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Life satisfaction and happiness are higher for people who are physically active, while levels of
Public swimming and fitness facilities will return to unused Grade II-listed baths in Bristol after
TRIB3 has opened its first studio outside of the UK in Moscow, Russia, and plans
The role of physical activity and sport in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders in
Celebrity trainer, lifestyle coach and nutrition specialist Nora Tobin has partnered with JW Marriott to
Virgin Active has become the first fitness operator in Europe to introduce Apple GymKit-enabled cardio
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
High-intensity fitness sessions three times a week can slow the progress of Parkinson’s disease, new
Danny Drayson has been on a journey from school drop-out to fitness and young person
Israel Rivera has spoken of his plans to foster a “sense of belonging and camaraderie”
A grassroots football initiative is heading to Liverpool after its debut in Sheffield attracted more
Technogym has signed a five-year contract with Loughborough University to supply its Powerbase gym on
Cate Atwater, the newly appointed chief executive of Sporta – the national association which represents
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Pools, gyms, golf clubs and sports facilities across Edinburgh face an uncertain future following proposals
Fitness and wellness studio FlyFit is planning to expand to three more airports next year,
A global fitness fundraising initiative, Workout For Water, has raised more than USD$850,000 (€720,490, £633,620)
Places for People Leisure has expanded its low-cost offering with the purchase of three Simply
Boutique gym operator TRIB3 is in advanced talks with a potential partner to take its
Sports coaches and occupational therapists have teamed up for a new programme designed to engage
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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
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
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
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Life Lessons
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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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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Latest news

Life satisfaction and happiness are higher for people who are physically active, while levels of
Public swimming and fitness facilities will return to unused Grade II-listed baths in Bristol after
TRIB3 has opened its first studio outside of the UK in Moscow, Russia, and plans
The role of physical activity and sport in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders in
Celebrity trainer, lifestyle coach and nutrition specialist Nora Tobin has partnered with JW Marriott to
Virgin Active has become the first fitness operator in Europe to introduce Apple GymKit-enabled cardio
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
High-intensity fitness sessions three times a week can slow the progress of Parkinson’s disease, new
Danny Drayson has been on a journey from school drop-out to fitness and young person
Israel Rivera has spoken of his plans to foster a “sense of belonging and camaraderie”
A grassroots football initiative is heading to Liverpool after its debut in Sheffield attracted more
Technogym has signed a five-year contract with Loughborough University to supply its Powerbase gym on
Cate Atwater, the newly appointed chief executive of Sporta – the national association which represents
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Pools, gyms, golf clubs and sports facilities across Edinburgh face an uncertain future following proposals
Fitness and wellness studio FlyFit is planning to expand to three more airports next year,
A global fitness fundraising initiative, Workout For Water, has raised more than USD$850,000 (€720,490, £633,620)
Places for People Leisure has expanded its low-cost offering with the purchase of three Simply
Boutique gym operator TRIB3 is in advanced talks with a potential partner to take its
Sports coaches and occupational therapists have teamed up for a new programme designed to engage
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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
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
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
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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: 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.
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: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
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Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
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
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
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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