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Governments have begun easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures, resulting in the gradual reopening of health
The government's pledge to invest £2bn in improving the UK's cycling and walking infrastructure has
Leisure centre operators are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support,
How will customers engage with gyms and health clubs after lockdown? What will their new
ukactive has published an operational framework for use by gyms, leisure centres and the wider
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sport England and ukactive have teamed up to launch a series of online workouts to
Franchised fitness giant Gold's Gym has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it struggles
Wellness and lifestyle media outfit, Well + Good, has launched Well+, an online wellness community
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG),
Local authorities have been told to consider deferring rents and offering interest-free loans to leisure
Boxing legend, David Haye, and outdoor operator Be Military Fit (BMF) have joined forces to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
In a new webinar, Keith Burnet, CEO of global markets at Les Mills, has given
VAT rebates and an extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme are among the list
The physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
Prince Harry has launched a mental fitness support initiative for veterans and people working in the
Sports minister Nigel Huddleston has said the DCMS is working closely with Sport England to
Gym management software provider Glofox has launched a new digital platform, enabling gyms and health
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson is offering free, two-week trials to her popular Tracy Anderson
The city of Prague signalled it will allow gyms to reopen after the government of
High-end fitness operator Equinox will not rush to reopen its clubs and studios, even if
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers
Technogym is launching a webinar series, Technogym Talks: The Expert’s Perspective, to assist operators in
The European fitness industry is slowly beginning to prepare itself for the journey back to
Commercial property landlords in the UK will no longer be able to take legal action
Matt Roberts, founder of Evolution personal training in Grosvenor Square, London, has said PT studios
As gyms and health clubs around the world begin to consider their plans for reopening
Gympass, the world’s largest corporate fitness platform, has launched Gympass Plus to offer its 2,200
England's physical activity levels were on the rise in the run-up to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Plans have been revealed for a four-stage strategy to reopen the UK's physical activity sector,
Paul Trendell, co-founder and CEO of boutique operator Victus Soul, has slammed the way banks
Comedian Rosie Jones found that just one of the three gyms she tried to train
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Approximately 80 per cent of confirmed COVID-19 patients have mild symptoms and do not need
Leisure operator GLL has partnered with digital fitness expert Wexer to launch an ‘any time,
The US Army has put its new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) programme on hold,
Good news for the US health club sector, as clubs are put at the front
Providing digital fitness content is emerging as a critical value driver for health club operators
Health Club Management understands that some fitness clubs in Utah in the US are starting
The government's chief medical adviser, Chris Whitty, has used the government's daily coronavirus briefing to
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Latest news

Governments have begun easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures, resulting in the gradual reopening of health
The government's pledge to invest £2bn in improving the UK's cycling and walking infrastructure has
Leisure centre operators are facing crisis point without access to emergency government funding or support,
How will customers engage with gyms and health clubs after lockdown? What will their new
ukactive has published an operational framework for use by gyms, leisure centres and the wider
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sport England and ukactive have teamed up to launch a series of online workouts to
Franchised fitness giant Gold's Gym has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it struggles
Wellness and lifestyle media outfit, Well + Good, has launched Well+, an online wellness community
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG),
Local authorities have been told to consider deferring rents and offering interest-free loans to leisure
Boxing legend, David Haye, and outdoor operator Be Military Fit (BMF) have joined forces to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
In a new webinar, Keith Burnet, CEO of global markets at Les Mills, has given
VAT rebates and an extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme are among the list
The physical activity sector has been left in shock by news that Steve Franks, the
Prince Harry has launched a mental fitness support initiative for veterans and people working in the
Sports minister Nigel Huddleston has said the DCMS is working closely with Sport England to
Gym management software provider Glofox has launched a new digital platform, enabling gyms and health
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson is offering free, two-week trials to her popular Tracy Anderson
The city of Prague signalled it will allow gyms to reopen after the government of
High-end fitness operator Equinox will not rush to reopen its clubs and studios, even if
Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers
Technogym is launching a webinar series, Technogym Talks: The Expert’s Perspective, to assist operators in
The European fitness industry is slowly beginning to prepare itself for the journey back to
Commercial property landlords in the UK will no longer be able to take legal action
Matt Roberts, founder of Evolution personal training in Grosvenor Square, London, has said PT studios
As gyms and health clubs around the world begin to consider their plans for reopening
Gympass, the world’s largest corporate fitness platform, has launched Gympass Plus to offer its 2,200
England's physical activity levels were on the rise in the run-up to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Plans have been revealed for a four-stage strategy to reopen the UK's physical activity sector,
Paul Trendell, co-founder and CEO of boutique operator Victus Soul, has slammed the way banks
Comedian Rosie Jones found that just one of the three gyms she tried to train
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Approximately 80 per cent of confirmed COVID-19 patients have mild symptoms and do not need
Leisure operator GLL has partnered with digital fitness expert Wexer to launch an ‘any time,
The US Army has put its new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) programme on hold,
Good news for the US health club sector, as clubs are put at the front
Providing digital fitness content is emerging as a critical value driver for health club operators
Health Club Management understands that some fitness clubs in Utah in the US are starting
The government's chief medical adviser, Chris Whitty, has used the government's daily coronavirus briefing to
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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.
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: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
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Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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