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ukactive and local councils want to see cash earmarked for boosting physical activity in schools
Matrix Fitness UK has appointed Julian Taylor as its marketing director, replacing Gemma Bonnett, who
A third of 11-year-old school pupils will finish Year 6 unable to swim, a report
Cycling studio One 10 has launched in London’s Marylebone, offering two classes under one roof:
Alliance Leisure has made a number of new appointments across its business development team to
Fitness trade show FIBO will be launching a two-day business summit on the African continent,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Health and fitness educator Premier Global NASM has joined the physical activity sector’s professional body
A £1.5m (US$2m, €1.7m) revamp project of a Lincoln leisure centre, managed by operator and
ukactive has teamed up with young people’s charity The Mix to help tackle mental health
Older people taking part in regular physical activity could reduce the risk of developing dementia
L Catterton, the world’s largest consumer-focused private equity firm, has bought a minority stake in
Global fitness brand Les Mills has teamed up with a commercial property company to offer
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Four civilians have been selected to star in Freeletics’ advertising campaign, as the Munich-based fitness
Equipment and software supplier eGym has appointed Eric Wenig as its European director at the
Boutique fitness brand Barry’s Bootcamp is set to increase its European footprint as it opens
The 17th Annual International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) European Congress will focus on what
Virgin Active has launched Punch - a boxing workout that consists of 12 rounds, focusing
Sheffield-based boutique gym TRIB3 has appointed a chief financial officer as the company expands into
Electric muscle stimulation (EMS) franchise Bodystreet is doubling its portfolio of UK sites to six,
St Michaels Health Club has opened after a £2m (US$2.6m, €2.3m) revamp of the former
A growing middle class and the current obesity crisis has made the Asian fitness market
HealthCity, a Netherlands-based fitness company continues their staged withdrawal from the German market, selling off
Health and fitness trade show Elevate has beaten a number of organisations to pick up
Digme Fitness will be opening a 3,900sq ft (362sq m) pay-as-you-train branch in London's Blackfriars
Leisure Trust Active Newham has expressed sadness after the death of Para athlete Abdullah Hayayei
A new study has suggested that general fitness levels of different countries can be quantified
Thousands of fitness enthusiasts across Sheffield achieved 8.1 million active minutes during what it called
School summer holidays are creating a class divide between the fitness levels of deprived children
Pure Gym has appointed Rebecca Passmore as its director of operations, replacing Jacques de Bruin,
Low-cost fitness chain Fit For Free looks set to close its UK gyms on Sunday
Lifetime Training has signed a deal to provide level 2 and 3 apprenticeship programmes across
Anytime Fitness has launched a free app that has been integrated with platforms MapMyFitness MVP
The Bannatyne Group has started work on a £80,000 new spa at its Bannatyne’s Health
Fitness hub The White Studio is adding classes and an extra venue to its schedule
A £12m (US$15.6m, €13.7m) leisure centre that has been open for less than 18 months
Expectant mothers should undertake 150 minutes of moderate physical activity spread throughout the week, according
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) is reviewing its staffing structures and investing in technology to improve
Boutique fitness operator Speedflex has installed its hydraulic machinery at the Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf
Low-cost fitness brand JD Gyms expects its portfolio of gyms to increase to around 18
Heathrow Airport has signed a deal with FlyFit to open a wellness and fitness studio
12,300
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
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Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Supplier Showcases
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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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
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Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Newmark
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21-24 Sep 2026
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
Diary dates

Latest news

ukactive and local councils want to see cash earmarked for boosting physical activity in schools
Matrix Fitness UK has appointed Julian Taylor as its marketing director, replacing Gemma Bonnett, who
A third of 11-year-old school pupils will finish Year 6 unable to swim, a report
Cycling studio One 10 has launched in London’s Marylebone, offering two classes under one roof:
Alliance Leisure has made a number of new appointments across its business development team to
Fitness trade show FIBO will be launching a two-day business summit on the African continent,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Health and fitness educator Premier Global NASM has joined the physical activity sector’s professional body
A £1.5m (US$2m, €1.7m) revamp project of a Lincoln leisure centre, managed by operator and
ukactive has teamed up with young people’s charity The Mix to help tackle mental health
Older people taking part in regular physical activity could reduce the risk of developing dementia
L Catterton, the world’s largest consumer-focused private equity firm, has bought a minority stake in
Global fitness brand Les Mills has teamed up with a commercial property company to offer
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Four civilians have been selected to star in Freeletics’ advertising campaign, as the Munich-based fitness
Equipment and software supplier eGym has appointed Eric Wenig as its European director at the
Boutique fitness brand Barry’s Bootcamp is set to increase its European footprint as it opens
The 17th Annual International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) European Congress will focus on what
Virgin Active has launched Punch - a boxing workout that consists of 12 rounds, focusing
Sheffield-based boutique gym TRIB3 has appointed a chief financial officer as the company expands into
Electric muscle stimulation (EMS) franchise Bodystreet is doubling its portfolio of UK sites to six,
St Michaels Health Club has opened after a £2m (US$2.6m, €2.3m) revamp of the former
A growing middle class and the current obesity crisis has made the Asian fitness market
HealthCity, a Netherlands-based fitness company continues their staged withdrawal from the German market, selling off
Health and fitness trade show Elevate has beaten a number of organisations to pick up
Digme Fitness will be opening a 3,900sq ft (362sq m) pay-as-you-train branch in London's Blackfriars
Leisure Trust Active Newham has expressed sadness after the death of Para athlete Abdullah Hayayei
A new study has suggested that general fitness levels of different countries can be quantified
Thousands of fitness enthusiasts across Sheffield achieved 8.1 million active minutes during what it called
School summer holidays are creating a class divide between the fitness levels of deprived children
Pure Gym has appointed Rebecca Passmore as its director of operations, replacing Jacques de Bruin,
Low-cost fitness chain Fit For Free looks set to close its UK gyms on Sunday
Lifetime Training has signed a deal to provide level 2 and 3 apprenticeship programmes across
Anytime Fitness has launched a free app that has been integrated with platforms MapMyFitness MVP
The Bannatyne Group has started work on a £80,000 new spa at its Bannatyne’s Health
Fitness hub The White Studio is adding classes and an extra venue to its schedule
A £12m (US$15.6m, €13.7m) leisure centre that has been open for less than 18 months
Expectant mothers should undertake 150 minutes of moderate physical activity spread throughout the week, according
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) is reviewing its staffing structures and investing in technology to improve
Boutique fitness operator Speedflex has installed its hydraulic machinery at the Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf
Low-cost fitness brand JD Gyms expects its portfolio of gyms to increase to around 18
Heathrow Airport has signed a deal with FlyFit to open a wellness and fitness studio
3681 - 3705 of 12,300
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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