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Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has combined social media posts and machine learning
Fitness operator Gold's Gym International has parted ways with master franchisee Al Ahli Holding Group,
A new interactive map charting physical activity among children in England reveals that more than
Patients from low-income backgrounds should be prescribed fitness trackers on the NHS, in order to
Life Fitness has appointed Chris Clawson as its CEO, succeeding the outgoing Jason Worthy. Clawson
Exercise has the ability to improve brain function in previously sedentary, overweight individuals. The University
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has named James "Jim" Barr IV as its chief executive officer.
Leading UK cancer charities have called for newly diagnosed to be prescribed exercise and nutrition
Pure Gym has appointed Premier Global NASM as its exclusive UK fitness training provider. The
Solent University has officially opened its new £28m sports and fitness centre. The centre houses
David Lloyd Clubs (DLC) has revealed plans to become the first fitness operator to commit
Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has appointed a UK general manager as it looks to grow
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Bannatyne Group has named Karen Wilkinson to the board of Bannatyne Fitness. The appointment comes
UK children will be offered a greater opportunity to take part in 60 minutes of
Regular exercise, a balanced diet, quitting smoking and cutting down on alcohol are the best
The best class instructors earn the best salaries the market offers, bringing enhanced value to
Research from property experts at Colliers International suggests people are increasingly willing to pay more
The Grade II listed, 17th century Grantley Hall hotel and wellness retreat will reopen today
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Boutique health and fitness operator Ten Health and Fitness plans to double the size of
Crunch Fitness could double in size over the next five years, according to CEO Jim
énergie Fitness has tasted success at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, winning the Brand Awareness
The acquisition of commercial fitness equipment manufacturer Life Fitness by KPS Capital Partners has completed,
Basic-Fit, one of the biggest fitness operators in Europe, has confirmed the completion of its
A Labour Government of the future would put wellbeing at the heart of all future
Interactive digital fitness company Funxtion, which supplies virtual instructor technology in the form of giant
Duncan Bannatyne is to return to frontline involvement in the health club, spa and hotel
A study by Mayo Clinic has suggested that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can reverse signs
United PF Partners has acquired 26 Planet Fitness locations and development rights, taking the number
Boutique fitness studio operator Digme Fitness will begin offering its business model to franchisees, as
Women's fashion magazine Stylist has entered the fitness market by opening a female-only boutique studio
As an industry, we still underestimate the power of a truly varied fitness regime. We
Creating opportunities for older people to get physically active represents a major driver for growth
Australian fitness franchise F45 has secured deals to open sites in emerging markets across the
The Bannatyne Group has completed a £750,000 redevelopment of its latest acquisition, the historic Cookridge
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured additional financial backing believed to be around US$300m
Three-time National Basketball Association (NBA) Champion Draymond Green has opened his first Blink Fitness gym
Ukactive has set out on a membership consultation, asking for views on how the not-for-profit
Northumbria University (NU) has set out to uncover in detail the important role that structured
A majority of mothers do not exercise because it makes them feel guilty about not
Fitness giant Les Mills has launched three new studio spaces at its iconic Auckland City
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Stephen Price

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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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Opinion
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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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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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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.
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Latest news

Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has combined social media posts and machine learning
Fitness operator Gold's Gym International has parted ways with master franchisee Al Ahli Holding Group,
A new interactive map charting physical activity among children in England reveals that more than
Patients from low-income backgrounds should be prescribed fitness trackers on the NHS, in order to
Life Fitness has appointed Chris Clawson as its CEO, succeeding the outgoing Jason Worthy. Clawson
Exercise has the ability to improve brain function in previously sedentary, overweight individuals. The University
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has named James "Jim" Barr IV as its chief executive officer.
Leading UK cancer charities have called for newly diagnosed to be prescribed exercise and nutrition
Pure Gym has appointed Premier Global NASM as its exclusive UK fitness training provider. The
Solent University has officially opened its new £28m sports and fitness centre. The centre houses
David Lloyd Clubs (DLC) has revealed plans to become the first fitness operator to commit
Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has appointed a UK general manager as it looks to grow
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Bannatyne Group has named Karen Wilkinson to the board of Bannatyne Fitness. The appointment comes
UK children will be offered a greater opportunity to take part in 60 minutes of
Regular exercise, a balanced diet, quitting smoking and cutting down on alcohol are the best
The best class instructors earn the best salaries the market offers, bringing enhanced value to
Research from property experts at Colliers International suggests people are increasingly willing to pay more
The Grade II listed, 17th century Grantley Hall hotel and wellness retreat will reopen today
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Boutique health and fitness operator Ten Health and Fitness plans to double the size of
Crunch Fitness could double in size over the next five years, according to CEO Jim
énergie Fitness has tasted success at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, winning the Brand Awareness
The acquisition of commercial fitness equipment manufacturer Life Fitness by KPS Capital Partners has completed,
Basic-Fit, one of the biggest fitness operators in Europe, has confirmed the completion of its
A Labour Government of the future would put wellbeing at the heart of all future
Interactive digital fitness company Funxtion, which supplies virtual instructor technology in the form of giant
Duncan Bannatyne is to return to frontline involvement in the health club, spa and hotel
A study by Mayo Clinic has suggested that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can reverse signs
United PF Partners has acquired 26 Planet Fitness locations and development rights, taking the number
Boutique fitness studio operator Digme Fitness will begin offering its business model to franchisees, as
Women's fashion magazine Stylist has entered the fitness market by opening a female-only boutique studio
As an industry, we still underestimate the power of a truly varied fitness regime. We
Creating opportunities for older people to get physically active represents a major driver for growth
Australian fitness franchise F45 has secured deals to open sites in emerging markets across the
The Bannatyne Group has completed a £750,000 redevelopment of its latest acquisition, the historic Cookridge
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured additional financial backing believed to be around US$300m
Three-time National Basketball Association (NBA) Champion Draymond Green has opened his first Blink Fitness gym
Ukactive has set out on a membership consultation, asking for views on how the not-for-profit
Northumbria University (NU) has set out to uncover in detail the important role that structured
A majority of mothers do not exercise because it makes them feel guilty about not
Fitness giant Les Mills has launched three new studio spaces at its iconic Auckland City
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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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