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Dr Giles Yeo, a geneticist at Cambridge University in the UK, has written a new
Plans have been revealed to build the world's deepest pool in Cornwall, UK, which would
People with depression should be prescribed exercise and then monitored for the first 12 weeks
Frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing motor neurone disease (MND) in people with
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
People experiencing homelessness are being offered free access to leisure centres by Oxford City Council.
IHRSA has appointed Elizabeth Clark as its new president and CEO. Clark joins the industry
Boutique studio operator TRIB3 has launched its own-brand range of luxury toiletries. The operator, which
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group is bringing its John Reed brand of health clubs to the
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
Glofox will begin offering health clubs, gyms and fitness studios instant access to financing, following
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Hong Kong-based Bricks Group has revealed plans to launch its health club chain, UTime, in
A £30m luxury leisure development scheme which has been more than a decade in the
Apple has previewed its much-awaited watchOS 8, the operating system for its Apple Watch. The
Chinese health club chain Supermonkey has finalised a series E funding round, valuing the company
Gymbox has signed a partnership agreement to provide members of flexible workspace provider WeWork with
A swimming pool suspended 35m (115ft) above the ground and forming a bridge between two
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Therme Group’s strategic partner Wund Holding, operating as ThermenGruppe Josef Wund, has unveiled plans for
The number of health club members returning to gyms since lockdown has beaten all expectations,
The Jumeirah Group has reopened the 186-room The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, in the heart of
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
TRIB3 has secured a franchise deal which will see it open 20 studios across Belgium,
ukactive has published new data from the National ReferAll Database (NRD) – the UK’s first
The US fitness industry is mobilising to support the Gym Mitigation and Survival (GYMs) Act,
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
Physical activity gives structure and meaning to people’s lives, according to new research. A study,
TRIB3 has opened a major new corporately owned boutique gym [or store in TRIBE3-speak] in
The Gym Group has outperformed all of its own expectations in the six weeks of
Irish health club chain West Wood Club is launching a new outdoor exercise concept at
Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a webinar series to explore the future of
There were more than one million admissions made to NHS hospitals during 2019-20, where obesity
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
Phillip Mills, founder and executive director of Les Mills, Chris Hemsworth's Centr app and Dave
A new job retention scheme, backed by National Lottery funding, has been launched to support
IHRSA has signed a partnership deal with MedFit, a professional membership organisation for fitness and
Nuffield Health is offering NHS staff a 40 per cent discount on membership fees across
One in three councils in England are expecting to close at least one of their
Indoor group exercise can recommence in England and Scotland today (17 May), as part of
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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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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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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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
HCM magazine
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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Opinion
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Latest news

Dr Giles Yeo, a geneticist at Cambridge University in the UK, has written a new
Plans have been revealed to build the world's deepest pool in Cornwall, UK, which would
People with depression should be prescribed exercise and then monitored for the first 12 weeks
Frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing motor neurone disease (MND) in people with
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
People experiencing homelessness are being offered free access to leisure centres by Oxford City Council.
IHRSA has appointed Elizabeth Clark as its new president and CEO. Clark joins the industry
Boutique studio operator TRIB3 has launched its own-brand range of luxury toiletries. The operator, which
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group is bringing its John Reed brand of health clubs to the
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
Glofox will begin offering health clubs, gyms and fitness studios instant access to financing, following
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Hong Kong-based Bricks Group has revealed plans to launch its health club chain, UTime, in
A £30m luxury leisure development scheme which has been more than a decade in the
Apple has previewed its much-awaited watchOS 8, the operating system for its Apple Watch. The
Chinese health club chain Supermonkey has finalised a series E funding round, valuing the company
Gymbox has signed a partnership agreement to provide members of flexible workspace provider WeWork with
A swimming pool suspended 35m (115ft) above the ground and forming a bridge between two
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Therme Group’s strategic partner Wund Holding, operating as ThermenGruppe Josef Wund, has unveiled plans for
The number of health club members returning to gyms since lockdown has beaten all expectations,
The Jumeirah Group has reopened the 186-room The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, in the heart of
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
TRIB3 has secured a franchise deal which will see it open 20 studios across Belgium,
ukactive has published new data from the National ReferAll Database (NRD) – the UK’s first
The US fitness industry is mobilising to support the Gym Mitigation and Survival (GYMs) Act,
Tech giant Amazon has expanded its presence in the world of beauty and opened its
Physical activity gives structure and meaning to people’s lives, according to new research. A study,
TRIB3 has opened a major new corporately owned boutique gym [or store in TRIBE3-speak] in
The Gym Group has outperformed all of its own expectations in the six weeks of
Irish health club chain West Wood Club is launching a new outdoor exercise concept at
Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a webinar series to explore the future of
There were more than one million admissions made to NHS hospitals during 2019-20, where obesity
Nearly three in four (73 per cent) Britons are failing to meet NHS recommendations on
Phillip Mills, founder and executive director of Les Mills, Chris Hemsworth's Centr app and Dave
A new job retention scheme, backed by National Lottery funding, has been launched to support
IHRSA has signed a partnership deal with MedFit, a professional membership organisation for fitness and
Nuffield Health is offering NHS staff a 40 per cent discount on membership fees across
One in three councils in England are expecting to close at least one of their
Indoor group exercise can recommence in England and Scotland today (17 May), as part of
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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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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: Create
Create is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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