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Physical activity bodies ukactive and EuropeActive have agreed to strengthen their partnership in the event
The first-ever FIBO Southeast Asia fitness event will be held in Singapore next year. Taking
Cancer survivors should undertake a minimum of 90 minutes of aerobic and resistance training each
Thrive Global, the wellness and behaviour change tech firm founded by Arianna Huffington, has acquired
Regular exercise is highly beneficial for all patients with cardiovascular disease regardless of age. A
LXA has inserted a 2,000sq ft (186sq m) indoor/outdoor boxing gym into a mixed-use building
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in
Australian health club operator Viva Leisure has acquired eight Healthworks Fitness Centres in the state
The physical activity economy is now a US$828bn (€752bn, £655bn) market – and its value
UK-based architects Invisible Studio, founded by Piers Taylor, have designed a 150sq m (1,600sq ft)
Boutique fitness operator The Foundry, which offers free and subsidised classes for those on state
Real estate developers are increasingly looking to tap into the "great opportunities" being offered by
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The outgoing chief medical officer, professor Dame Sally Davies, has called for urgent action across
A health and wellbeing club which combines exercise and physical activity classes with mental and
VivaFit has entered the Spanish fitness market with the opening of a studio in capital
John Treharne, founder of The Gym Group, has been appointed chair of boutique fitness brand
Parkwood Leisure has launched a programme of workshops, aimed at making its staff more aware
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The company behind a health club concept designed to "transform Saudi Arabia's fitness sector" has
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has appointed Marcus Kingwell, the current
A major nation-wide campaign is aiming to help people build simple changes into their daily
Regular weekly exercise sessions could delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer's
Lighting design studio Cactus has partnered with cardio climbing gym operator Rise Nation to create
Orangetheory Fitness has opened its 100th franchised site in Canada, seven years after it first
Wearable tech giant Fitbit is partnering with FibriCheck, a health screening and monitoring app, to
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has confirmed it is extending its partnership
Olympic champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill will add a bit of stardust to this year's ukactive
Dudley Council will hold a full meeting this month (October 2019) to decide whether it
Shares in Peloton have fallen 14 per cent below their initial value since the company
Lift Brands, the parent company of a portfolio of fitness companies, has appointed Weldon Spangler
British Actor Maude Hirst has launched a mindfulness practice offering personalised online yoga, meditation, movement
A fitness studio concept which offers group exercise classes in a fridge-like environment is planning
Getting employees more physically active could save UK businesses up to £6.6bn through improved employee
Research carried out by Leisure-net shows that fitness operators could be missing out on a
Pozzoni Architecture has added a 60-person fitness suite and converted the original fitness suite into
DW Fitness First has teamed up with Hollywood film studio Twentieth Century Fox for its
A new campaign is promoting the benefits that swimming can offer to people struggling with
The founder of a fitness studio which offers a co-working space for freelance PTs and
Ninja Nation, the US-based operator of obstacle course gyms, is looking to take the concept
A medical practice is opening its very own fitness club, as part of plans to
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Shaun Grove

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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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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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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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Physical activity bodies ukactive and EuropeActive have agreed to strengthen their partnership in the event
The first-ever FIBO Southeast Asia fitness event will be held in Singapore next year. Taking
Cancer survivors should undertake a minimum of 90 minutes of aerobic and resistance training each
Thrive Global, the wellness and behaviour change tech firm founded by Arianna Huffington, has acquired
Regular exercise is highly beneficial for all patients with cardiovascular disease regardless of age. A
LXA has inserted a 2,000sq ft (186sq m) indoor/outdoor boxing gym into a mixed-use building
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in
Australian health club operator Viva Leisure has acquired eight Healthworks Fitness Centres in the state
The physical activity economy is now a US$828bn (€752bn, £655bn) market – and its value
UK-based architects Invisible Studio, founded by Piers Taylor, have designed a 150sq m (1,600sq ft)
Boutique fitness operator The Foundry, which offers free and subsidised classes for those on state
Real estate developers are increasingly looking to tap into the "great opportunities" being offered by
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The outgoing chief medical officer, professor Dame Sally Davies, has called for urgent action across
A health and wellbeing club which combines exercise and physical activity classes with mental and
VivaFit has entered the Spanish fitness market with the opening of a studio in capital
John Treharne, founder of The Gym Group, has been appointed chair of boutique fitness brand
Parkwood Leisure has launched a programme of workshops, aimed at making its staff more aware
Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The company behind a health club concept designed to "transform Saudi Arabia's fitness sector" has
EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, has appointed Marcus Kingwell, the current
A major nation-wide campaign is aiming to help people build simple changes into their daily
Regular weekly exercise sessions could delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer's
Lighting design studio Cactus has partnered with cardio climbing gym operator Rise Nation to create
Orangetheory Fitness has opened its 100th franchised site in Canada, seven years after it first
Wearable tech giant Fitbit is partnering with FibriCheck, a health screening and monitoring app, to
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has confirmed it is extending its partnership
Olympic champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill will add a bit of stardust to this year's ukactive
Dudley Council will hold a full meeting this month (October 2019) to decide whether it
Shares in Peloton have fallen 14 per cent below their initial value since the company
Lift Brands, the parent company of a portfolio of fitness companies, has appointed Weldon Spangler
British Actor Maude Hirst has launched a mindfulness practice offering personalised online yoga, meditation, movement
A fitness studio concept which offers group exercise classes in a fridge-like environment is planning
Getting employees more physically active could save UK businesses up to £6.6bn through improved employee
Research carried out by Leisure-net shows that fitness operators could be missing out on a
Pozzoni Architecture has added a 60-person fitness suite and converted the original fitness suite into
DW Fitness First has teamed up with Hollywood film studio Twentieth Century Fox for its
A new campaign is promoting the benefits that swimming can offer to people struggling with
The founder of a fitness studio which offers a co-working space for freelance PTs and
Ninja Nation, the US-based operator of obstacle course gyms, is looking to take the concept
A medical practice is opening its very own fitness club, as part of plans to
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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 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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
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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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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.
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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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
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Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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