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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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
ukactive and local councils want to see cash earmarked for boosting physical activity in schools
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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,
Health and fitness educator Premier Global NASM has joined the physical activity sector’s professional body
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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,
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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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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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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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HCM People

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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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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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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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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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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Latest news

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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
ukactive and local councils want to see cash earmarked for boosting physical activity in schools
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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,
Health and fitness educator Premier Global NASM has joined the physical activity sector’s professional body
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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,
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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
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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.
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: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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