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Body Fit Training (BFT), the Australian fitness franchise, has successfully defended a court action brought
The physical activity sector will have an essential role to play in delivering the UK
Ground-breaking research has shown that cancer patients who followed a course of exercise ahead of
Caoimhe Bamber, co-founder of Digme Fitness, has described a recent Daily Telegraph article which claimed
Customer demand for health clubs and gyms in the UK was ‘back to normal' during
Cutting VAT for the pandemic-hit fitness industry could have saved businesses and jobs – just as
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched its annual trends report revealing the top 10
Rob Barker has stepped down from his roles at Precor and Peloton with immediate effect.
The Bannatyne Group has opened the doors to its first airport spa at Teesside International
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
The 2022 AOAP Conference and Exposition and DIA Convention will be held in Florida from
Les Mills has created a VR version of its Bodycombat workout and made it available
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and
Royal Caribbean is preparing to launch its new 18-deck ship, Wonder of the Seas, which
Stretchlab has opened its 150th studio this month, just six years since its launch. The
A new mental health platform hopes to make looking after mental health "as normal as
Trib3 will open a studio in Ealing, West London in March, marking the boutique brand's
More than 110,000 premature deaths could be prevented each year in the US if adults
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
Entries are now open for the annual UK Active Awards. Following two years of unparalleled
People with early-stage Parkinson’s should do regular exercise to slow down the progression of the
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
Boutique chain Trib3 will become one of the first fitness operators to establish a presence
At-home fitness brand NordicTrack from iFIT has launched what it says are the first voice-controlled,
The Workforce State of Mind Survey, now in its second year, has begun to gather
Wellness operator and fit tech company, LIT Method, (low-intensity training) is ramping up expansion after
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
People living in London have been advised to avoid or reduce strenuous exercise today (Friday
A marketing partnership between fitness marketplace Hussle and fast-food giant McDonald's resulted in a significant
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
Myzone has secured a US$17.2m worth of investment from growth capital investor BGF – a
The Cleveland Clinic’s chief wellness officer Michael Roizen predicts longevity will become the next major
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher levels of antibodies
United Fitness Brands (UFB) has added London-based operator Triyoga to its portfolio. Triyoga, which operates
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
COVID-19 is accelerating interest in wellness as more consumers have been faced with the importance
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
12,300
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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HCM magazine
HCM People
Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Opinion
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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: IndigoFitness
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Company profile: Alliance Leisure
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
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Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
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Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Latest news

Body Fit Training (BFT), the Australian fitness franchise, has successfully defended a court action brought
The physical activity sector will have an essential role to play in delivering the UK
Ground-breaking research has shown that cancer patients who followed a course of exercise ahead of
Caoimhe Bamber, co-founder of Digme Fitness, has described a recent Daily Telegraph article which claimed
Customer demand for health clubs and gyms in the UK was ‘back to normal' during
Cutting VAT for the pandemic-hit fitness industry could have saved businesses and jobs – just as
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched its annual trends report revealing the top 10
Rob Barker has stepped down from his roles at Precor and Peloton with immediate effect.
The Bannatyne Group has opened the doors to its first airport spa at Teesside International
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
The 2022 AOAP Conference and Exposition and DIA Convention will be held in Florida from
Les Mills has created a VR version of its Bodycombat workout and made it available
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and
Royal Caribbean is preparing to launch its new 18-deck ship, Wonder of the Seas, which
Stretchlab has opened its 150th studio this month, just six years since its launch. The
A new mental health platform hopes to make looking after mental health "as normal as
Trib3 will open a studio in Ealing, West London in March, marking the boutique brand's
More than 110,000 premature deaths could be prevented each year in the US if adults
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
Entries are now open for the annual UK Active Awards. Following two years of unparalleled
People with early-stage Parkinson’s should do regular exercise to slow down the progression of the
Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to
Boutique chain Trib3 will become one of the first fitness operators to establish a presence
At-home fitness brand NordicTrack from iFIT has launched what it says are the first voice-controlled,
The Workforce State of Mind Survey, now in its second year, has begun to gather
Wellness operator and fit tech company, LIT Method, (low-intensity training) is ramping up expansion after
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
People living in London have been advised to avoid or reduce strenuous exercise today (Friday
A marketing partnership between fitness marketplace Hussle and fast-food giant McDonald's resulted in a significant
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public
Myzone has secured a US$17.2m worth of investment from growth capital investor BGF – a
The Cleveland Clinic’s chief wellness officer Michael Roizen predicts longevity will become the next major
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher levels of antibodies
United Fitness Brands (UFB) has added London-based operator Triyoga to its portfolio. Triyoga, which operates
Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape
COVID-19 is accelerating interest in wellness as more consumers have been faced with the importance
The number of positive COVID-19 cases among people who have visited health clubs across Europe
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
1556 - 1580 of 12,300
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
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 - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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