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Anytime Fitness has become the first franchise operator to have a presence on all seven
Town Sports International Holdings has signed a deal to acquire the studio business of indoor
The chancellor, Sajid Javid, has revealed that the government will present its budget on 11
A study has suggested that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is only effective as a means
NHS patients who have been diagnosed with cancer will be offered exercise and gym sessions
Everyone Active is piloting a new boutique exercise format, which it plans to roll out
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Online fitness company LRG Fitness has launched a new on-demand service. LRG On Demand will
Franchised gym chain UFC Gym is introducing compression recovery systems at some of its sites.
US-based budget fitness chain 24 Hour Fitness will begin offering members a "subscription" to newly-installed
At-home fitness company Echelon Fitness has signed a partnership deal with interior and product designer
1Rebel has signed a deal to enter the Middle Eastern fitness market, expanding the brand's
WellCare of Georgia has signed a partnership deal with Fitbit, which will see fitness trackers
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has revealed the names of the four
The City of Portland in Maine, US is investing in a customised wellness programme, which
Interactive fitness streaming platform iFit has raised a US$200m warchest in order to accelerate its
Ukactive has urged the incoming Conservative government to invest heavily in physical activity – in
Technogym has launched its Let's Move for a Better World campaign for 2020, aiming to
Equipment supplier Life Fitness has created on-demand digital programming for its commercial CV equipment. Called
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Mid-market health club operator Total Fitness has acquired Pro-Fit Personal Training. The deal follows a
PureGym is set to become the second largest fitness operator in Europe, after revealing plans
The Glass House Retreat, a new eco-friendly health and wellness retreat, has opened in Bulphan,
A large-scale study on genetics has shown that being more physically active reduces the risk
The Gym Group has confirmed plans to roll out a new small box format in
Representatives from the three main political parties have backed the view that physical activity has
Life Leisure is expanding its facility portfolio with the launch of an independent boutique fitness
Almost half of children and young people (46.8 per cent) in England are doing the
A local fitness operator with 11 clubs in Chicago, US, is looking to muscle in
Fitness industry veteran Nick Coutts has been appointed chair of Danish fitness tech firm Motosumo.
The improvements in health and wellbeing associated with exercise referral schemes aren’t as large as
The Bannatyne Group has appointed Hugh Hanley as its new head of fitness. He joins
Physical exercise can improve the health of blood vessels in the heart for people with
Hufft have created a community fitness centre in Humboldt, Kansas, that reflects the US city's
The main political parties need to "discuss prevention in the same breath as they discuss
SoulCycle chief executive Melanie Whelan has resigned from her role, capping off a challenging few
Workspace provider WeWork has launched a full service, on-site wellness programme at its largest site
On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with fitness marketplace Hussle, giving Hussle users access to
Evolution Wellness has developed a new low cost gym concept, which it hopes can tap
EuropeActive has held its latest International Standards Meeting (ISM) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The theme for
Revenue management specialist Transaction Services Group (TSG) has acquired active leisure software and services provider
Xponential Fitness has revealed plans to take its portfolio of boutique fitness brands onto the
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Profile
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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Stephen Price

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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Anytime Fitness has become the first franchise operator to have a presence on all seven
Town Sports International Holdings has signed a deal to acquire the studio business of indoor
The chancellor, Sajid Javid, has revealed that the government will present its budget on 11
A study has suggested that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is only effective as a means
NHS patients who have been diagnosed with cancer will be offered exercise and gym sessions
Everyone Active is piloting a new boutique exercise format, which it plans to roll out
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Online fitness company LRG Fitness has launched a new on-demand service. LRG On Demand will
Franchised gym chain UFC Gym is introducing compression recovery systems at some of its sites.
US-based budget fitness chain 24 Hour Fitness will begin offering members a "subscription" to newly-installed
At-home fitness company Echelon Fitness has signed a partnership deal with interior and product designer
1Rebel has signed a deal to enter the Middle Eastern fitness market, expanding the brand's
WellCare of Georgia has signed a partnership deal with Fitbit, which will see fitness trackers
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has revealed the names of the four
The City of Portland in Maine, US is investing in a customised wellness programme, which
Interactive fitness streaming platform iFit has raised a US$200m warchest in order to accelerate its
Ukactive has urged the incoming Conservative government to invest heavily in physical activity – in
Technogym has launched its Let's Move for a Better World campaign for 2020, aiming to
Equipment supplier Life Fitness has created on-demand digital programming for its commercial CV equipment. Called
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Mid-market health club operator Total Fitness has acquired Pro-Fit Personal Training. The deal follows a
PureGym is set to become the second largest fitness operator in Europe, after revealing plans
The Glass House Retreat, a new eco-friendly health and wellness retreat, has opened in Bulphan,
A large-scale study on genetics has shown that being more physically active reduces the risk
The Gym Group has confirmed plans to roll out a new small box format in
Representatives from the three main political parties have backed the view that physical activity has
Life Leisure is expanding its facility portfolio with the launch of an independent boutique fitness
Almost half of children and young people (46.8 per cent) in England are doing the
A local fitness operator with 11 clubs in Chicago, US, is looking to muscle in
Fitness industry veteran Nick Coutts has been appointed chair of Danish fitness tech firm Motosumo.
The improvements in health and wellbeing associated with exercise referral schemes aren’t as large as
The Bannatyne Group has appointed Hugh Hanley as its new head of fitness. He joins
Physical exercise can improve the health of blood vessels in the heart for people with
Hufft have created a community fitness centre in Humboldt, Kansas, that reflects the US city's
The main political parties need to "discuss prevention in the same breath as they discuss
SoulCycle chief executive Melanie Whelan has resigned from her role, capping off a challenging few
Workspace provider WeWork has launched a full service, on-site wellness programme at its largest site
On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with fitness marketplace Hussle, giving Hussle users access to
Evolution Wellness has developed a new low cost gym concept, which it hopes can tap
EuropeActive has held its latest International Standards Meeting (ISM) in Copenhagen, Denmark. The theme for
Revenue management specialist Transaction Services Group (TSG) has acquired active leisure software and services provider
Xponential Fitness has revealed plans to take its portfolio of boutique fitness brands onto 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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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