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The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd's
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Fitness First is partnering with Healf to introduce a new membership, 360, which offers a
Six Senses has confirmed the opening date for its first urban hotel, which will open
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Racquet sports brand, Slazenger, has opened a new padel club in Blackburn and announces plans
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
David Lloyd Clubs is launching a range of new classes where the emphasis is on
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
JD Gyms has introduced a new group exercise class for the new year. JD Engine
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
One of the UK's  fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household  names from the
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
PureGym has announced a partnership with Hatch Athletic to upskill 3,000 PTs across its international
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
A social third space called Lore Bathing Club has opened in New York City’s NoHo
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
Research by the Health and Fitness Association suggests that 2026 will be another good year
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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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
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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…
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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
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
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
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
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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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
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Latest news

The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd's
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Fitness First is partnering with Healf to introduce a new membership, 360, which offers a
Six Senses has confirmed the opening date for its first urban hotel, which will open
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Racquet sports brand, Slazenger, has opened a new padel club in Blackburn and announces plans
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
David Lloyd Clubs is launching a range of new classes where the emphasis is on
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
JD Gyms has introduced a new group exercise class for the new year. JD Engine
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
One of the UK's  fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household  names from the
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
PureGym has announced a partnership with Hatch Athletic to upskill 3,000 PTs across its international
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
A social third space called Lore Bathing Club has opened in New York City’s NoHo
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
Research by the Health and Fitness Association suggests that 2026 will be another good year
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
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Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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