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Australian HIIT chain F45 is set to list on the US-based NASDAQ stock exchange, after
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
Tanni Grey-Thompson, Chair of ukactive, Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of Pure Gym and ukactive board member
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
Swimming pool users will have to adapt to a ‘new normal’ to ensure the safety
Jan Spaticchia, founder of énergie Fitness, has led a successful management buyout to reacquire the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Gyms in the UK could reopen by mid-July, according to a tweet, just posted by
Budget fitness chain, Xercise4Less, will have a new ownership structure and financing set-up by the
Pubs are to open before gyms, to the bitter disappointment of the health and fitness
Budget operators, Pure Gym has released its reopening video, taking a very customer-centric approach. The
Construction work on planned leisure projects is beginning to return to normal across the UK.
Leisure trust Vivacity, which terminated its contract with Peterborough City Council council last week, has
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Journalists on The Times are reporting today that they’ve seen a leaked document confirming how
Belfast’s £105m Leisure Transformation Programme has been recognised for its social impact by the Royal
The government has announced that it will keep the Moratorium of Forfeiture, which protects businesses
Boris Johnson has hinted that social distancing measures might be reduced by 4 July in
UK budget operator, The Gym Group, has revealed its new reopening video for customers, fronted
Budget gym operator Fitness4Less has revealed that it will not be reopening its Bristol club
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Industry body ukactive has invited Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon to "visit gyms and leisure
Thousands of gyms, restaurants and retail outlets in the UK will be going out of
Leisure operator, Places Leisure, has revealed the results of a survey which sought to gauge
The UK government has given its clearest signal yet it may be about to announce
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create
Natalia Karbasova has set up a new company to run the FitTech Summit, the conference
The fitness industry's pivot to digital has defined the sector's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly two-thirds of gym and health club members in the US (65 per cent) are
Gold's Gym is battling to get out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by innovating its
Health club chain 24 Hour Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming the
Sport England has begun a search for "innovative solutions" which could reduce inequalities in society
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has launched a new 'Live Classes' service which will enable
An industry-wide campaign will provide fitness operators with the practical resources needed to ensure a
Physical activity is found to prompt a clean-up of muscles by increasing the activity of
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
Inspire Brands Asia has acquired Anytime Fitness Asia, signalling its belief that people will return
A national survey looks to gauge the UK public views on – and appetite for
Basic-Fit has launched a new share issue as it restarts its growth plans for the
Ian Turley, COO of Holmes Place Germany, says it was important the operator took a
EuropeActive has launched an online practical learning programme to guide operators in the re-opening and
Thousands of UK gyms could go out of business if they're forced to pay full
The Beau Sejour leisure centre on the island of Guernsey has become the first public
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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

Australian HIIT chain F45 is set to list on the US-based NASDAQ stock exchange, after
Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit, has sold the fitness company to entrepreneur Eric Roza –
Tanni Grey-Thompson, Chair of ukactive, Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of Pure Gym and ukactive board member
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
Swimming pool users will have to adapt to a ‘new normal’ to ensure the safety
Jan Spaticchia, founder of énergie Fitness, has led a successful management buyout to reacquire the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Gyms in the UK could reopen by mid-July, according to a tweet, just posted by
Budget fitness chain, Xercise4Less, will have a new ownership structure and financing set-up by the
Pubs are to open before gyms, to the bitter disappointment of the health and fitness
Budget operators, Pure Gym has released its reopening video, taking a very customer-centric approach. The
Construction work on planned leisure projects is beginning to return to normal across the UK.
Leisure trust Vivacity, which terminated its contract with Peterborough City Council council last week, has
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Journalists on The Times are reporting today that they’ve seen a leaked document confirming how
Belfast’s £105m Leisure Transformation Programme has been recognised for its social impact by the Royal
The government has announced that it will keep the Moratorium of Forfeiture, which protects businesses
Boris Johnson has hinted that social distancing measures might be reduced by 4 July in
UK budget operator, The Gym Group, has revealed its new reopening video for customers, fronted
Budget gym operator Fitness4Less has revealed that it will not be reopening its Bristol club
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Industry body ukactive has invited Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon to "visit gyms and leisure
Thousands of gyms, restaurants and retail outlets in the UK will be going out of
Leisure operator, Places Leisure, has revealed the results of a survey which sought to gauge
The UK government has given its clearest signal yet it may be about to announce
Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create
Natalia Karbasova has set up a new company to run the FitTech Summit, the conference
The fitness industry's pivot to digital has defined the sector's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly two-thirds of gym and health club members in the US (65 per cent) are
Gold's Gym is battling to get out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by innovating its
Health club chain 24 Hour Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming the
Sport England has begun a search for "innovative solutions" which could reduce inequalities in society
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has launched a new 'Live Classes' service which will enable
An industry-wide campaign will provide fitness operators with the practical resources needed to ensure a
Physical activity is found to prompt a clean-up of muscles by increasing the activity of
CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, has resigned following a backlash over his controversial tweet
Inspire Brands Asia has acquired Anytime Fitness Asia, signalling its belief that people will return
A national survey looks to gauge the UK public views on – and appetite for
Basic-Fit has launched a new share issue as it restarts its growth plans for the
Ian Turley, COO of Holmes Place Germany, says it was important the operator took a
EuropeActive has launched an online practical learning programme to guide operators in the re-opening and
Thousands of UK gyms could go out of business if they're forced to pay full
The Beau Sejour leisure centre on the island of Guernsey has become the first public
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: 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.
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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