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Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with
Physical activity sector leaders, parliamentarians and leading figures in health and business have called for
US budget club operator Youfit Health Clubs will begin offering its members genetic testing through
David Stalker, former CEO of ukactive, has been named CEO of Europe, Middle East and
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
Less than one in five of children and young people (17.5 per cent) are meeting
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
US-based boutique fitness operator Orangetheory Fitness is preparing to open its first club in the
Les Mills International (LMI) has announced that Clive Ormerod will become its new CEO. Ormerod
The first ever FIBO USA kicks off in Orlando, Florida today (5 December 2018), directly
SenSpa, a luxury Thai-style spa at the Carys Manor Hotel in Hampshire, UK, has partnered
Yoga does wonders for the mind and body, but it may also be great for
Five national governing bodies (NGBs) have pledged to work 'more closely' with the leisure sector
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The inaugural Sporting Champions awards have been held to highlight the successes of a talent
London's thriving boutique fitness market has a new entrant – Victus Soul, a studio offering
New research suggests that curcumin, a main ingredient in curry, may improve exercise intolerance related
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
Exeter City Council has approved measures to spend an extra £11.8m on the environmentally 'super
Children in developed countries are not moving enough to maintain healthy growth and development –
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A study by research institute RAND Europe has suggested that there is a guaranteed way
Life Leisure has become a facility owner after acquiring the Stockport Sports Village (SSV). The
Emirati real estate developer Viva City Developments has announced that it will supervise the creation
Germany-based fitness startup eGym has secured US$20m (€18m, £15m) worth of financing led by NGP
MoveGB has named Leigh Phillipson as director of partnerships. A consumer tech specialist, Phillipson joins
Franchised fitness operator Anytime Fitness has partnered with real estate advisor CBRE to help drive
Creating a role for a 'head of wellness' at schools would get students and staff
Children who exercise for at least one hour a day, get nine to 11 hours
Sporta, the body representing charitable leisure trusts across the UK, has rebranded as Community Leisure
A study has suggested that lifting weights could be healthier for the heart than going
Handel Architects have released images of their latest project on the New Jersey Shore: the
Budget operator énergie Fitness has named Neil King as its new CEO. The announcement was
A new wellness concept, mixing exercise classes with healthy food, is preparing to launch its
The University of Warwick has released an in-depth fly-through video of its soon-to-be-completed sports and
Winners of this year's Active Training Awards have been revealed at a gala event in
Legend Club Management Systems will enable all of its customers to have the ability to
The Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel (EAC) – the first sports-centric venue of its kind
Self Esteem Brands, owner of Anytime Fitness, has acquired a new fitness concept with plans
The newest venue of Oxygen Freejumping has opened at the O2 Arena in London, UK.
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has signed an exclusive three-year deal with leisure operator Everyone
EMD UK will launch its Class Finder database – described as ‘an Expedia-style group exercise
British architecture practice FaulknerBrowns have been given a provisional go-ahead for the intensely debated Britannia
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Research
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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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Latest news

Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with
Physical activity sector leaders, parliamentarians and leading figures in health and business have called for
US budget club operator Youfit Health Clubs will begin offering its members genetic testing through
David Stalker, former CEO of ukactive, has been named CEO of Europe, Middle East and
The figures revealed in today's Active Lives Children and Young People research have been described
Less than one in five of children and young people (17.5 per cent) are meeting
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
US-based boutique fitness operator Orangetheory Fitness is preparing to open its first club in the
Les Mills International (LMI) has announced that Clive Ormerod will become its new CEO. Ormerod
The first ever FIBO USA kicks off in Orlando, Florida today (5 December 2018), directly
SenSpa, a luxury Thai-style spa at the Carys Manor Hotel in Hampshire, UK, has partnered
Yoga does wonders for the mind and body, but it may also be great for
Five national governing bodies (NGBs) have pledged to work 'more closely' with the leisure sector
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The inaugural Sporting Champions awards have been held to highlight the successes of a talent
London's thriving boutique fitness market has a new entrant – Victus Soul, a studio offering
New research suggests that curcumin, a main ingredient in curry, may improve exercise intolerance related
Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use
Exeter City Council has approved measures to spend an extra £11.8m on the environmentally 'super
Children in developed countries are not moving enough to maintain healthy growth and development –
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A study by research institute RAND Europe has suggested that there is a guaranteed way
Life Leisure has become a facility owner after acquiring the Stockport Sports Village (SSV). The
Emirati real estate developer Viva City Developments has announced that it will supervise the creation
Germany-based fitness startup eGym has secured US$20m (€18m, £15m) worth of financing led by NGP
MoveGB has named Leigh Phillipson as director of partnerships. A consumer tech specialist, Phillipson joins
Franchised fitness operator Anytime Fitness has partnered with real estate advisor CBRE to help drive
Creating a role for a 'head of wellness' at schools would get students and staff
Children who exercise for at least one hour a day, get nine to 11 hours
Sporta, the body representing charitable leisure trusts across the UK, has rebranded as Community Leisure
A study has suggested that lifting weights could be healthier for the heart than going
Handel Architects have released images of their latest project on the New Jersey Shore: the
Budget operator énergie Fitness has named Neil King as its new CEO. The announcement was
A new wellness concept, mixing exercise classes with healthy food, is preparing to launch its
The University of Warwick has released an in-depth fly-through video of its soon-to-be-completed sports and
Winners of this year's Active Training Awards have been revealed at a gala event in
Legend Club Management Systems will enable all of its customers to have the ability to
The Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel (EAC) – the first sports-centric venue of its kind
Self Esteem Brands, owner of Anytime Fitness, has acquired a new fitness concept with plans
The newest venue of Oxygen Freejumping has opened at the O2 Arena in London, UK.
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has signed an exclusive three-year deal with leisure operator Everyone
EMD UK will launch its Class Finder database – described as ‘an Expedia-style group exercise
British architecture practice FaulknerBrowns have been given a provisional go-ahead for the intensely debated Britannia
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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