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The varying approaches taken by the UK's four home nations to reopening businesses is creating
DataHub has launched a contact tracking app, specifically designed for the fitness and physical activity
In a major headline figure for operators, nearly 90 per cent of consumers say they
A study on how exercise changes the body at a molecular level has suggested that
ukactive has questioned the government's decision to make all employers start paying towards the wages
A new industry support association, Fitness United, launches today (1 June) to bring suppliers and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Corporate broking and advisory firm, Peel Hunt, has issued a 'buy' recommendation for shares in
Health club chain 24 Hour Fitness has reopened some of its sites in Texas and
Samsung Electronics is making its digital fitness platform available for free on its entire 2020
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
PureGym has become the latest fitness operator to deploy a digital offering in a bid
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
There has been a "surge in appreciation" of exercise during lockdown, with people turning to
Gyms and health clubs in Dubai, UAE, have begun reopening their doors today (27 May)
HCM understands that the directors of énergie Fitness have brought in specialist company FRP Advisory
Planning approval has been granted for a new David Lloyd Club in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The
Aerobic exercise boosts blood flow into two key regions of the brain associated with memory,
Gympass has launched a new digital platform as a response to the increase in demand
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Austrian medical health and wellness operator, Lanserhof, has launched a programme for people who’ve had
HCM can report that Europe Active's annual thought-leader conference, the European Health and Fitness Forum
The number of people signing up for memberships at Planet Fitness has been at 2019
Gyms in England could be open in July if lobbying by the fitness industry comes
A survey by Savanta ComRes, in partnership with Sport England, has studied the impact of
Gyms and health clubs in the US have begun reopening their doors, with a number
CIMSPA, has opened a consultation on the safe delivery of sport and physical activity online,
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
OYO Fitness is looking to benefit from the rapid growth in people looking for at-home
Glenn Earlam, CEO of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), says the operator is reopening 26 of
Peloton is working to engage with consumers in the US and UK during the global
BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour,
Fitness United launches to support sector through COVID-19 crisis A group of leading suppliers to
Fitness-focused communications and PR specialist Action PR has rebranded to become Action Group, to 'better
A new safety guide, aimed at exercise professionals returning to work at fitness facilities after
People with severe vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to experience severe complications –
Technogym has announced its Let’s Move for a Better World Day will take place this
Budget fitness chain, Xercise4Less, is being sold off by its investors, directors and shareholders, which
Allowing limited personal training to resume in outdoor settings will offer "some relief" to those
ukactive has questioned the UK government's apparent decision to class gyms and leisure centres among
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
Representative body, EuropeActive, has today (11 May 2020), published new standards for gym operators advising
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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The Breath Coach
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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Research
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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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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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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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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Editor's letter
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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

The varying approaches taken by the UK's four home nations to reopening businesses is creating
DataHub has launched a contact tracking app, specifically designed for the fitness and physical activity
In a major headline figure for operators, nearly 90 per cent of consumers say they
A study on how exercise changes the body at a molecular level has suggested that
ukactive has questioned the government's decision to make all employers start paying towards the wages
A new industry support association, Fitness United, launches today (1 June) to bring suppliers and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Corporate broking and advisory firm, Peel Hunt, has issued a 'buy' recommendation for shares in
Health club chain 24 Hour Fitness has reopened some of its sites in Texas and
Samsung Electronics is making its digital fitness platform available for free on its entire 2020
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
PureGym has become the latest fitness operator to deploy a digital offering in a bid
A new report has revealed the likely timescales and shape of the UK fitness market's
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
There has been a "surge in appreciation" of exercise during lockdown, with people turning to
Gyms and health clubs in Dubai, UAE, have begun reopening their doors today (27 May)
HCM understands that the directors of énergie Fitness have brought in specialist company FRP Advisory
Planning approval has been granted for a new David Lloyd Club in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The
Aerobic exercise boosts blood flow into two key regions of the brain associated with memory,
Gympass has launched a new digital platform as a response to the increase in demand
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Austrian medical health and wellness operator, Lanserhof, has launched a programme for people who’ve had
HCM can report that Europe Active's annual thought-leader conference, the European Health and Fitness Forum
The number of people signing up for memberships at Planet Fitness has been at 2019
Gyms in England could be open in July if lobbying by the fitness industry comes
A survey by Savanta ComRes, in partnership with Sport England, has studied the impact of
Gyms and health clubs in the US have begun reopening their doors, with a number
CIMSPA, has opened a consultation on the safe delivery of sport and physical activity online,
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
OYO Fitness is looking to benefit from the rapid growth in people looking for at-home
Glenn Earlam, CEO of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), says the operator is reopening 26 of
Peloton is working to engage with consumers in the US and UK during the global
BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with #BeActive Hour,
Fitness United launches to support sector through COVID-19 crisis A group of leading suppliers to
Fitness-focused communications and PR specialist Action PR has rebranded to become Action Group, to 'better
A new safety guide, aimed at exercise professionals returning to work at fitness facilities after
People with severe vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to experience severe complications –
Technogym has announced its Let’s Move for a Better World Day will take place this
Budget fitness chain, Xercise4Less, is being sold off by its investors, directors and shareholders, which
Allowing limited personal training to resume in outdoor settings will offer "some relief" to those
ukactive has questioned the UK government's apparent decision to class gyms and leisure centres among
The UK government has given the go-ahead for one-to-one personal training outdoors, as part of
Representative body, EuropeActive, has today (11 May 2020), published new standards for gym operators advising
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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.
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: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and 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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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