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The Gym Group has launched a marketing campaign targeting teenagers who are in the midst
Health club design can play a crucial role in improving member retention – partly by
A new health club and sports complex will launch as part of the Alderley Park
Dance-based boutique studio operator AKT has revealed ambitious plans to grow its US portfolio from
Boxing-based fitness operator 30 Minute Hit has revealed plans to open 20 studios in the
US-based indoor cycling operator SoulCycle has opened its first UK location. Located on Soho's Great
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
UK-based boutique fitness operator TRIB3 has opened its second studio in the Spanish capital Madrid.
A new study has found that not sticking to a regular bedtime and wake up
Fitness group Les Mills has joined forces with Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign to
Leisure operators Everyone Active and GLL each picked up three gongs at the ukactive Awards
A boxing club looking to bridge the gap between authentic boxing training and a boutique
Indoor cycling giant Peloton has revealed plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO). The
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called for a "cultural shift" across government, in
A new leadership learning initiative aims to transform knowledge sharing in the physical activity sector.
The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Buckinghamshire, England has opened its doors, following an
Hannah Lanel has opened The Fore – a new model of boutique gym offering two
More than two thirds (68 per cent) of Americans would devote at least an hour
Leisure trust Active Nation has acquired the former Fit4Less gym in Preston, Lancashire, bringing the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A ground-breaking project is using genomic data from 50,000 people to deepen the understanding of
There are now more than 210,000 health clubs in the world, serving a total of
A project aiming to get people across East Lancashire more physically active is achieving a
Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers,
Boutique indoor cycling operator Psycle has written to its members, announcing plans to close its
Exercise should be considered a primary treatment and intervention method for hospital inpatients with mental
Premium fitness operator Third Space created revenues of £36.8m during 2018 – a 13.7 per
Brazilian gym chain SmartFit is set to speed up its expansion across South America. The
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
Health and racquets club operator Life Time is entering the healthy living market with the
American venture capitalist and tech billionaire Tim Draper has joined the team of investors behind
Balance training is increasing in popularity among fitness operators and users. The emergence of balance
Indoor cycling giant Peloton has announced plans to enter the thriving German fitness market. The
High-end boxing gym brand BXR is looking to roll out an expansion of its Sweat
Sports psychologist Jeremy Snape and Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams are among the keynote speakers
The Co-operative Group (Co-op) will invest a "multi-million-pound" sum to help create a network of
There is nothing new in facility operators reconfiguring underused sports courts as gyms and exercise
A new collaboration between Sport England, think tank Demos and care and housing provider Anchor
Exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on people's mental health, but is
A survey of UK gym users has found that a third (34 per cent) of
US-based boutique fitness operator Solidcore has revealed plans for five new clubs the booming New
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Latest news

The Gym Group has launched a marketing campaign targeting teenagers who are in the midst
Health club design can play a crucial role in improving member retention – partly by
A new health club and sports complex will launch as part of the Alderley Park
Dance-based boutique studio operator AKT has revealed ambitious plans to grow its US portfolio from
Boxing-based fitness operator 30 Minute Hit has revealed plans to open 20 studios in the
US-based indoor cycling operator SoulCycle has opened its first UK location. Located on Soho's Great
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
UK-based boutique fitness operator TRIB3 has opened its second studio in the Spanish capital Madrid.
A new study has found that not sticking to a regular bedtime and wake up
Fitness group Les Mills has joined forces with Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign to
Leisure operators Everyone Active and GLL each picked up three gongs at the ukactive Awards
A boxing club looking to bridge the gap between authentic boxing training and a boutique
Indoor cycling giant Peloton has revealed plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO). The
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called for a "cultural shift" across government, in
A new leadership learning initiative aims to transform knowledge sharing in the physical activity sector.
The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Buckinghamshire, England has opened its doors, following an
Hannah Lanel has opened The Fore – a new model of boutique gym offering two
More than two thirds (68 per cent) of Americans would devote at least an hour
Leisure trust Active Nation has acquired the former Fit4Less gym in Preston, Lancashire, bringing the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A ground-breaking project is using genomic data from 50,000 people to deepen the understanding of
There are now more than 210,000 health clubs in the world, serving a total of
A project aiming to get people across East Lancashire more physically active is achieving a
Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers,
Boutique indoor cycling operator Psycle has written to its members, announcing plans to close its
Exercise should be considered a primary treatment and intervention method for hospital inpatients with mental
Premium fitness operator Third Space created revenues of £36.8m during 2018 – a 13.7 per
Brazilian gym chain SmartFit is set to speed up its expansion across South America. The
Female-friendly fitness operator Sweat! has closed its doors, just nine months after it revealed ambitious
Health and racquets club operator Life Time is entering the healthy living market with the
American venture capitalist and tech billionaire Tim Draper has joined the team of investors behind
Balance training is increasing in popularity among fitness operators and users. The emergence of balance
Indoor cycling giant Peloton has announced plans to enter the thriving German fitness market. The
High-end boxing gym brand BXR is looking to roll out an expansion of its Sweat
Sports psychologist Jeremy Snape and Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams are among the keynote speakers
The Co-operative Group (Co-op) will invest a "multi-million-pound" sum to help create a network of
There is nothing new in facility operators reconfiguring underused sports courts as gyms and exercise
A new collaboration between Sport England, think tank Demos and care and housing provider Anchor
Exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on people's mental health, but is
A survey of UK gym users has found that a third (34 per cent) of
US-based boutique fitness operator Solidcore has revealed plans for five new clubs the booming New
The UK health and fitness industry is healthier than it has ever been, according to
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
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Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Directory
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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