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Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Rod Hill, former president of TRIB3 and director general of Anytime Fitness Iberia, has signed
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
Customer experience software provider, AskNicely, has announced it will host a new virtual event called
In breaking news, HCM understands the UK government has removed gyms and fitness facilities from
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A UK government U-turn – just announced – will see gyms and leisure centres staying open
"Dozens" of gyms in Liverpool, UK, have defied the government and stayed open for business
The UK government is likely to face legal challenges from gym operators following the revelation
Gym and health club operators with sites in Liverpool, UK, have been left "astounded" at
Technogym's Let’s Move For a Better World campaign is back this year, with a new
The UK government should encourage people to spend more time in regulated environments to curb
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness leaders in the UK have welcomed news that everywhere but Liverpool is currently allowed
A new fitness industry event is looking to challenge the likes of FIBO with a
Boutique operator Digme is joining the hybrid fitness revolution by launching an at-home proposition. Digme,
Dr Steve Mann, former research director at industry body, ukactive, has been appointed director at
A major new consultation will seek to explore how the physical activity sector can better
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The assistant general manager at PureGym's Luton and Dunstable branch, who promoted a 12 Years
Malcolm McPhail, group CEO of social enterprise Life Leisure, has stepped down from the role
The battle to save the hard-hit US health and fitness industry continue, with US congressmen
Digital fitness tech and on-demand platform, Intelivideo, has appointed former Gold's Gym CEO, Adam Zeitsiff,
A COVID-19 positive gym member visited a club on consecutive days without infecting anyone while
Up to 48 per cent of public leisure facilities could close by the end of
Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a groundbreaking deal with satellite TV giant, Sky, to
Indoor cycling brand, Flywheel, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and closed all its US
Industry body EuropeActive has published a sectoral manifesto which outlines the aims and objectives of
European fitness operators will face increased consolidation, accelerated digitalisation and the new reality of creating
Fitness giant Equinox has opened its first fully-outdoor gym in Los Angeles. Called Equinox+ In
An online fitness community, created by personal trainer and social media influencer, Talilla Henchoz, during
Two functional fitness franchises are continuing their legal battle over a dispute relating to patents.
Xponential Fitness has entered the Saudi Arabian gym market with the launch of five boutique
Chancellor Rishi Sunak's proposals to support the economy through the next six months of the
The UK government's 'Rule of Six' has come into force in physical activity facilities today
The UK's physical activity sector has come together to get millions of people active during
A study by Rutgers University has suggested that it could be possible to predict which
Health club and gyms operators in California are suing state governor Gavin Newsom in an
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the appointment of C. Victor Brick, CEO of
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Gyms in the UK are continuing to successfully control COVID-19 transmisssion, according to the latest
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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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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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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Be Military Fit (BMF) has completed a restructuring project, designed to transform the outdoor fitness
Rod Hill, former president of TRIB3 and director general of Anytime Fitness Iberia, has signed
Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of
Customer experience software provider, AskNicely, has announced it will host a new virtual event called
In breaking news, HCM understands the UK government has removed gyms and fitness facilities from
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A UK government U-turn – just announced – will see gyms and leisure centres staying open
"Dozens" of gyms in Liverpool, UK, have defied the government and stayed open for business
The UK government is likely to face legal challenges from gym operators following the revelation
Gym and health club operators with sites in Liverpool, UK, have been left "astounded" at
Technogym's Let’s Move For a Better World campaign is back this year, with a new
The UK government should encourage people to spend more time in regulated environments to curb
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness leaders in the UK have welcomed news that everywhere but Liverpool is currently allowed
A new fitness industry event is looking to challenge the likes of FIBO with a
Boutique operator Digme is joining the hybrid fitness revolution by launching an at-home proposition. Digme,
Dr Steve Mann, former research director at industry body, ukactive, has been appointed director at
A major new consultation will seek to explore how the physical activity sector can better
The UK and Scottish governments should classify gyms, health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The assistant general manager at PureGym's Luton and Dunstable branch, who promoted a 12 Years
Malcolm McPhail, group CEO of social enterprise Life Leisure, has stepped down from the role
The battle to save the hard-hit US health and fitness industry continue, with US congressmen
Digital fitness tech and on-demand platform, Intelivideo, has appointed former Gold's Gym CEO, Adam Zeitsiff,
A COVID-19 positive gym member visited a club on consecutive days without infecting anyone while
Up to 48 per cent of public leisure facilities could close by the end of
Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a groundbreaking deal with satellite TV giant, Sky, to
Indoor cycling brand, Flywheel, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and closed all its US
Industry body EuropeActive has published a sectoral manifesto which outlines the aims and objectives of
European fitness operators will face increased consolidation, accelerated digitalisation and the new reality of creating
Fitness giant Equinox has opened its first fully-outdoor gym in Los Angeles. Called Equinox+ In
An online fitness community, created by personal trainer and social media influencer, Talilla Henchoz, during
Two functional fitness franchises are continuing their legal battle over a dispute relating to patents.
Xponential Fitness has entered the Saudi Arabian gym market with the launch of five boutique
Chancellor Rishi Sunak's proposals to support the economy through the next six months of the
The UK government's 'Rule of Six' has come into force in physical activity facilities today
The UK's physical activity sector has come together to get millions of people active during
A study by Rutgers University has suggested that it could be possible to predict which
Health club and gyms operators in California are suing state governor Gavin Newsom in an
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the appointment of C. Victor Brick, CEO of
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Gyms in the UK are continuing to successfully control COVID-19 transmisssion, according to the latest
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
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
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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
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Company profile: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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