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Indoor cycling giant Peloton has revealed plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO). The
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Leisure trust Active Nation has acquired the former Fit4Less gym in Preston, Lancashire, bringing the
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate
Wellness Week 2019 has kicked off in Romagna, Italy. The event will run from 17
Boutique cycle studio operator Flywheel has teamed up with Amazon.com to make its Flywheel Home
Premium fitness operator Equinox will begin offering furnished office spaces adjacent to its high-end health
Physical activity could be a major tool in battling rising levels of loneliness among young
A new qualification focusing on mental health – one of the first of its kind
Sports should be harnessed to help tackle knife crime and gang violence, according to a
Fitness marketplace Hussle has revealed its first major deal since it changed its name and
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
George Foreman III – son of the heavyweight prizefighter – and Boston-based practice Studio Troika
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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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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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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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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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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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Editor's letter
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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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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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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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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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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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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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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

Indoor cycling giant Peloton has revealed plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO). The
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Leisure trust Active Nation has acquired the former Fit4Less gym in Preston, Lancashire, bringing the
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate
Wellness Week 2019 has kicked off in Romagna, Italy. The event will run from 17
Boutique cycle studio operator Flywheel has teamed up with Amazon.com to make its Flywheel Home
Premium fitness operator Equinox will begin offering furnished office spaces adjacent to its high-end health
Physical activity could be a major tool in battling rising levels of loneliness among young
A new qualification focusing on mental health – one of the first of its kind
Sports should be harnessed to help tackle knife crime and gang violence, according to a
Fitness marketplace Hussle has revealed its first major deal since it changed its name and
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
The number of people dying prematurely from heart attacks and strokes in the UK has
George Foreman III – son of the heavyweight prizefighter – and Boston-based practice Studio Troika
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
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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 - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Diary dates
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