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Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Glasgow’s iconic Kimpton Blythswood Square has launched La Chambre Verte, an immersive hotel suite experiment
A new pioneering approach looks to help cancer patients prepare for and respond to treatment
Peloton is recalling all of its Tread and Tread+ machines in the US, after striking
Health club operator Bannatyne is repositioning itself as a wellness provider, as it looks to
Health clubs and leisure centres in Northern Ireland reopened their doors on Friday 30 April,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
In breaking news, HCM understands that David Lloyd Leisure's Glenn Earlam will move from his
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company, Performance
Fitness and health are priority areas of expenditure for consumers in six key nations around
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Taking antihistamines prior to exercise can prevent the body from getting the full benefit of
Sport England has teamed up with Youth Sport Trust to develop a new online resource
Rowbots, the boutique fitness brand co-founded by star footballer Gareth Bale, has revealed plans to
Steven Schwartz, CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs, has announced the sale of the company's Midtown
United Fitness Brands (UFB), the recently launched ‘supergroup’ of boutique fitness brands, has acquired Barrecore,
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has refused to comment on rumours it's considering an
A study by virologists at Imperial College London, which is awaiting peer-review, suggests the risk
International luxury hotel group Kempinski has launched a new room category, which it will market
The FIT Summit has unveiled the final shortlists for the 2021 Fitness & Wellness Awards
Basic-Fit lost 10 per cent of its members during Q1 2021, as 94 per cent
A bid to engage politicians in exercise has inspired the launch of a new global
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has moved its Annual International Convention &
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
PureGym saw its group-wide revenue decline by £177m during 2020, as it lost 37 per
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
Wyre Council in Lancashire has revealed plans to begin charging PTs and fitness instructors for
Health clubs and gyms will be able to open their doors to individual training sessions
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
IHRSA and Fitness Brasil say they have signed a partnership agreement that will see the
EuropeActive has joined the All Policies for a Healthy Europe (APHE) initiative, as part of
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
World Leisure Organization (WLO) has opened the entry process for its International Innovation Prize. Now
Health clubs, leisure centres and studios in England have opened today (12 April) for the
A major new initiative will look to strengthen and unite the fitness industry's voice in
A parliamentary report is calling for a £3bn intervention fund to build back better health
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has formed a partnership with WW (formerly called Weight Watchers),
Adults suffering from chronic pain should be advised to take exercise, rather than be prescribed
As health clubs and fitness studios in England are counting the hours down to reopening
12,300
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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
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
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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

Deena Gillan

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
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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
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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.
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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.
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Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
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Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Latest news

Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
Glasgow’s iconic Kimpton Blythswood Square has launched La Chambre Verte, an immersive hotel suite experiment
A new pioneering approach looks to help cancer patients prepare for and respond to treatment
Peloton is recalling all of its Tread and Tread+ machines in the US, after striking
Health club operator Bannatyne is repositioning itself as a wellness provider, as it looks to
Health clubs and leisure centres in Northern Ireland reopened their doors on Friday 30 April,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
In breaking news, HCM understands that David Lloyd Leisure's Glenn Earlam will move from his
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company, Performance
Fitness and health are priority areas of expenditure for consumers in six key nations around
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Taking antihistamines prior to exercise can prevent the body from getting the full benefit of
Sport England has teamed up with Youth Sport Trust to develop a new online resource
Rowbots, the boutique fitness brand co-founded by star footballer Gareth Bale, has revealed plans to
Steven Schwartz, CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs, has announced the sale of the company's Midtown
United Fitness Brands (UFB), the recently launched ‘supergroup’ of boutique fitness brands, has acquired Barrecore,
Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has refused to comment on rumours it's considering an
A study by virologists at Imperial College London, which is awaiting peer-review, suggests the risk
International luxury hotel group Kempinski has launched a new room category, which it will market
The FIT Summit has unveiled the final shortlists for the 2021 Fitness & Wellness Awards
Basic-Fit lost 10 per cent of its members during Q1 2021, as 94 per cent
A bid to engage politicians in exercise has inspired the launch of a new global
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has moved its Annual International Convention &
Undertaking regular physical activity could cut the risk of dying from infectious diseases – such
PureGym saw its group-wide revenue decline by £177m during 2020, as it lost 37 per
Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and
Wyre Council in Lancashire has revealed plans to begin charging PTs and fitness instructors for
Health clubs and gyms will be able to open their doors to individual training sessions
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
IHRSA and Fitness Brasil say they have signed a partnership agreement that will see the
EuropeActive has joined the All Policies for a Healthy Europe (APHE) initiative, as part of
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
World Leisure Organization (WLO) has opened the entry process for its International Innovation Prize. Now
Health clubs, leisure centres and studios in England have opened today (12 April) for the
A major new initiative will look to strengthen and unite the fitness industry's voice in
A parliamentary report is calling for a £3bn intervention fund to build back better health
Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has formed a partnership with WW (formerly called Weight Watchers),
Adults suffering from chronic pain should be advised to take exercise, rather than be prescribed
As health clubs and fitness studios in England are counting the hours down to reopening
1841 - 1880 of 12,300
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
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
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
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
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.
Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Directory
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Diary dates
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