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Twenty-four-hour gym franchise Snap Fitness UK has announced plans for 34 more clubs in 2018,
A ‘floating’ ice rink has opened in Romford as part of a new £28m leisure
The link between a sound body and a sound mind has been demonstrated by scientists
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has named fitness and wellness entrepreneur Tony de Leede and
Roehampton Club, a multi-sport members' club in south-west London, has completed the redevelopment of its
TV journalist and presenter Dr Michael Mosley has been announced as a keynote speaker for
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The UK division of Ben Dunne Gyms has been acquired by JD Gyms in a
Chicago developer Related Midwest has revealed the first renderings of the 680ft (207m) skyscraper it
A progress report on the government’s Sporting Future strategy has been overshadowed by the omission
Even low-levels of regular physical activity can lead to lower death rates among older women,
Staff retention, leadership culture, professionalisation and quality standards will come under the microscope at this
A boutique health club exploring how lighting and design impact the effectiveness of your workout
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Data security at health clubs and leisure centres could be at risk because staff are
Entrepreneur Matt Roberts has announced plans to open his latest boutique gym at luxury hotel
The number of older people diagnosed with four or more diseases will double within the
Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic collaboration to stimulate
Luxury private health club The Lanesborough Club & Spa has signed a partnership deal with
England Rugby has teamed up with Virgin Active to create a training programme aimed at
Plans have been revealed for a £14.5m leisure centre set to open in Woodley, near
Fitness franchise YourZone45 is planning to open eight studios this year, starting with a flagship
Organisations have pledged to back a programme aimed at encouraging more people with disabilities to
Fish could be the secret ingredient for a better yoga, pilates or body balance class
Fitness brands, startups and investors are set to debate the next phase of growth for
Four Australian sisters who represented their country at the World Dance Championships have announced plans
Serco Leisure is entering the obstacle course market as it looks to diversify its fitness
The Bannatyne Group has introduced Speedflex to the fitness market in Scotland as it continues
Plastic cutlery and cups will be removed from all cafés in leisure centres run by
Plans to tackle child health inequalities caused by school summer holidays will get underway this
Independent hotel group Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has revealed plans to spend £2.5m on upgrading
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has been named as a keynote speaker for the Getting Wales Moving
Theresa May has appointed minister for sport and civil society Tracey Crouch to a newly
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has teamed up with PilatesPT founder Hollie Grant to offer a
A fitness app that rewards people who are physically active has secured financial backing of
Planet Fitness will continue to grow its brand internationally by entering the Mexican fitness market
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced plans for further expansion into Europe after exchanging contracts
Dr Steve Mann has been appointed to the newly created position of head of healthy
The Gym Group has increased its share of the budget gym sector by opening two-thirds
DW Sports expects to offset losses of £8m (US$10.8m, €9m) from the last financial year
Gyms registered with Myzone will be able to sign up to ‘boxing for fitness’ training
Neil King, the managing director of 1Life Management Solutions, is set to join énergie Fitness
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
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
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
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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
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
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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
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: 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: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco International press release: The i-Strength member journey by Spirit Fitness
Member churn is often not from a lack of motivation, but from an inability to find a reason to keep coming back.
Featured press releases
PSLT press release: New industry report reveals the hidden financial impact of poor equipment servicing across the UK fitness sector
PSLT Fitness Solutions, in partnership with Evolve, has released a new industry report exploring the often-overlooked financial and operational consequences of poor equipment servicing within the UK fitness industry.
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Latest news

Twenty-four-hour gym franchise Snap Fitness UK has announced plans for 34 more clubs in 2018,
A ‘floating’ ice rink has opened in Romford as part of a new £28m leisure
The link between a sound body and a sound mind has been demonstrated by scientists
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has named fitness and wellness entrepreneur Tony de Leede and
Roehampton Club, a multi-sport members' club in south-west London, has completed the redevelopment of its
TV journalist and presenter Dr Michael Mosley has been announced as a keynote speaker for
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The UK division of Ben Dunne Gyms has been acquired by JD Gyms in a
Chicago developer Related Midwest has revealed the first renderings of the 680ft (207m) skyscraper it
A progress report on the government’s Sporting Future strategy has been overshadowed by the omission
Even low-levels of regular physical activity can lead to lower death rates among older women,
Staff retention, leadership culture, professionalisation and quality standards will come under the microscope at this
A boutique health club exploring how lighting and design impact the effectiveness of your workout
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Data security at health clubs and leisure centres could be at risk because staff are
Entrepreneur Matt Roberts has announced plans to open his latest boutique gym at luxury hotel
The number of older people diagnosed with four or more diseases will double within the
Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic collaboration to stimulate
Luxury private health club The Lanesborough Club & Spa has signed a partnership deal with
England Rugby has teamed up with Virgin Active to create a training programme aimed at
Plans have been revealed for a £14.5m leisure centre set to open in Woodley, near
Fitness franchise YourZone45 is planning to open eight studios this year, starting with a flagship
Organisations have pledged to back a programme aimed at encouraging more people with disabilities to
Fish could be the secret ingredient for a better yoga, pilates or body balance class
Fitness brands, startups and investors are set to debate the next phase of growth for
Four Australian sisters who represented their country at the World Dance Championships have announced plans
Serco Leisure is entering the obstacle course market as it looks to diversify its fitness
The Bannatyne Group has introduced Speedflex to the fitness market in Scotland as it continues
Plastic cutlery and cups will be removed from all cafés in leisure centres run by
Plans to tackle child health inequalities caused by school summer holidays will get underway this
Independent hotel group Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has revealed plans to spend £2.5m on upgrading
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has been named as a keynote speaker for the Getting Wales Moving
Theresa May has appointed minister for sport and civil society Tracey Crouch to a newly
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has teamed up with PilatesPT founder Hollie Grant to offer a
A fitness app that rewards people who are physically active has secured financial backing of
Planet Fitness will continue to grow its brand internationally by entering the Mexican fitness market
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced plans for further expansion into Europe after exchanging contracts
Dr Steve Mann has been appointed to the newly created position of head of healthy
The Gym Group has increased its share of the budget gym sector by opening two-thirds
DW Sports expects to offset losses of £8m (US$10.8m, €9m) from the last financial year
Gyms registered with Myzone will be able to sign up to ‘boxing for fitness’ training
Neil King, the managing director of 1Life Management Solutions, is set to join énergie Fitness
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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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
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: 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: 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: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco International press release: The i-Strength member journey by Spirit Fitness
Member churn is often not from a lack of motivation, but from an inability to find a reason to keep coming back.
Featured press releases
PSLT press release: New industry report reveals the hidden financial impact of poor equipment servicing across the UK fitness sector
PSLT Fitness Solutions, in partnership with Evolve, has released a new industry report exploring the often-overlooked financial and operational consequences of poor equipment servicing within the UK fitness industry.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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