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According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Broadcaster and author, Professor Chris van Tulleken, was among the line-up of experts to give
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Evolving from its business-to-consumer origins, connected fitness app Fiit launched One Fiit, a business-to-business operating
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Nuffield Health is set to roll out its new Long-Term Conditions Rehabilitation Programme, aiming to
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
Parkwood Leisure has launched a 12-week pilot programme designed to support individuals transitioning from medication-led
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Myzone launches a new category today, called Motivation Technology (Mo-Tech), that transforms the science of
London-based gym group, Gymbox, has launched a period-proof workout, Bloody Good Workout, which encourages members
Plans for a £40 million investment to promote healthy and active communities across North Yorkshire,
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
American luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, Equinox, has unveiled a women’s health and performance programme,
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and
Purpose Brands is launching its first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai on 1 November, through
Everyone Active has introduced an exercise and nutrition programme to support people on medicated weight
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
On unveiling strong interim results, Basic-Fit said it will update on franchising plans before the
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry,
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
Recovery business, Hyperice, has partnered with music for wellbeing experts, Myndstream, to deliver a solution
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
Swim England is encouraging teachers to embrace the value of gameplay alongside lesson delivery. The
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
Everlast Gyms, owned by Frasers Group, has announced a landmark partnership with sports nutrition brand
Johnson Heath Tech (JHT), owner of Matrix Fitness has launched a new European Training Centre
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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
HCM magazine
Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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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Profile
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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HCM People

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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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
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
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
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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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Latest news

According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Broadcaster and author, Professor Chris van Tulleken, was among the line-up of experts to give
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Evolving from its business-to-consumer origins, connected fitness app Fiit launched One Fiit, a business-to-business operating
US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Nuffield Health is set to roll out its new Long-Term Conditions Rehabilitation Programme, aiming to
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
Parkwood Leisure has launched a 12-week pilot programme designed to support individuals transitioning from medication-led
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Myzone launches a new category today, called Motivation Technology (Mo-Tech), that transforms the science of
London-based gym group, Gymbox, has launched a period-proof workout, Bloody Good Workout, which encourages members
Plans for a £40 million investment to promote healthy and active communities across North Yorkshire,
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
American luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, Equinox, has unveiled a women’s health and performance programme,
Nordic health and fitness chain, SATS, has maintained its momentum in the third quarter of
The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and
Purpose Brands is launching its first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai on 1 November, through
Everyone Active has introduced an exercise and nutrition programme to support people on medicated weight
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
On unveiling strong interim results, Basic-Fit said it will update on franchising plans before the
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry,
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
Recovery business, Hyperice, has partnered with music for wellbeing experts, Myndstream, to deliver a solution
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
Swim England is encouraging teachers to embrace the value of gameplay alongside lesson delivery. The
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
Everlast Gyms, owned by Frasers Group, has announced a landmark partnership with sports nutrition brand
Johnson Heath Tech (JHT), owner of Matrix Fitness has launched a new European Training Centre
281 - 305 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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