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Membership at The Gym Group has broken the 500,000 mark, according to the low-cost brand's
It’s always been the playground of the rich and famous, but Beverly Hills, California now
CIMSPA – the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity – has
Competition in the fitness trade show market has ramped up as a result of Leisure
David Lloyd Leisure has exchanged contracts to buy premium health club The Academy in Harrogate,
Charitable social enterprise Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has been awarded a 10-year contract to run
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Six-time Olympic Gold medallist Jason Kenny will be the headline speaker at this year's Flame
Fitness professionals can now gain advanced skills in personal training after Active IQ launched a
Fitness franchise énergie Group has opened its first corporately ‘owned’ health club in Ormskirk near
Leisure solutions supplier Pulse Group has completed a series of fitness suite refurbishment projects in
FORM – a boutique gym and personal training facility – that will focus on exercise
Boutique fitness operator Barrecore is planning to open its 12th UK studio next month –
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Social enterprise Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has teamed up with the Open Data Institute to
Charitable enterprise Impulse Leisure has invested £500,000 ($645,800, €574,000) in renovating its Lancing Manor club
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired The Park Club – one of the most exclusive
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has launched a campaign to recruit older people to help tackle
Spanish health club franchise AltaFit has opened a second premium site after the acquisition of
The health club industry generated US$83.1bn (€74bn, £64.6bn) in revenue worldwide in 2016, slightly up
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Hilton has unveiled a new in-room wellness concept, Five Feet to Fitness, which brings more
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
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
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
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Obituary
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

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

Membership at The Gym Group has broken the 500,000 mark, according to the low-cost brand's
It’s always been the playground of the rich and famous, but Beverly Hills, California now
CIMSPA – the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity – has
Competition in the fitness trade show market has ramped up as a result of Leisure
David Lloyd Leisure has exchanged contracts to buy premium health club The Academy in Harrogate,
Charitable social enterprise Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has been awarded a 10-year contract to run
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Six-time Olympic Gold medallist Jason Kenny will be the headline speaker at this year's Flame
Fitness professionals can now gain advanced skills in personal training after Active IQ launched a
Fitness franchise énergie Group has opened its first corporately ‘owned’ health club in Ormskirk near
Leisure solutions supplier Pulse Group has completed a series of fitness suite refurbishment projects in
FORM – a boutique gym and personal training facility – that will focus on exercise
Boutique fitness operator Barrecore is planning to open its 12th UK studio next month –
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Social enterprise Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has teamed up with the Open Data Institute to
Charitable enterprise Impulse Leisure has invested £500,000 ($645,800, €574,000) in renovating its Lancing Manor club
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired The Park Club – one of the most exclusive
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has launched a campaign to recruit older people to help tackle
Spanish health club franchise AltaFit has opened a second premium site after the acquisition of
The health club industry generated US$83.1bn (€74bn, £64.6bn) in revenue worldwide in 2016, slightly up
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Hilton has unveiled a new in-room wellness concept, Five Feet to Fitness, which brings more
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
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
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
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
3761 - 3800 of 12,300
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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