of the Fitness Industry Report UK
The Gym Group’s (TGG) plans and profit forecasts were presented to analysts and investors during
A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
Ness, a US startup that is developing a range of wellness-driven credit cards, has launched
Following a history of supporting US military and service members, F45 has announced a new
Hyatt is piloting private gyms in five of its US hotels as part of its
A young girl has died following an incident at the David Lloyd gym at Capability
New fitness franchise, Circuit Society, has signed its first London location in Bayswater. The 3,000sq
Active Nottingham, part of Nottingham City Council, has released a children’s book called Can We
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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Opinion
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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

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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Opinion
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Latest news

Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
Music service provider Rehegoo (pronounced Reh-air-go) has launched a streaming service for health clubs, gyms,
F45 has launched a corporate partnership programme which will enable businesses to open an F45
A two-year research project will look to find ways to transform the UK's physical activity
The best in the business from across the physical activity sector were honoured last night
At UK Active’s Active Uprising event yesterday (30 June) in Birmingham, Hattie Jones, the head
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
Establishing new data and insight services and strengthening relationships with both government and the NHS
More than one in five (27 per cent) Americans belonged to a health club or
Ultimate Performance (UP) – the private gym chain and PT business – has opened a
Luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental has launched a new brand called Intelligent Movement to deliver
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Barry’s has entered the world of retail, opening a studio in the new Flannels flagship
The London 2012 Olympic legacy investment designed to improve physical education at primary schools has
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
F45 will be launching its first studio in a hotel in Q3 2022, following a
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
David Lloyd has introduced a small-group training programme called Delta to the range of classes
Post-operative heart surgery patients could begin their road to fitness recovery much earlier than previously
Mike Farrar has been announced as the new chair at UK Active. His tenure will
Oliver Lee OBE will be taking the position of CEO at Places Leisure from July.
Basic-Fit has opened its 600th club in France in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, in the Pays de la
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
Strength training startup Grndhouse has launched a new app following 18 months of development. The
The World Leisure Organization (World Leisure) has launched a podcast series as part of its
Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment and fitness
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
The Leisure Database Company (TLDB) has revealed its State of the Fitness Industry Report UK
The Gym Group’s (TGG) plans and profit forecasts were presented to analysts and investors during
A new physical activity programme called Big Sister has been launched in the UK to
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
Ness, a US startup that is developing a range of wellness-driven credit cards, has launched
Following a history of supporting US military and service members, F45 has announced a new
Hyatt is piloting private gyms in five of its US hotels as part of its
A young girl has died following an incident at the David Lloyd gym at Capability
New fitness franchise, Circuit Society, has signed its first London location in Bayswater. The 3,000sq
Active Nottingham, part of Nottingham City Council, has released a children’s book called Can We
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
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Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
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
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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