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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
Franchised fitness business Xponential Fitness has secured a new market for its indoor cycling brand
The team at Reed Exhibitions has announced FIBO Köln will not run as a live
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Exercise is being used to bring patients who've been seriously ill with COVID-19 back to
Brrrn – the world’s first "cool temperature fitness experience" – is launching into the at-home
Virtuagym has launched Stronger Together, an all-in-one, hybrid membership solution. The new service offers operators
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
A set of posters created by a fitness studio manager, mimicking the government's COVID-19 NHS
In a boost to the gym and physical activity sector, the UK's deputy chief medical
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Publicly listed operator, The Gym Group (TGG) says it has retained 80 per cent of
PureGym's operations in Europe have helped the business through the UK lockdown, according to CEO
Following its announcement that grassroots sport could restart on 11 July and that gyms and
Industry body ukactive has launched an Independent Operators' Steering Group, catering for members who run
The UK's fitness industry can finally get back to business on Saturday 25 July, following
HCM understands a decision on reopening dates for gyms and also for spas will be
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Interest in gym reopening in England is reaching fever pitch, with an announcement expected any
Exercising increases levels of a protein hormone secreted by the bones which has a powerful
A free-to-access training platform has launched to help the sport and fitness workforce confidently return
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
Fitness equipment firm Nautilus Inc is looking for a buyer for its commercial equipment brand
Boutique gym operator, Gymbox, faced threats of legal action over its bid to reopen on
Technogym has announced the launch of live streaming and on-demand classes. The new content will
A number of gym operators are concerned that local lockdowns could come into effect in
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that gyms may be able to reopen in a
UK consumer confidence has improved significantly since the beginning of the lockdown, with a fifth
The PGA Tour has recently bought 1,000 Whoop bands for its golfers, after PGA Tour
ukactive has announced that Active Uprising and the National Summit are going digital as part
Industry body ukactive has today (1 July) hosted a delegation of government and public health
Health and fitness company Ingesport – which operates the GO fit chain of gyms in
Mountainside Fitness in Arizona has filed a lawsuit against state's governor, Doug Ducey, after he
Physical activity levels in England have continued to fall from those recorded at the initial
Franchise operator Club Pilates has shown that there is growing confidence in the US fitness
Fitness and athletic apparel firm Lululemon will acquire at-home fitness tech firm Mirror in a
Gymbox has broken ranks and announced it will reopen all its gyms on 4 July,
Stretching and fitness chain Topstretching has opened a large gym and studio on Palm Jumeirah
Gyms and health clubs in Northern Ireland have been given the green light to reopen
A large-scale academic study has concluded that there is "no threat of increased COVID-19 spread"
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Latest news

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
Franchised fitness business Xponential Fitness has secured a new market for its indoor cycling brand
The team at Reed Exhibitions has announced FIBO Köln will not run as a live
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Exercise is being used to bring patients who've been seriously ill with COVID-19 back to
Brrrn – the world’s first "cool temperature fitness experience" – is launching into the at-home
Virtuagym has launched Stronger Together, an all-in-one, hybrid membership solution. The new service offers operators
Rainer Schaller, the founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, has added iconic franchised chain Gold's
A set of posters created by a fitness studio manager, mimicking the government's COVID-19 NHS
In a boost to the gym and physical activity sector, the UK's deputy chief medical
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Publicly listed operator, The Gym Group (TGG) says it has retained 80 per cent of
PureGym's operations in Europe have helped the business through the UK lockdown, according to CEO
Following its announcement that grassroots sport could restart on 11 July and that gyms and
Industry body ukactive has launched an Independent Operators' Steering Group, catering for members who run
The UK's fitness industry can finally get back to business on Saturday 25 July, following
HCM understands a decision on reopening dates for gyms and also for spas will be
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Interest in gym reopening in England is reaching fever pitch, with an announcement expected any
Exercising increases levels of a protein hormone secreted by the bones which has a powerful
A free-to-access training platform has launched to help the sport and fitness workforce confidently return
Glasgow Life, which runs leisure and culture facilities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, has
Fitness equipment firm Nautilus Inc is looking for a buyer for its commercial equipment brand
Boutique gym operator, Gymbox, faced threats of legal action over its bid to reopen on
Technogym has announced the launch of live streaming and on-demand classes. The new content will
A number of gym operators are concerned that local lockdowns could come into effect in
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that gyms may be able to reopen in a
UK consumer confidence has improved significantly since the beginning of the lockdown, with a fifth
The PGA Tour has recently bought 1,000 Whoop bands for its golfers, after PGA Tour
ukactive has announced that Active Uprising and the National Summit are going digital as part
Industry body ukactive has today (1 July) hosted a delegation of government and public health
Health and fitness company Ingesport – which operates the GO fit chain of gyms in
Mountainside Fitness in Arizona has filed a lawsuit against state's governor, Doug Ducey, after he
Physical activity levels in England have continued to fall from those recorded at the initial
Franchise operator Club Pilates has shown that there is growing confidence in the US fitness
Fitness and athletic apparel firm Lululemon will acquire at-home fitness tech firm Mirror in a
Gymbox has broken ranks and announced it will reopen all its gyms on 4 July,
Stretching and fitness chain Topstretching has opened a large gym and studio on Palm Jumeirah
Gyms and health clubs in Northern Ireland have been given the green light to reopen
A large-scale academic study has concluded that there is "no threat of increased COVID-19 spread"
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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
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
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
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: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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