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IHRSA announced this evening (19 August) that Joe Moore is standing down as president and
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
Research has suggested that some of the benefits of aerobic exercise may be reduced by
Ensuring physical activity levels do not fall significantly should be treated as a "public health
Apple is rumoured to be gearing up for the launch of a subscription-based virtual fitness
Boutique fitness operator, TRIB3, has announced it will open a new global HQ and flagship
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Gyms in New South Wales (NSW), Australia are staying COVID-free, according to a new report,
In-home personal training brand GymGuyz has entered the UK market after selling its first two
The fitness sector has been left "without answers or evidence" on why gyms and leisure
Boutique operator Digme Fitness will open two new studios in London over the next two
A government investment of £1.75bn – to pay 50 per cent of rents across the
Health clubs and gyms in Catalonia have reopened their doors once for a second time,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
Today (10 August) is the last day for companies to enter the follow-up survey to
A significant proportion of leisure facilities in England have not reopened since lockdown measures were
Industry body, ukactive, has questioned the decision to close gyms and health clubs as part
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid a surprise visit to a branch of The Gym
Planet Fitness' share price on the New York Stock Exchange has remained steady at between
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and
If you're a personal trainer working in the UK, you can now get online PT
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Following approval to build a £250mn wellbeing resort in Manchester, Therme Group has revealed plans
Europe's largest gym chain, Basic-Fit, has provided the European fitness sector with some optimism, after
DW Sports is going into administration saying it's working to save its 73-strong gym portfolio.
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is urging US Congress to pass a new law
Equipment giant Technogym has introduced its new Excite line of fully-connected cardio kit that has
Global spa consultancy and contract management company, Resense, is set to unveil Asia’s first boutique
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
Gyms will be free to open on high streets across England from September 1, following
Leisure operator Everyone Active has launched a new digital offering, to run alongside its bricks
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will be the "biggest unified celebration of fitness in
JD Gyms has acquired the gym estate of Xercise4Less, following the budget chain calling in
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
A new digital platform has been launched to help gyms, pools and leisure facilities re-open
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
Health clubs, swimming pools, leisure centres and other indoor sports facilities have reopened to the
Les Mills will launch a new global campaign in September, celebrating the return of fitness
Children and young people need more support to navigate the growing number of digital wellness
Fitness sessions with Joe Wicks, that defined lockdown mornings for many families, have finally come
A new family fitness focused operator is preparing to open its first site in Putney,
12,300
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Life Lessons
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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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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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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]
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

IHRSA announced this evening (19 August) that Joe Moore is standing down as president and
The Scottish government has published its guidance for indoor sports venues and leisure facilities –
Research has suggested that some of the benefits of aerobic exercise may be reduced by
Ensuring physical activity levels do not fall significantly should be treated as a "public health
Apple is rumoured to be gearing up for the launch of a subscription-based virtual fitness
Boutique fitness operator, TRIB3, has announced it will open a new global HQ and flagship
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Gyms in New South Wales (NSW), Australia are staying COVID-free, according to a new report,
In-home personal training brand GymGuyz has entered the UK market after selling its first two
The fitness sector has been left "without answers or evidence" on why gyms and leisure
Boutique operator Digme Fitness will open two new studios in London over the next two
A government investment of £1.75bn – to pay 50 per cent of rents across the
Health clubs and gyms in Catalonia have reopened their doors once for a second time,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Health clubs, gyms, indoor pools and leisure centres have reopened in Wales – nearly five
Today (10 August) is the last day for companies to enter the follow-up survey to
A significant proportion of leisure facilities in England have not reopened since lockdown measures were
Industry body, ukactive, has questioned the decision to close gyms and health clubs as part
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid a surprise visit to a branch of The Gym
Planet Fitness' share price on the New York Stock Exchange has remained steady at between
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and
If you're a personal trainer working in the UK, you can now get online PT
A member of SAGE, the government’s independent group of scientific advisers, has said gyms, pubs
Following approval to build a £250mn wellbeing resort in Manchester, Therme Group has revealed plans
Europe's largest gym chain, Basic-Fit, has provided the European fitness sector with some optimism, after
DW Sports is going into administration saying it's working to save its 73-strong gym portfolio.
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is urging US Congress to pass a new law
Equipment giant Technogym has introduced its new Excite line of fully-connected cardio kit that has
Global spa consultancy and contract management company, Resense, is set to unveil Asia’s first boutique
Gyms, health clubs and swimming pools in Scotland have finally been given an "indicative" time
Gyms will be free to open on high streets across England from September 1, following
Leisure operator Everyone Active has launched a new digital offering, to run alongside its bricks
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will be the "biggest unified celebration of fitness in
JD Gyms has acquired the gym estate of Xercise4Less, following the budget chain calling in
ukactive has questioned the Scottish government's handling of the lockdown, following reports of a delayed
A new digital platform has been launched to help gyms, pools and leisure facilities re-open
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
Health clubs, swimming pools, leisure centres and other indoor sports facilities have reopened to the
Les Mills will launch a new global campaign in September, celebrating the return of fitness
Children and young people need more support to navigate the growing number of digital wellness
Fitness sessions with Joe Wicks, that defined lockdown mornings for many families, have finally come
A new family fitness focused operator is preparing to open its first site in Putney,
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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: 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: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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