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An inquiry into physical activity levels among children and young people in Wales has been
Fitness First Bishopsgate, part of the DW Fitness First Group, has undergone a £1m refurbishment,
Strictly Come Dancing star Darcey Bussell will lead a workout in Central London to kick-start
Stuart Broster has been appointed Anytime Fitness UK chief executive - a newly created role
The Bannatyne Group has expanded its spa portfolio with a £1m refurbishment of the Colchester,
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the world’s largest wearables vendor, capturing
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
ukactive is backing NHS proposals to create 10 “Healthy New Towns” that place physical activity
MyZone has appointed Gemma Bonnett as its global director of marketing – a position newly
European low-cost gym chain Basic-Fit is on target to open 100 clubs this year after
Franchise chain Anytime Fitness plans to open more than 65 gyms in the US state
Gym and health club operators need to engage with their members and focus on customer
Fitness franchise énergie Group has opened thé Yard - a new signature training concept that
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
American fitness operator Equinox has been announced as the first tenant at One Culver; a
One of the biggest misconceptions made in the physical activity sector is that retired people
An increasing number of local authority-owned leisure centres are being upgraded with spa facilities, as
The official reopening of the redeveloped Westway Sport & Fitness Centre in North Kensington has
The team behind family-run gym operator truGym has launched a 1,600sq ft (149sq m) HIIT
Outdoor activities and budget gyms have possibly led to fewer people willing to use local
The Bannatyne Group has bought Virgin Active Humberston, with members and staff to transfer over
Virgin Active is teaming up with children's television characters The Octonauts as part of an
The Cooper Institute is in the process of creating partnerships and strategic alliances to combat
Fitness First Asia has launched a digital membership for both members and non-members in a
Jim Graham – the former chief operating officer of The Gym Group – has joined
US-based Gold's Gym has opened a 14,000sq m (150,690sq ft) six-floor club in the Middle
David Lloyd Leisure has completed its deal to buy The Academy Health Club and Spa
Offering people small monetary incentives to go to the gym does not work, according to
JD Gyms is close to establishing its first combined retail and fitness site in Salford,
Simply believing you're doing more exercise than your peers can significantly increase your lifespan according
David Lloyd's Mega Jump has been sold to trampoline park Jump In for an undisclosed
Everyone Active has been awarded a contract with Bromsgrove District Council to manage its leisure
Golf spectators walk more than 11,500 steps while watching the sport, according to a survey,
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold two of his Rush Fitness clubs to Swansea-based
Britain's Strongest Disabled Man has opened the revamped Bannatyne Health Club and Spa in Milton
British Rowing has expanded its indoor rowing programme with the introduction of two online videos;
Trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping has acquired Air Space Trampoline in a multi-million pound cash
Andy Burnham, mayor of Manchester and former Labour Party leadership hopeful, has thrown his weight
Sports apparel giant Adidas has launched a 360-degree fitness app in an effort to help
Everyone Active has been awarded a 10-year contract to manage leisure centres across the London
Low-cost US-based gym franchise Planet Fitness is opening its first club in Panama, central America.
After nearly eight years at Hilton, most recently as senior director of global wellness, Ryan
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Company profiles
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French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
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Latest news

An inquiry into physical activity levels among children and young people in Wales has been
Fitness First Bishopsgate, part of the DW Fitness First Group, has undergone a £1m refurbishment,
Strictly Come Dancing star Darcey Bussell will lead a workout in Central London to kick-start
Stuart Broster has been appointed Anytime Fitness UK chief executive - a newly created role
The Bannatyne Group has expanded its spa portfolio with a £1m refurbishment of the Colchester,
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the world’s largest wearables vendor, capturing
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
ukactive is backing NHS proposals to create 10 “Healthy New Towns” that place physical activity
MyZone has appointed Gemma Bonnett as its global director of marketing – a position newly
European low-cost gym chain Basic-Fit is on target to open 100 clubs this year after
Franchise chain Anytime Fitness plans to open more than 65 gyms in the US state
Gym and health club operators need to engage with their members and focus on customer
Fitness franchise énergie Group has opened thé Yard - a new signature training concept that
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
American fitness operator Equinox has been announced as the first tenant at One Culver; a
One of the biggest misconceptions made in the physical activity sector is that retired people
An increasing number of local authority-owned leisure centres are being upgraded with spa facilities, as
The official reopening of the redeveloped Westway Sport & Fitness Centre in North Kensington has
The team behind family-run gym operator truGym has launched a 1,600sq ft (149sq m) HIIT
Outdoor activities and budget gyms have possibly led to fewer people willing to use local
The Bannatyne Group has bought Virgin Active Humberston, with members and staff to transfer over
Virgin Active is teaming up with children's television characters The Octonauts as part of an
The Cooper Institute is in the process of creating partnerships and strategic alliances to combat
Fitness First Asia has launched a digital membership for both members and non-members in a
Jim Graham – the former chief operating officer of The Gym Group – has joined
US-based Gold's Gym has opened a 14,000sq m (150,690sq ft) six-floor club in the Middle
David Lloyd Leisure has completed its deal to buy The Academy Health Club and Spa
Offering people small monetary incentives to go to the gym does not work, according to
JD Gyms is close to establishing its first combined retail and fitness site in Salford,
Simply believing you're doing more exercise than your peers can significantly increase your lifespan according
David Lloyd's Mega Jump has been sold to trampoline park Jump In for an undisclosed
Everyone Active has been awarded a contract with Bromsgrove District Council to manage its leisure
Golf spectators walk more than 11,500 steps while watching the sport, according to a survey,
Celebrity personal trainer Mark Anthony has sold two of his Rush Fitness clubs to Swansea-based
Britain's Strongest Disabled Man has opened the revamped Bannatyne Health Club and Spa in Milton
British Rowing has expanded its indoor rowing programme with the introduction of two online videos;
Trampoline park operator Oxygen Freejumping has acquired Air Space Trampoline in a multi-million pound cash
Andy Burnham, mayor of Manchester and former Labour Party leadership hopeful, has thrown his weight
Sports apparel giant Adidas has launched a 360-degree fitness app in an effort to help
Everyone Active has been awarded a 10-year contract to manage leisure centres across the London
Low-cost US-based gym franchise Planet Fitness is opening its first club in Panama, central America.
After nearly eight years at Hilton, most recently as senior director of global wellness, Ryan
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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
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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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

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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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