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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Fitness First has become Germany’s first national training club partner of fitness race organiser, Hyrox,
Mark Tweedie has joined the Devon-based Plymouth Active Leisure (PAL) board as a non-executive director
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Outcomes for people who experience strokes in England will be vastly improved going forward, thanks
Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure
FitnessGenes has launched a crowdfunder campaign via Europe Republic, with the aim of raising investment
UK employee representative organisation, CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has begun
Snozone, Europe’s largest indoor ski centre operator is seeking acquisition opportunities in the UK health
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
PureGym has launched three new fitness classes which both members and non-members will be able
Two London-based UBX gyms have become affiliated partners of the global race brand, Hyrox. Boxing,
Elevate, the UK’s largest trade show for the physical activity, fitness and leisure sectors, has
Box 12, supplier of boxing studios and programming, is going into voluntary liquidation, with Begbies
TDR Capital has taken on fresh investment and created a new fund for David Lloyd
Two brands owned by Xponential Fitness – Club Pilates and Pure Barre – have partnered
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
European health and wellness group, Aspria, has confirmed it is taking on investment in order
India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Editor's letter
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
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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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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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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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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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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
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Fitness First has become Germany’s first national training club partner of fitness race organiser, Hyrox,
Mark Tweedie has joined the Devon-based Plymouth Active Leisure (PAL) board as a non-executive director
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
US boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of another brand – this time
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Outcomes for people who experience strokes in England will be vastly improved going forward, thanks
Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure
FitnessGenes has launched a crowdfunder campaign via Europe Republic, with the aim of raising investment
UK employee representative organisation, CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has begun
Snozone, Europe’s largest indoor ski centre operator is seeking acquisition opportunities in the UK health
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
PureGym has launched three new fitness classes which both members and non-members will be able
Two London-based UBX gyms have become affiliated partners of the global race brand, Hyrox. Boxing,
Elevate, the UK’s largest trade show for the physical activity, fitness and leisure sectors, has
Box 12, supplier of boxing studios and programming, is going into voluntary liquidation, with Begbies
TDR Capital has taken on fresh investment and created a new fund for David Lloyd
Two brands owned by Xponential Fitness – Club Pilates and Pure Barre – have partnered
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
European health and wellness group, Aspria, has confirmed it is taking on investment in order
India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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 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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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