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Budget operator The Gym Group has raised around £41m through a share issue, in order
Regular, daily exercise has a powerful, positive effect on people's immune systems – and the
Mothers-to-be and new mothers are being offered free access to a personalised motherhood wellness app,
The restrictions on movement caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown are transforming the UK's exercise
Ross Kirton, head of leisure agency at Colliers International, says landlords with portfolios containing gyms
The legislation intended to protect commercial tenants from eviction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in
Social distancing measures for runners and cyclists need to be greater than for people walking,
Yale University has launched an online happiness course to help people cope with self-isolation and
A new digital hub has been set up to help individuals and businesses in the
Fitness technology business, Myzone is reporting strong takeup for its new Global MEP Challenge. Live
Thousands of UK leisure and fitness facilities could close permanently, as operators struggle to deal
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Martin Long, CEO of DW Fitness First, has called on the government to speed up
Duncan Bannatyne, CEO of Bannatyne Group, which runs spas, health clubs and hotels, says the
Technogym has announced a new initiative designed to find the stars of the future. The
A number of US gym operators are facing lawsuits over their handling of membership fee
1Rebel, the London-based boutique studio operator, has announced a new initiative to help support its
One of the factors that has made the coronavirus outbreak so severe across the globe
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Mindfulness app provider, Headspace, is making a bid to support US-based healthcare professionals curb anxiety
Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of the world’s health and fitness clubs are currently
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
Fitness professionals should use the coronavirus-induced lockdown – where possible – to enhance their knowledge
The US government has passed a motion that will see gig workers, independent contractors and
The physical activity sector is adapting to the difficult circumstances caused by COVID-19 (Coronavirus), according
Joe Wicks, the personal trainer who has become a global star thanks to his daily
Physical activity sector bodies have welcomed the government's measures to help the UK's self-employed workers
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth is making his online fitness programme Centrfit available for free for
American Council on Exercise (ACE) has urged US policymakers to not leave the fitness sector's
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of Pure Gym, appeared on BBC Question Time last night (26 March
A new national campaign has been launched to encourage people to stay physically active at
ClassPass will begin offering its partners the opportunity to live-stream classes through its app and
Gym operators are pivoting to digital in a stampede to engage with members during the
Leading organisations in the physical activity sector have urged chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide urgent
Fitness giant Technogym will enable club operators to offer at-home training and coaching services to
Be Military Fit with Bear Grylls (BMF) will activate its network of ex-armed forces personnel
Boutique fitness brand Frame has launched an 'online studio', offering a selection of virtual exercise
Fitness tech firm Motosumo has launched a new service, allowing gym operators to deliver HIIT
Delegates who were supposed to be attending the annual Active-net event this week – but
Starting today (25 March 2020) the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is launching a series
Sport England will launch a national campaign, encouraging people to stay physically active at their
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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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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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Budget operator The Gym Group has raised around £41m through a share issue, in order
Regular, daily exercise has a powerful, positive effect on people's immune systems – and the
Mothers-to-be and new mothers are being offered free access to a personalised motherhood wellness app,
The restrictions on movement caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown are transforming the UK's exercise
Ross Kirton, head of leisure agency at Colliers International, says landlords with portfolios containing gyms
The legislation intended to protect commercial tenants from eviction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in
Social distancing measures for runners and cyclists need to be greater than for people walking,
Yale University has launched an online happiness course to help people cope with self-isolation and
A new digital hub has been set up to help individuals and businesses in the
Fitness technology business, Myzone is reporting strong takeup for its new Global MEP Challenge. Live
Thousands of UK leisure and fitness facilities could close permanently, as operators struggle to deal
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Martin Long, CEO of DW Fitness First, has called on the government to speed up
Duncan Bannatyne, CEO of Bannatyne Group, which runs spas, health clubs and hotels, says the
Technogym has announced a new initiative designed to find the stars of the future. The
A number of US gym operators are facing lawsuits over their handling of membership fee
1Rebel, the London-based boutique studio operator, has announced a new initiative to help support its
One of the factors that has made the coronavirus outbreak so severe across the globe
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Mindfulness app provider, Headspace, is making a bid to support US-based healthcare professionals curb anxiety
Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of the world’s health and fitness clubs are currently
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
Fitness professionals should use the coronavirus-induced lockdown – where possible – to enhance their knowledge
The US government has passed a motion that will see gig workers, independent contractors and
The physical activity sector is adapting to the difficult circumstances caused by COVID-19 (Coronavirus), according
Joe Wicks, the personal trainer who has become a global star thanks to his daily
Physical activity sector bodies have welcomed the government's measures to help the UK's self-employed workers
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth is making his online fitness programme Centrfit available for free for
American Council on Exercise (ACE) has urged US policymakers to not leave the fitness sector's
Humphrey Cobbold, CEO of Pure Gym, appeared on BBC Question Time last night (26 March
A new national campaign has been launched to encourage people to stay physically active at
ClassPass will begin offering its partners the opportunity to live-stream classes through its app and
Gym operators are pivoting to digital in a stampede to engage with members during the
Leading organisations in the physical activity sector have urged chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide urgent
Fitness giant Technogym will enable club operators to offer at-home training and coaching services to
Be Military Fit with Bear Grylls (BMF) will activate its network of ex-armed forces personnel
Boutique fitness brand Frame has launched an 'online studio', offering a selection of virtual exercise
Fitness tech firm Motosumo has launched a new service, allowing gym operators to deliver HIIT
Delegates who were supposed to be attending the annual Active-net event this week – but
Starting today (25 March 2020) the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is launching a series
Sport England will launch a national campaign, encouraging people to stay physically active at their
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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: 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: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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