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The UK government has launched a £1bn Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), providing grant funding
Leisure management company 3d Leisure is introducing two new services across its corporate division, in
Thousands of COVID-related deaths could be prevented if successive governments had tackled the country's obesity
Leisure-net is running a repeat of its initial Post Lockdown Recovery Survey, in order to
The iconic Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago is among the city's fitness facilities which have
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of PureGym, has confirmed to HCM that the company's operations in Poland
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Peloton and Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé have signed a broad, multi-year partnership which will result
The UK's physical activity sector is currently lobbying to have gyms and leisure centres classed
A major seven-year study of more than 150,000 people has found that those with higher
Cancer sufferers who exercise regularly have, generally, a better prognosis than inactive patients – but
Nuffield Health is launching a specialist, 12-week rehabilitation programme in Manchester to support Covid-19 patients
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group will look to further grow its 183-strong portfolio across England, Scotland and
The government has been forced to make a U-turn and to spend more than £400m
The Parliament will hold a debate on COVID-19 restrictions on gyms and sport on Monday
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who became a fitness industry campaigner by refusing to
Millions of people throughout the UK took part in physical activity during this year's National
PureGym is burning £4m of cash a week through its UK business, due to the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Investigations by HCM have revealed a correlation between countries with lower obesity rates and those
Physical activity body, ukactive, has revealed plans to create a new sector standard for active
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
Industry body, ukactive, is encouraging all fitness operators in England to contact their local MP
A new national campaign aims to bridge the physical activity gender gap between women and
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England will address the physical activity sector at
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
The UK government will ask gyms and leisure centres in England to close between 5
A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live classes and one-on-one
Fitness tech firm JaxJox will accelerate the launch of its connected home fitness solution, InteractiveStudio,
Snap Fitness has ended its agreement with its master franchisee for the UK and Ireland
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
Gym and health club operators in Germany are believed to be considering joint legal action
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
A new mobile fitness platform delivers personal training sessions to people at home by combining
Europe's largest gym chain, Basic-Fit, has published its trading update for the first nine months
Boutique operator, The Refinery E9, has launched a personal trainer (PT) service with a twist,
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
Mid Ulster District Council (MUDC) in Northern Ireland has won a landmark VAT case, which
The government has pledged to invest £100m in supporting public leisure centres this winter, as
Gyms in Liverpool,UK, have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
12,300
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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HCM People
The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Profile
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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Profile
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
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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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 government has launched a £1bn Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), providing grant funding
Leisure management company 3d Leisure is introducing two new services across its corporate division, in
Thousands of COVID-related deaths could be prevented if successive governments had tackled the country's obesity
Leisure-net is running a repeat of its initial Post Lockdown Recovery Survey, in order to
The iconic Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago is among the city's fitness facilities which have
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of PureGym, has confirmed to HCM that the company's operations in Poland
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Peloton and Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé have signed a broad, multi-year partnership which will result
The UK's physical activity sector is currently lobbying to have gyms and leisure centres classed
A major seven-year study of more than 150,000 people has found that those with higher
Cancer sufferers who exercise regularly have, generally, a better prognosis than inactive patients – but
Nuffield Health is launching a specialist, 12-week rehabilitation programme in Manchester to support Covid-19 patients
Andy Burnham and shadow culture secretary Jo Stevens have joined Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group will look to further grow its 183-strong portfolio across England, Scotland and
The government has been forced to make a U-turn and to spend more than £400m
The Parliament will hold a debate on COVID-19 restrictions on gyms and sport on Monday
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who became a fitness industry campaigner by refusing to
Millions of people throughout the UK took part in physical activity during this year's National
PureGym is burning £4m of cash a week through its UK business, due to the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Investigations by HCM have revealed a correlation between countries with lower obesity rates and those
Physical activity body, ukactive, has revealed plans to create a new sector standard for active
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
Industry body, ukactive, is encouraging all fitness operators in England to contact their local MP
A new national campaign aims to bridge the physical activity gender gap between women and
Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England will address the physical activity sector at
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
The UK government will ask gyms and leisure centres in England to close between 5
A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live classes and one-on-one
Fitness tech firm JaxJox will accelerate the launch of its connected home fitness solution, InteractiveStudio,
Snap Fitness has ended its agreement with its master franchisee for the UK and Ireland
The UK government has provided a lengthy response to a petition which demanded that gyms
Gym and health club operators in Germany are believed to be considering joint legal action
The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average
A new mobile fitness platform delivers personal training sessions to people at home by combining
Europe's largest gym chain, Basic-Fit, has published its trading update for the first nine months
Boutique operator, The Refinery E9, has launched a personal trainer (PT) service with a twist,
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
Mid Ulster District Council (MUDC) in Northern Ireland has won a landmark VAT case, which
The government has pledged to invest £100m in supporting public leisure centres this winter, as
Gyms in Liverpool,UK, have been given the go-ahead to reopen, following a dramatic week of
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
Diary dates
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