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Standards and quality assurance organisation PD Approval has been awarded a contract to provide endorsement
Gym operator Xercise4Less will be inviting non-members to visit and train for free over the
Registered charity Fusion Lifestyle is investing £14m (UA$17.3m, €16.1m) to upgrade facilities across its estate.
The first phase of a £5million (US$6.1m, €5.7m) redevelopment of Salt Ayre Leisure Centre has
Imoves - a digital teaching platform to help get schools active - has been named
US-based Title Boxing Club is set to add more than 70 new clubs in the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Public health policy should be focused on preventing the decline of physical activity during childhood,
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has revealed the 2017 cohort of its
Italy-based equipment supplier Technogym has joined forces with computer giant IBM as part of plans
Low-cost health club operator The Gym Group is placing itself at the heart of the
The Gym Group turned around losses of £12.7m (US$15.4m, €14.5m) for 2015 to post a
US-based fitness operator 24 Hour Fitness has signed a pioneering partnership with the United States
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Boxology, the boxing-based training programme, has been recognised by Active IQ’s Professional Recognition scheme and
Fitness First clubs in Australia will become 24/7 operations, the chief executive officer of its
Fitness First Middle East will launch ladies-only gyms in Saudi Arabia this year, complementing the
A former semi-professional rugby player has opened a 4,800sq ft (446sq m) training and conditioning
Fitness giant McFit has launched a new Cyberobics ‘concept store’ in Berlin, showcasing the company’s
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget was a “missed opportunity” for the government to demonstrate its
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Retention Convention will focus on the impact a happy workforce has on retaining leisure
Nike is planning to launch a hijab for female Muslim athletes, as it looks to
London-based gym chain Gymbox experienced a 28.2 per cent surge in profits as its expansion
Fitness and leisure qualification body Active IQ has strengthened its team with the addition of
TDR Capital, the owner of the David Lloyd gyms, is gearing up to sell the
“Archaic” town planning laws are blocking fitness businesses from having impactful presences on English high
Everyone Active has signed a 20-year deal to provide sports and leisure facilities in the
The "annihilation" of mid-market fitness operators has been the biggest major change in the industry
Fitness providers could be doing more to engage with people who suffer from mental health
Facility development specialist Alliance Leisure has been appointed to lead a new UK leisure framework,
The Pulse Group has completed the design, build and gym installation work at Go! Active
Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First Asia have merged to create one of the largest fitness
Boutique gym operator TRIB3 has appointed Rod Hill as its European managing director. As reported
David Lloyd Leisure has been named number 21 in the Sunday Times’ Top 30 Best
Former England football captain Alan Shearer has opened a 760sq ft (70.6sq m) Speedflex studio
The Gym Group experienced a 21 per cent year-on-year increase in the number of member
Gyms should display posters and mount social media campaigns to highlight the risks of drug
A “stadium-like” new aquatics centre in Budapest has been unveiled ahead of the World Swimming
Tech firm FORTË has launched a subscription-based streaming platform, offering live and on-demand boutique fitness
EuropeActive has launched a survey to make sure the correct education and training is being
Fitness operator Ten Health and Fitness is launching a 2,700sq ft (251sq m) studio in
Proposals by Salford Community Leisure (SCL) and Sport England will see more than £31million of
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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Profile
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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Standards and quality assurance organisation PD Approval has been awarded a contract to provide endorsement
Gym operator Xercise4Less will be inviting non-members to visit and train for free over the
Registered charity Fusion Lifestyle is investing £14m (UA$17.3m, €16.1m) to upgrade facilities across its estate.
The first phase of a £5million (US$6.1m, €5.7m) redevelopment of Salt Ayre Leisure Centre has
Imoves - a digital teaching platform to help get schools active - has been named
US-based Title Boxing Club is set to add more than 70 new clubs in the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Public health policy should be focused on preventing the decline of physical activity during childhood,
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has revealed the 2017 cohort of its
Italy-based equipment supplier Technogym has joined forces with computer giant IBM as part of plans
Low-cost health club operator The Gym Group is placing itself at the heart of the
The Gym Group turned around losses of £12.7m (US$15.4m, €14.5m) for 2015 to post a
US-based fitness operator 24 Hour Fitness has signed a pioneering partnership with the United States
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Boxology, the boxing-based training programme, has been recognised by Active IQ’s Professional Recognition scheme and
Fitness First clubs in Australia will become 24/7 operations, the chief executive officer of its
Fitness First Middle East will launch ladies-only gyms in Saudi Arabia this year, complementing the
A former semi-professional rugby player has opened a 4,800sq ft (446sq m) training and conditioning
Fitness giant McFit has launched a new Cyberobics ‘concept store’ in Berlin, showcasing the company’s
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Budget was a “missed opportunity” for the government to demonstrate its
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Retention Convention will focus on the impact a happy workforce has on retaining leisure
Nike is planning to launch a hijab for female Muslim athletes, as it looks to
London-based gym chain Gymbox experienced a 28.2 per cent surge in profits as its expansion
Fitness and leisure qualification body Active IQ has strengthened its team with the addition of
TDR Capital, the owner of the David Lloyd gyms, is gearing up to sell the
“Archaic” town planning laws are blocking fitness businesses from having impactful presences on English high
Everyone Active has signed a 20-year deal to provide sports and leisure facilities in the
The "annihilation" of mid-market fitness operators has been the biggest major change in the industry
Fitness providers could be doing more to engage with people who suffer from mental health
Facility development specialist Alliance Leisure has been appointed to lead a new UK leisure framework,
The Pulse Group has completed the design, build and gym installation work at Go! Active
Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First Asia have merged to create one of the largest fitness
Boutique gym operator TRIB3 has appointed Rod Hill as its European managing director. As reported
David Lloyd Leisure has been named number 21 in the Sunday Times’ Top 30 Best
Former England football captain Alan Shearer has opened a 760sq ft (70.6sq m) Speedflex studio
The Gym Group experienced a 21 per cent year-on-year increase in the number of member
Gyms should display posters and mount social media campaigns to highlight the risks of drug
A “stadium-like” new aquatics centre in Budapest has been unveiled ahead of the World Swimming
Tech firm FORTË has launched a subscription-based streaming platform, offering live and on-demand boutique fitness
EuropeActive has launched a survey to make sure the correct education and training is being
Fitness operator Ten Health and Fitness is launching a 2,700sq ft (251sq m) studio in
Proposals by Salford Community Leisure (SCL) and Sport England will see more than £31million of
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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