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Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres are set to be among the first businesses allowed
Wigan Council in the UK will take back the management of all its leisure centres
Fitness business in China's top 18 cities generated US$4.9bn in revenues during 2019, before the
Boutique operator Gymbox has launched a new service, giving consumers the opportunity to take their
Construction work has commenced on Great Yarmouth's £26m Marina Centre, with the venue set to
The UK’s largest social enterprise, GLL, is the latest operator to throw its support behind
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The UK government has been forced to remove a controversial radio advert which claimed people
Anytime Fitness UK has unveiled a ‘Panel of Health’, tasked with supporting its members during
Everyone Active is offering a month’s free trial of its digital Everyone On Demand service
The physical activity sector is in need of bespoke and substantial financial support in order
Sport England has vowed to tackle inequality and create a nation of "more equal, inclusive
Fitness instructors, personal trainers, coaches and other self-employed physical activity workers in Wales are being
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The failure to tackle the UK's obesity crisis is down to successive governments being guilty
Les Mills has launched a new digital content solution to support health and fitness operators
Gymbox has entered the hospitality space with the signing of a deal to deliver in-room
Nuffield Health has launched a series of free, online classes focused on emotional wellbeing. The
Sign the petition by clicking here. HCM editor, Liz Terry, has launched a Parliamentary Petition
Resistance training is just as beneficial for men and women over the age of 50,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness, sport and leisure sector professionals who have continued to deliver services to their communities
A national survey has launched to chart the mental health of the fitness and physical
One of England's highest ranking police officers has called on government ministers to clearly define
Virtuagym, a leading provider of fitness technology for gyms and trainers, has announced the launch
Fitness First has launched a new free digital fitness hub, offering users a wide range
The Gym Group has brought in Rio Ferdinand and Wais Shaifta as non-executive directors, signalling
As the global vaccine rollout brings reopening closer and heralds the end of lockdowns, jostling
Less than half (44.9 per cent) of children and young people in England met the
An England-wide survey of over 5,000 adults found that 80 per cent of people aged
The government needs to provide the fitness and physical activity sector with a plan which
Book4Time, a leading cloud-based business management solution for the global hospitality, spa and wellness industry,
Some Brits drop their exercise habits, eat unhealthily and drink more alcohol during lockdowns, according
New year, new celeb workout as Mark ‘Bez’ Berry announces the launch of his own
Frasers Group will open three new regional flagship Flannels-branded retail stores during 2021 – each
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
The UK physical activity sector will lose around £400m a month during lockdown. The figure,
HIIT brand 1Rebel has entered the Middle Eastern market for the first time, with the
ukactive has called on the UK government to draft a new National Physical Activity Plan
David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest operator to have its auditors flag up the
An international panel of experts have examined how social prescribing can play a role in
UK-based boutique operator TRIB3 will open its first site in The Netherlands next year. Due
David Lloyd Clubs will develop a new programme in January 2021, designed to help people
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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
HCM magazine
Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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
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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.
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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.
Company profiles
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Latest news

Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres are set to be among the first businesses allowed
Wigan Council in the UK will take back the management of all its leisure centres
Fitness business in China's top 18 cities generated US$4.9bn in revenues during 2019, before the
Boutique operator Gymbox has launched a new service, giving consumers the opportunity to take their
Construction work has commenced on Great Yarmouth's £26m Marina Centre, with the venue set to
The UK’s largest social enterprise, GLL, is the latest operator to throw its support behind
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The UK government has been forced to remove a controversial radio advert which claimed people
Anytime Fitness UK has unveiled a ‘Panel of Health’, tasked with supporting its members during
Everyone Active is offering a month’s free trial of its digital Everyone On Demand service
The physical activity sector is in need of bespoke and substantial financial support in order
Sport England has vowed to tackle inequality and create a nation of "more equal, inclusive
Fitness instructors, personal trainers, coaches and other self-employed physical activity workers in Wales are being
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The failure to tackle the UK's obesity crisis is down to successive governments being guilty
Les Mills has launched a new digital content solution to support health and fitness operators
Gymbox has entered the hospitality space with the signing of a deal to deliver in-room
Nuffield Health has launched a series of free, online classes focused on emotional wellbeing. The
Sign the petition by clicking here. HCM editor, Liz Terry, has launched a Parliamentary Petition
Resistance training is just as beneficial for men and women over the age of 50,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness, sport and leisure sector professionals who have continued to deliver services to their communities
A national survey has launched to chart the mental health of the fitness and physical
One of England's highest ranking police officers has called on government ministers to clearly define
Virtuagym, a leading provider of fitness technology for gyms and trainers, has announced the launch
Fitness First has launched a new free digital fitness hub, offering users a wide range
The Gym Group has brought in Rio Ferdinand and Wais Shaifta as non-executive directors, signalling
As the global vaccine rollout brings reopening closer and heralds the end of lockdowns, jostling
Less than half (44.9 per cent) of children and young people in England met the
An England-wide survey of over 5,000 adults found that 80 per cent of people aged
The government needs to provide the fitness and physical activity sector with a plan which
Book4Time, a leading cloud-based business management solution for the global hospitality, spa and wellness industry,
Some Brits drop their exercise habits, eat unhealthily and drink more alcohol during lockdowns, according
New year, new celeb workout as Mark ‘Bez’ Berry announces the launch of his own
Frasers Group will open three new regional flagship Flannels-branded retail stores during 2021 – each
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
The UK physical activity sector will lose around £400m a month during lockdown. The figure,
HIIT brand 1Rebel has entered the Middle Eastern market for the first time, with the
ukactive has called on the UK government to draft a new National Physical Activity Plan
David Lloyd Leisure has become the latest operator to have its auditors flag up the
An international panel of experts have examined how social prescribing can play a role in
UK-based boutique operator TRIB3 will open its first site in The Netherlands next year. Due
David Lloyd Clubs will develop a new programme in January 2021, designed to help people
1961 - 1985 of 12,300
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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