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Technogym has been appointed the official fitness equipment supplier for the Gold Coast 2018 (GC2018)
Matrix Fitness UK has named Matthew Pengelly as its new managing director. Pengelly, who has
Gyms and health clubs that offer virtual fitness can significantly drive higher levels of member
An inactive lifestyle increases the risk developing kidney or bladder cancer, according to a US
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less is planning to expand its Xercise4Perks initiative to include discounts at
Fitness First Asia has created an indoor triathlon training ground at its club in Bonifacio
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A happy workforce and the impact this has on health club member retention was the
The Bannatyne Group has teamed up with Becky Adlington’s SwimStars to offer children the chance
ukactive has kicked off its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 with the launch of
Jubilee Hall Trust won two accolades at the Sporta UK Awards 2017 during a ceremony
Pulse Group has been tasked with helping in the planning and design of a sports
Two of the 16 health clubs which David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) intended to acquire from
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Independently-owned fitness operator Ten Health & Fitness has a new place to showcase its ‘Move
A 3,500sq m (37,600sq ft) Shangri-La health club designed to “inject energy into the heart
The sport and physical activity sector's professional development body has increased its network in the
Australian fitness franchise F45 has sold 50 franchises in the UK with 15 studios expected
Management company 3d Leisure is introducing a "Monday Mile" initiative at its corporate wellbeing sites
Fusion Lifestyle has held successful talks with a Devon swimming trust and South Hams District
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The NHS should move £100m (US$129.4m, €116.3m) from its drug budget into a physical activity
Health experts have debunked the idea that people can be overweight but medically fit, according
Inclusivity in tackling the country's inactivity crisis was the major theme at this year's Elevate
The DW Group has appointed Martin Long as its chief executive officer. Long led the
US-based health club chain 24 Hour Fitness has kept up its rapid pace of expansion
The global connected gym equipment market is set to grow at an annual rate of
Andy Graham has been named the new senior sales executive of club management software specialist
Kickboxing-themed gym operator 9Round has opened its 500th location in Orlando, Florida, US. The franchise-based
The chief executive officer of Link4Life, the Trust that operates leisure services on behalf of
Sports and Leisure Management (SLM), which trades as Everyone Active, has won a 10-year contract
The health and fitness industry in Latin America generates US$6bn (£4.7bn, €5.5bn) each year, according
More than half of people working in the sport, leisure and fitness industry feel as
René Moos's gym chain Basic-Fit reported revenues of €76.9m (US$83.6m, £64.8m) in the first three
Jon Johnston – the man who transformed Matrix Fitness UK into a £40m (US$51.7m, €47.6m)
Nuffield Health has launched a series of bespoke health assessments for UK businesses as it
Sugary drinks have been permanently removed from vending machines and cafes at leisure centres run
Sheffield-based boutique gym TRIB3 has appointed Michel Parada as its managing director for France as
The UK health and fitness industry has continued to grow with the private sector being
ukactive has promoted its executive director Steven Ward to the position of CEO, the health
Martin Seibold, the managing director of Fitness First UK, has left the company eight months
Consumer spending on gym use and sporting activity increased during the first quarter of 2017,
Physical activity advocate Dr Zoe Williams has called for support and funding for new initiatives
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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

Technogym has been appointed the official fitness equipment supplier for the Gold Coast 2018 (GC2018)
Matrix Fitness UK has named Matthew Pengelly as its new managing director. Pengelly, who has
Gyms and health clubs that offer virtual fitness can significantly drive higher levels of member
An inactive lifestyle increases the risk developing kidney or bladder cancer, according to a US
Budget gym chain Xercise4Less is planning to expand its Xercise4Perks initiative to include discounts at
Fitness First Asia has created an indoor triathlon training ground at its club in Bonifacio
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A happy workforce and the impact this has on health club member retention was the
The Bannatyne Group has teamed up with Becky Adlington’s SwimStars to offer children the chance
ukactive has kicked off its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 with the launch of
Jubilee Hall Trust won two accolades at the Sporta UK Awards 2017 during a ceremony
Pulse Group has been tasked with helping in the planning and design of a sports
Two of the 16 health clubs which David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) intended to acquire from
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Independently-owned fitness operator Ten Health & Fitness has a new place to showcase its ‘Move
A 3,500sq m (37,600sq ft) Shangri-La health club designed to “inject energy into the heart
The sport and physical activity sector's professional development body has increased its network in the
Australian fitness franchise F45 has sold 50 franchises in the UK with 15 studios expected
Management company 3d Leisure is introducing a "Monday Mile" initiative at its corporate wellbeing sites
Fusion Lifestyle has held successful talks with a Devon swimming trust and South Hams District
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The NHS should move £100m (US$129.4m, €116.3m) from its drug budget into a physical activity
Health experts have debunked the idea that people can be overweight but medically fit, according
Inclusivity in tackling the country's inactivity crisis was the major theme at this year's Elevate
The DW Group has appointed Martin Long as its chief executive officer. Long led the
US-based health club chain 24 Hour Fitness has kept up its rapid pace of expansion
The global connected gym equipment market is set to grow at an annual rate of
Andy Graham has been named the new senior sales executive of club management software specialist
Kickboxing-themed gym operator 9Round has opened its 500th location in Orlando, Florida, US. The franchise-based
The chief executive officer of Link4Life, the Trust that operates leisure services on behalf of
Sports and Leisure Management (SLM), which trades as Everyone Active, has won a 10-year contract
The health and fitness industry in Latin America generates US$6bn (£4.7bn, €5.5bn) each year, according
More than half of people working in the sport, leisure and fitness industry feel as
René Moos's gym chain Basic-Fit reported revenues of €76.9m (US$83.6m, £64.8m) in the first three
Jon Johnston – the man who transformed Matrix Fitness UK into a £40m (US$51.7m, €47.6m)
Nuffield Health has launched a series of bespoke health assessments for UK businesses as it
Sugary drinks have been permanently removed from vending machines and cafes at leisure centres run
Sheffield-based boutique gym TRIB3 has appointed Michel Parada as its managing director for France as
The UK health and fitness industry has continued to grow with the private sector being
ukactive has promoted its executive director Steven Ward to the position of CEO, the health
Martin Seibold, the managing director of Fitness First UK, has left the company eight months
Consumer spending on gym use and sporting activity increased during the first quarter of 2017,
Physical activity advocate Dr Zoe Williams has called for support and funding for new initiatives
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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 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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
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Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
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.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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