Follow Health Club Management on Twitter Like Health Club Management on Facebook Join the discussion with Health Club Management on LinkedIn
FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Latest news

WTS International (WTS) has named Chris Griebe as the new corporate operations director in the
Wearable technology company Myzone has secured a partnership deal with fitness tech and services company
John Treharne, founder of The Gym Group, will step down from his role as CEO
US-based The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has renewed and expanded its partnership agreement
UK-based boutique studio operator TRIB3 has confirmed plans to launch its "most luxurious site to
All cancer patients – regardless of the type of their illness – should be prescribed
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Susan Dyson, founder of Hiitgirl, has revealed plans to develop the brand and expand its
Online gym pass provider PayAsUGym has secured a £6.5m investment from Albion Capital as part
Finnish private healthcare provider Pihlajalinna has announced plans to expand operations into the wellness sector,
Virtuagym, provider of a cloud-based fitness software platform and mobile apps, has secured €6m (US$7m,
Those wanting to stop the main arteries to the heart from stiffening up need to
YMCA Awards has become the UK’s first awarding organisation to achieve accreditation from the Chartered
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Active Northumberland has appointed Mark Tweedie – former chief executive of Active Tameside – as
The UK government is encouraging businesses to get their staff more physically active, as part
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has launched a new degree aimed at helping exercise professionals "change
Woodford Leisure Centre in Hull, East Yorkshire has reopened after undergoing an 18-month, £6m redevelopment.
Leisure operator Everyone Active has been awarded two 10-year contracts to deliver services on behalf
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed four
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A huge majority – 87 per cent – of fitness professionals working in the physical
The UK fitness industry has continued to grow in size and value, with the number
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
Budget chain Xercise4Less has secured growth investment worth £42m from Swedish credit provider Proventus Capital
The number of accidental drownings in the UK fell by 15 per cent last year.
The Northfield Leisure Centre in Birmingham has opened to the public on 14 May, as
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will look to find and celebrate the most inspiring
The number of people doing group exercise increased by 3.76 million during 2017, according to
Bupa Global – the international insurance arm of healthcare giant Bupa – has teamed up with non-profit
Ray Algar, managing director of business insight specialist Oxygen Consulting, has called for the leisure
New research has shown that those taking part in supervised resistance training benefit from vast
Having GPs based in gyms and health clubs – where they could work together with
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has been revealed as the headline speaker for the ukactive’s National
Gym chain DW Fitness First has revealed its strategic vision to become the UK’s largest
Serco Leisure has named Simon Pittman as its new national membership sales manager. Pittman, a
Reiver Fitness has appointed Jim Graham, former chief operating officer of The Gym Group, as
The finalists for this year's ukactive Awards have been revealed. The 2018 award categories have
The growing bridal fitness trend is seeing operators and personal training providers adding bespoke, pre-wedding
Spelthorne Council has announced plans to build a new leisure centre in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. While
West Yorkshire Police are still investigating the tragic death of a three-year-old boy who drowned
A new report suggests that UK consumers are prioritising fitness and sport ahead of eating
US-based Xponential Fitness has revealed plans to take its portfolio of brands global through a
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Interview
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
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.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Diary dates

Latest news

WTS International (WTS) has named Chris Griebe as the new corporate operations director in the
Wearable technology company Myzone has secured a partnership deal with fitness tech and services company
John Treharne, founder of The Gym Group, will step down from his role as CEO
US-based The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has renewed and expanded its partnership agreement
UK-based boutique studio operator TRIB3 has confirmed plans to launch its "most luxurious site to
All cancer patients – regardless of the type of their illness – should be prescribed
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Susan Dyson, founder of Hiitgirl, has revealed plans to develop the brand and expand its
Online gym pass provider PayAsUGym has secured a £6.5m investment from Albion Capital as part
Finnish private healthcare provider Pihlajalinna has announced plans to expand operations into the wellness sector,
Virtuagym, provider of a cloud-based fitness software platform and mobile apps, has secured €6m (US$7m,
Those wanting to stop the main arteries to the heart from stiffening up need to
YMCA Awards has become the UK’s first awarding organisation to achieve accreditation from the Chartered
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Active Northumberland has appointed Mark Tweedie – former chief executive of Active Tameside – as
The UK government is encouraging businesses to get their staff more physically active, as part
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has launched a new degree aimed at helping exercise professionals "change
Woodford Leisure Centre in Hull, East Yorkshire has reopened after undergoing an 18-month, £6m redevelopment.
Leisure operator Everyone Active has been awarded two 10-year contracts to deliver services on behalf
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has appointed four
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A huge majority – 87 per cent – of fitness professionals working in the physical
The UK fitness industry has continued to grow in size and value, with the number
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
Budget chain Xercise4Less has secured growth investment worth £42m from Swedish credit provider Proventus Capital
The number of accidental drownings in the UK fell by 15 per cent last year.
The Northfield Leisure Centre in Birmingham has opened to the public on 14 May, as
This year's National Fitness Day (NFD) will look to find and celebrate the most inspiring
The number of people doing group exercise increased by 3.76 million during 2017, according to
Bupa Global – the international insurance arm of healthcare giant Bupa – has teamed up with non-profit
Ray Algar, managing director of business insight specialist Oxygen Consulting, has called for the leisure
New research has shown that those taking part in supervised resistance training benefit from vast
Having GPs based in gyms and health clubs – where they could work together with
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has been revealed as the headline speaker for the ukactive’s National
Gym chain DW Fitness First has revealed its strategic vision to become the UK’s largest
Serco Leisure has named Simon Pittman as its new national membership sales manager. Pittman, a
Reiver Fitness has appointed Jim Graham, former chief operating officer of The Gym Group, as
The finalists for this year's ukactive Awards have been revealed. The 2018 award categories have
The growing bridal fitness trend is seeing operators and personal training providers adding bespoke, pre-wedding
Spelthorne Council has announced plans to build a new leisure centre in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. While
West Yorkshire Police are still investigating the tragic death of a three-year-old boy who drowned
A new report suggests that UK consumers are prioritising fitness and sport ahead of eating
US-based Xponential Fitness has revealed plans to take its portfolio of brands global through a
3241 - 3280 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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
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.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Diary dates
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier:
Partner sites