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Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold his flagship budget gym in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, to
Frank Reed’s gym chain Sweat! has received £3.75m (US$5m, €4.2m) worth of equity investment that
Former NBA star John Amaechi has called for the sport and physical activity sector to
Twelve areas across England will take part in a groundbreaking pilot to reach physically inactive
Nearly three-quarters of office workers believe there is a negative relationship between sitting down all
Experts from the sport and physical activity sector have a major role to play in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The physical activity sector’s best performers in workforce development were announced last night (30 November)
More apprentices will be offered a route into the sports and leisure industry following a
Work has begun on the £7.4m (US$9.9m, €8.4m) extension of a South Wales leisure centre,
A Yorkshire college has pumped £3.8m (US$5.1, €4.3m) into its sports centre, adding a new
Indian functional fitness brand MultiFit will open its first international studio in the UK this
The Bannatyne Group has cast its net across the Irish Sea after buying Virgin Active's
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Paralympic gold medallist and BBC commentator Marc Woods has been named as chair of the
A Leicestershire council has rubber-stamped plans to build a £20m (US$26.6m, €22.5m) leisure centre after
Fitness brand énergie Group could float on the stock market or sell shares to a
John Gamble, the managing director of Core Health & Fitness responsible for Europe, the Middle
A £28m leisure centre is set to open tomorrow (28 November) in Eastleigh, bearing the
Architects HawkinsBrown have completed an elegant timber pool hidden among the trees for a school
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Around 35 per cent of European fitness operators believe PTs are not trained with the
Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new Speedflex
Elderly people must take part in low-intensity physical activity and avoid being sedentary to help
Virgin Active has appointed New Yorker Israel Rivera in a newly-created role of head of
Fitness equipment brand Keiser UK has promoted Garry Spreadborough to the position of UK key
Fitness First Australia has become the first operator in the world to introduce cardio equipment
Women-only swimming sessions could hold the key to improving numbers, according to an initiative by
A third of fitness professionals are considering or have considered leaving the physical activity sector,
The University of Warwick is building a £49m (US$64.6m, €54.9m) sports and wellness hub in
A ‘performance resort’ and spa are coming to master-planned wellness community Lake Nona, outside of
The demand for outsourced leisure management services will continue to grow, according to operator Everyone
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is predicted to be the leading exercise trend next year, taking
Plans for a £37m (US$48.8m, €41.5m) leisure centre including a 200-station gym have been given
Commuters could soon get their exercise fix on the train to work, thanks to a
A physical activity referral scheme is set to be introduced in the London Borough of
British Rowing and British Triathlon have signed a new partnership to integrate their indoor products
Activities such as cycling and running can improve memory function and help maintain a healthy
The Bannatyne Group has added Wildmoor Spa and Health Club in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire,
Pool equipment from the London 2012 Olympics has found a new home following the opening
Former Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington has cut the ribbon to reopen the day spa at
Former England and Chelsea star Frank Lampard has partnered with a new health assessment centre
Mental health providers should integrate personal training programmes into their patients’ treatment plans, a new
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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Strength
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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold his flagship budget gym in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, to
Frank Reed’s gym chain Sweat! has received £3.75m (US$5m, €4.2m) worth of equity investment that
Former NBA star John Amaechi has called for the sport and physical activity sector to
Twelve areas across England will take part in a groundbreaking pilot to reach physically inactive
Nearly three-quarters of office workers believe there is a negative relationship between sitting down all
Experts from the sport and physical activity sector have a major role to play in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The physical activity sector’s best performers in workforce development were announced last night (30 November)
More apprentices will be offered a route into the sports and leisure industry following a
Work has begun on the £7.4m (US$9.9m, €8.4m) extension of a South Wales leisure centre,
A Yorkshire college has pumped £3.8m (US$5.1, €4.3m) into its sports centre, adding a new
Indian functional fitness brand MultiFit will open its first international studio in the UK this
The Bannatyne Group has cast its net across the Irish Sea after buying Virgin Active's
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Paralympic gold medallist and BBC commentator Marc Woods has been named as chair of the
A Leicestershire council has rubber-stamped plans to build a £20m (US$26.6m, €22.5m) leisure centre after
Fitness brand énergie Group could float on the stock market or sell shares to a
John Gamble, the managing director of Core Health & Fitness responsible for Europe, the Middle
A £28m leisure centre is set to open tomorrow (28 November) in Eastleigh, bearing the
Architects HawkinsBrown have completed an elegant timber pool hidden among the trees for a school
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Around 35 per cent of European fitness operators believe PTs are not trained with the
Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new Speedflex
Elderly people must take part in low-intensity physical activity and avoid being sedentary to help
Virgin Active has appointed New Yorker Israel Rivera in a newly-created role of head of
Fitness equipment brand Keiser UK has promoted Garry Spreadborough to the position of UK key
Fitness First Australia has become the first operator in the world to introduce cardio equipment
Women-only swimming sessions could hold the key to improving numbers, according to an initiative by
A third of fitness professionals are considering or have considered leaving the physical activity sector,
The University of Warwick is building a £49m (US$64.6m, €54.9m) sports and wellness hub in
A ‘performance resort’ and spa are coming to master-planned wellness community Lake Nona, outside of
The demand for outsourced leisure management services will continue to grow, according to operator Everyone
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is predicted to be the leading exercise trend next year, taking
Plans for a £37m (US$48.8m, €41.5m) leisure centre including a 200-station gym have been given
Commuters could soon get their exercise fix on the train to work, thanks to a
A physical activity referral scheme is set to be introduced in the London Borough of
British Rowing and British Triathlon have signed a new partnership to integrate their indoor products
Activities such as cycling and running can improve memory function and help maintain a healthy
The Bannatyne Group has added Wildmoor Spa and Health Club in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire,
Pool equipment from the London 2012 Olympics has found a new home following the opening
Former Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington has cut the ribbon to reopen the day spa at
Former England and Chelsea star Frank Lampard has partnered with a new health assessment centre
Mental health providers should integrate personal training programmes into their patients’ treatment plans, a new
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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
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
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
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
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HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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.
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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: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
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Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
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.
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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