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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
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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,
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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,
A privately-owned gym in New Jersey, US, is defying an official edict by the state
Paul McPartlan has moved from Nuffield Health to take up the role of CEO of
The UK's gym operators could thrive in town centre locations, helping to bring life back
The UK's industry's leading trade associations have united to call for a major review of
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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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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Talking point
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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Deena Gillan

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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Editor's letter
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
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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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
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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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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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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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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
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.
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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: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
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Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
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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.
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Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Latest news

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
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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,
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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,
A privately-owned gym in New Jersey, US, is defying an official edict by the state
Paul McPartlan has moved from Nuffield Health to take up the role of CEO of
The UK's gym operators could thrive in town centre locations, helping to bring life back
The UK's industry's leading trade associations have united to call for a major review of
2161 - 2200 of 12,300
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Diary dates
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