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The Bannatyne Group has invested £500,000 (US$624,900, €588,800) into improving equipment and facilities at its
The American Copper Buildings – a soaring pair of copper-clad luxury rental towers linked by
Sports minister Tracey Crouch MP will deliver this year’s keynote address at Elevate, the UK’s
Golf and health club operator The Club Company is pumping £1.7m (US$2.1m, €2m) into refurbishing
US-based health club chain Orangetheory Fitness has signed a deal to expand its concept in
ukactive will start its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 by unveiling a line-up of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Functional training equipment developer Fitness Anywhere LLC, known as TRX, has been awarded more than
Fitness First has launched a new concept club in the centre of Cologne, Germany, as
ClassPass members can now visit their favourite studio as many times as they want by
David Lloyd Clubs is partnering with obstacle course race Spartan for the second year running
The Pulse Group has been named as the official two-year partner of the Physical Activity
Low-cost gyms and boutique operations helped the European fitness market grow in 2016 as membership
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
US-based health club operator Equinox has entered the boutique fitness market by opening a standalone
Fitbug Holdings, the online health and wellbeing services provider, is changing its trading name to
More than 20m UK adults are increasing their risk of heart disease and costing the
Ronald van der Vis, chairman of low-cost European fitness firm Basic-Fit, will step down next
Vintage-inspired cardio workout SwingTrain, which has the backing of BBC Dragons' Den investor Deborah Meaden,
Explorer Bear Grylls will be launching his indoor fitness programme in London at trampoline park
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Les Mills fitness instructors have the opportunity to gain CIMSPA continuing professional development (CPD) points
Exercise, Move, Dance Partnership (EMDP) – the national governing body for group exercise – has
Pure Gym's planned initial public offering (IPO) that was abandoned last year cost the group
Increased membership numbers helped Pure Gym record strong financial results in 2016, with further rises
South African investment group Brait, which owns a controlling stake in Virgin Active, has scrapped
Pulse Fitness - the dedicated equipment arm of the Pulse Group - has supplied and
The Bannatyne Group increased its pre-tax profit by 51 per cent to £11.6m (US$14.6m, €13.4m),
Hatton Boxing is piloting its first ever in-gym boxing zone – a 592sq ft (55sq
A £23million (US$28.7m, €26.6m) leisure centre in Hampshire - managed by Everyone Active - is
Boutique fitness brand Barrecore will be opening its seventh London studio in Moorgate next month.
Guidance covering the construction of indoor trampoline parks, as well as operating and maintenance requirements,
Memberships in Germany's fitness market broke the 10 million mark for the first time in
German fitness operator McFit has launched a new gym concept centred around design and music.
A record number of new club openings helped low-cost European fitness operator Basic-Fit increase its
Everyone Active has won the contract to manage and operate leisure centres in Warwick over
Boutique fitness operator Boom Cycle is growing its portfolio with two new London sites –
Mark Smith has left his post as chief executive officer of 24 Hour Fitness and
Fifty MPs, including sports minister Tracey Crouch, gathered to address and mingle with sport and
US-based software specialist Zenrez has credited the increasing popularity of boutique fitness and yoga studios
The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good
Former regional competitive 400-metre sprinter Peter Arnold will be opening an Anytime Fitness gym within
Standards and quality assurance organisation PD Approval has been awarded a contract to provide endorsement
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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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The Bannatyne Group has invested £500,000 (US$624,900, €588,800) into improving equipment and facilities at its
The American Copper Buildings – a soaring pair of copper-clad luxury rental towers linked by
Sports minister Tracey Crouch MP will deliver this year’s keynote address at Elevate, the UK’s
Golf and health club operator The Club Company is pumping £1.7m (US$2.1m, €2m) into refurbishing
US-based health club chain Orangetheory Fitness has signed a deal to expand its concept in
ukactive will start its countdown to National Fitness Day 2017 by unveiling a line-up of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Functional training equipment developer Fitness Anywhere LLC, known as TRX, has been awarded more than
Fitness First has launched a new concept club in the centre of Cologne, Germany, as
ClassPass members can now visit their favourite studio as many times as they want by
David Lloyd Clubs is partnering with obstacle course race Spartan for the second year running
The Pulse Group has been named as the official two-year partner of the Physical Activity
Low-cost gyms and boutique operations helped the European fitness market grow in 2016 as membership
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
US-based health club operator Equinox has entered the boutique fitness market by opening a standalone
Fitbug Holdings, the online health and wellbeing services provider, is changing its trading name to
More than 20m UK adults are increasing their risk of heart disease and costing the
Ronald van der Vis, chairman of low-cost European fitness firm Basic-Fit, will step down next
Vintage-inspired cardio workout SwingTrain, which has the backing of BBC Dragons' Den investor Deborah Meaden,
Explorer Bear Grylls will be launching his indoor fitness programme in London at trampoline park
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Les Mills fitness instructors have the opportunity to gain CIMSPA continuing professional development (CPD) points
Exercise, Move, Dance Partnership (EMDP) – the national governing body for group exercise – has
Pure Gym's planned initial public offering (IPO) that was abandoned last year cost the group
Increased membership numbers helped Pure Gym record strong financial results in 2016, with further rises
South African investment group Brait, which owns a controlling stake in Virgin Active, has scrapped
Pulse Fitness - the dedicated equipment arm of the Pulse Group - has supplied and
The Bannatyne Group increased its pre-tax profit by 51 per cent to £11.6m (US$14.6m, €13.4m),
Hatton Boxing is piloting its first ever in-gym boxing zone – a 592sq ft (55sq
A £23million (US$28.7m, €26.6m) leisure centre in Hampshire - managed by Everyone Active - is
Boutique fitness brand Barrecore will be opening its seventh London studio in Moorgate next month.
Guidance covering the construction of indoor trampoline parks, as well as operating and maintenance requirements,
Memberships in Germany's fitness market broke the 10 million mark for the first time in
German fitness operator McFit has launched a new gym concept centred around design and music.
A record number of new club openings helped low-cost European fitness operator Basic-Fit increase its
Everyone Active has won the contract to manage and operate leisure centres in Warwick over
Boutique fitness operator Boom Cycle is growing its portfolio with two new London sites –
Mark Smith has left his post as chief executive officer of 24 Hour Fitness and
Fifty MPs, including sports minister Tracey Crouch, gathered to address and mingle with sport and
US-based software specialist Zenrez has credited the increasing popularity of boutique fitness and yoga studios
The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good
Former regional competitive 400-metre sprinter Peter Arnold will be opening an Anytime Fitness gym within
Standards and quality assurance organisation PD Approval has been awarded a contract to provide endorsement
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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: 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.
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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Passionate about our customers’ success, Physical designs, sources and supplies industry-leading, high-quality products that help ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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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