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Sport England will launch a national campaign, encouraging people to stay physically active at their
Life Fitness has launched a series of at-home on-demand workouts to keep users active in
A live workout streamed on YouTube, which looks to help keep families active during the
Urban Prairie Architectural Collaborative (UPAC) have converted a large brick-built warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri,
Sport England is planning to open its Small Grants programme to help ease the financial
In an IHRSA webinar presented on 18 March, Colin Grant, CEO of Pure International Group,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered all UK gyms, health clubs, leisure centres and restaurants
ukactive’s new strategic partner, QuikSwitch, has urged gym operators concerned about the impact of coronavirus
Therapists qualified in mental health interventions are being invited to get involved with a new,
1Rebel co-founder, James Balfour, has today made an open offer to the NHS, saying he
Les Mills International (LMI) has unveiled a raft of free digital workout solutions to support
Fitness and physical activity operators in the UK have begun closing facilities and cancelling events,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group saw revenues and profit increase during 2019, a year in which it
Leading trade bodies representing the physical activity sector have called on the government to introduce
Sport England has initiated a three-month period of "significant flexibility" as part of plans to
Leading fitness chains in the US are closing their clubs and studios, as a measure
The UK fitness sector remains "open until directed otherwise by the government" – and will
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Retention specialist, Paul Bedford, has released a video tutorial advising health and fitness operators the
Physical activity body ukactive has issued guidance and recommendations for how UK fitness operators and
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has cancelled its forthcoming convention and trade
Three leading Nordic fitness chains have closed their clubs as a precautionary measure against the
A new initiative has been launched to engage and empower women working in the UK
Interior architecture and design firm O’Donnell O’Neill have created a boutique gym and health club
Business rates in England will be abolished for one year for firms in the leisure
Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that could reduce a patient’s ability to exercise efficiently.
Action PR has launched Action Fitness Models, a modelling firm tailored to the fitness industry
Sports charity Dallaglio RugbyWorks has appointed Jason Worthy as its new CEO. Worthy, who until
Falkirk Community Trust has launched an immersive indoor cycling studio as part of a £1.2m
Staff at sheltered accommodation are being trained to organise and lead their own strength and
Gyms, health clubs, sports facilities and swimming pools across Italy have been forced to close
The Harbour Club Chelsea health club and gym has undergone a recent refurbishment aimed at
More than a third (37 per cent) of women who work out at gyms and
The FIBO team has announced new dates for the global fitness behemoth, following its postponement
Vedere Ventures has announced today (4 March) that it is investing in new global fitness
Obesity should be classed as a form of premature ageing, due to it predisposing people
Karl Dietrich, the former global development officer at easyGym, has been named chief development officer
Luxury tech innovator, Immersive Gym, has launched an augmented fitness environment which “intelligently uses technology”
Fitness First Middle East is to launch an entirely new budget chain for the region.
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired Country Club Geneva, a premium wellness facility on the
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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HCM People
Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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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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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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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
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
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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Latest news

Sport England will launch a national campaign, encouraging people to stay physically active at their
Life Fitness has launched a series of at-home on-demand workouts to keep users active in
A live workout streamed on YouTube, which looks to help keep families active during the
Urban Prairie Architectural Collaborative (UPAC) have converted a large brick-built warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri,
Sport England is planning to open its Small Grants programme to help ease the financial
In an IHRSA webinar presented on 18 March, Colin Grant, CEO of Pure International Group,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered all UK gyms, health clubs, leisure centres and restaurants
ukactive’s new strategic partner, QuikSwitch, has urged gym operators concerned about the impact of coronavirus
Therapists qualified in mental health interventions are being invited to get involved with a new,
1Rebel co-founder, James Balfour, has today made an open offer to the NHS, saying he
Les Mills International (LMI) has unveiled a raft of free digital workout solutions to support
Fitness and physical activity operators in the UK have begun closing facilities and cancelling events,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group saw revenues and profit increase during 2019, a year in which it
Leading trade bodies representing the physical activity sector have called on the government to introduce
Sport England has initiated a three-month period of "significant flexibility" as part of plans to
Leading fitness chains in the US are closing their clubs and studios, as a measure
The UK fitness sector remains "open until directed otherwise by the government" – and will
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Retention specialist, Paul Bedford, has released a video tutorial advising health and fitness operators the
Physical activity body ukactive has issued guidance and recommendations for how UK fitness operators and
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has cancelled its forthcoming convention and trade
Three leading Nordic fitness chains have closed their clubs as a precautionary measure against the
A new initiative has been launched to engage and empower women working in the UK
Interior architecture and design firm O’Donnell O’Neill have created a boutique gym and health club
Business rates in England will be abolished for one year for firms in the leisure
Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that could reduce a patient’s ability to exercise efficiently.
Action PR has launched Action Fitness Models, a modelling firm tailored to the fitness industry
Sports charity Dallaglio RugbyWorks has appointed Jason Worthy as its new CEO. Worthy, who until
Falkirk Community Trust has launched an immersive indoor cycling studio as part of a £1.2m
Staff at sheltered accommodation are being trained to organise and lead their own strength and
Gyms, health clubs, sports facilities and swimming pools across Italy have been forced to close
The Harbour Club Chelsea health club and gym has undergone a recent refurbishment aimed at
More than a third (37 per cent) of women who work out at gyms and
The FIBO team has announced new dates for the global fitness behemoth, following its postponement
Vedere Ventures has announced today (4 March) that it is investing in new global fitness
Obesity should be classed as a form of premature ageing, due to it predisposing people
Karl Dietrich, the former global development officer at easyGym, has been named chief development officer
Luxury tech innovator, Immersive Gym, has launched an augmented fitness environment which “intelligently uses technology”
Fitness First Middle East is to launch an entirely new budget chain for the region.
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired Country Club Geneva, a premium wellness facility on the
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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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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: 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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
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
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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