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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.
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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,
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump.
Seventy two per cent of people with mental health conditions say being physically active has
US country club operator, Life Time, has teamed up with weighted vest suppliers, Aion, to
In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2025 today (10 October) Gymnation is removing its
Scotland’s oldest heated saltwater lido, Gourock Outdoor Pool, has ended the season with its traditional
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
JD Gyms is moving closer to its target of 100 sites across the UK, with
Backed by KSL Capital Partners, OakNorth has provided a £75 million leveraged finance loan to
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
Construction has begun on David Lloyd Club’s latest site at St Neots in Cambridgeshire, UK
12,300
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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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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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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Interview
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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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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.
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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,
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump.
Seventy two per cent of people with mental health conditions say being physically active has
US country club operator, Life Time, has teamed up with weighted vest suppliers, Aion, to
In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2025 today (10 October) Gymnation is removing its
Scotland’s oldest heated saltwater lido, Gourock Outdoor Pool, has ended the season with its traditional
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
JD Gyms is moving closer to its target of 100 sites across the UK, with
Backed by KSL Capital Partners, OakNorth has provided a £75 million leveraged finance loan to
David Stalker has been announced as the new chair of UK Active today (6 October)
Fresh from her Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Rosie Galligan was at the official launch
Construction has begun on David Lloyd Club’s latest site at St Neots in Cambridgeshire, UK
281 - 320 of 12,300
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
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Make Your Gym (MYG)
Make Your Gym offers a full-service, strategic partner supporting gym owners with all aspects of ...
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
Leisure Energy press release: Leisure Energy has joined the Everything Estates frameworks
Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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