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Basketball-themed fitness chain PickUp USA Fitness has secured a new franchised site in Charlottesville, Virginia.
US-based health club chain Orangetheory Fitness has opened its first corporate-owned studio in New York
Sport England has ushered in a new era of data collection by publishing its first
The boutique fitness sector will take centre stage during a one-day workshop being held by
JD Gyms is expanding its portfolio from eight to ten sites with new facilities in
David Lloyd Kensington is undergoing a £5.5m makeover and will become London's third Harbour Club, joining Chelsea
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Virgin Group has increased its involvement in the fitness and exercise sector with the
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has been taken over by Sports Coach UK “in
Council and NHS workers in Fife, Scotland, are being encouraged to get more active as
Triathlete and Paralympic gold medalist Andy Lewis has officially opened Bristol's redeveloped Bradley Stoke Leisure
Westin Hotels & Resorts is calling on travellers to be mindful of their wellbeing while
Up-and-coming professionals in the physical activity industry will have the chance to further the careers
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Spa industry veteran Amanda Al-Masri has been named vice president of spa services for Equinox,
Building work on a £30million leisure centre in County Down, Northern Ireland, will begin early
Lincs Inspire is introducing a wellness scheme targeting over 55s or anyone with an ongoing
American sportswear and sports accessories manufacturer Under Armour (UA) is investing US$1bn (£811m; €935.5m) in
Building work on a new leisure centre in Slough, Berkshire, is set to begin after
Fitness studio franchise YourZone45 is planning to open a fifth site in West Yorkshire this
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Indoor cycling innovator Wattbike will be rolling out its performance bike at luxury Hilton hotels
Premier League football club Sunderland is offering young players qualifications to transition into the health
The management of two leisure centres in Preston, Lancashire, will be transferred to Greenwich Leisure
Exercise provider Les Mills has relaunched fitness programmes at LiveWire leisure centres in Warrington, Cheshire.
Construction company Heron Bros has been appointed as the contractor to design and build three
Member sales and retention helped revenues at Total Fitness Health Clubs Ltd grow by 8
Fitness expo FitCon will be staging UK and international bodybuilding qualification competitions during its conference
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has completed an £800,000 upgrade to its fitness facilities at The
A Health and Sport Committee set up by the Scottish Parliament has launched a public
Virgin Active has launched its first-ever global marketing campaign, which focuses on the operator’s innovative
A new healthy living strategy, which aims to combat health inequality, has been set out
Physical activity - no matter how minimal - can have a positive effect on happiness,
Boxing Futures is partnering training provider Boxercise to help socially disadvantaged young people access the
The Kier Group has been appointed as the contractor to carry out pre-construction work on
The Gym Group will attempt to boost and diversify its income throughout 2017 by exploring
The Gym Group is on course to meet its target of new openings for 2017,
Anytime Fitness has opened its 100th UK gym in Ladbroke Grove, northwest London.   The
Education and training providers in the health and fitness sector need to embrace learning technology
MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks
People who meet recommended physical activity targets by cramming in exercise over the weekend gain
David Lloyd Clubs is opening a pop-up cafe that will take exercise as payment, as
BAM Construction has been chosen as the preferred building contractor to work on the pre-construction
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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.
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Company profiles
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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
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Latest news

Basketball-themed fitness chain PickUp USA Fitness has secured a new franchised site in Charlottesville, Virginia.
US-based health club chain Orangetheory Fitness has opened its first corporate-owned studio in New York
Sport England has ushered in a new era of data collection by publishing its first
The boutique fitness sector will take centre stage during a one-day workshop being held by
JD Gyms is expanding its portfolio from eight to ten sites with new facilities in
David Lloyd Kensington is undergoing a £5.5m makeover and will become London's third Harbour Club, joining Chelsea
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Virgin Group has increased its involvement in the fitness and exercise sector with the
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), has been taken over by Sports Coach UK “in
Council and NHS workers in Fife, Scotland, are being encouraged to get more active as
Triathlete and Paralympic gold medalist Andy Lewis has officially opened Bristol's redeveloped Bradley Stoke Leisure
Westin Hotels & Resorts is calling on travellers to be mindful of their wellbeing while
Up-and-coming professionals in the physical activity industry will have the chance to further the careers
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Spa industry veteran Amanda Al-Masri has been named vice president of spa services for Equinox,
Building work on a £30million leisure centre in County Down, Northern Ireland, will begin early
Lincs Inspire is introducing a wellness scheme targeting over 55s or anyone with an ongoing
American sportswear and sports accessories manufacturer Under Armour (UA) is investing US$1bn (£811m; €935.5m) in
Building work on a new leisure centre in Slough, Berkshire, is set to begin after
Fitness studio franchise YourZone45 is planning to open a fifth site in West Yorkshire this
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Indoor cycling innovator Wattbike will be rolling out its performance bike at luxury Hilton hotels
Premier League football club Sunderland is offering young players qualifications to transition into the health
The management of two leisure centres in Preston, Lancashire, will be transferred to Greenwich Leisure
Exercise provider Les Mills has relaunched fitness programmes at LiveWire leisure centres in Warrington, Cheshire.
Construction company Heron Bros has been appointed as the contractor to design and build three
Member sales and retention helped revenues at Total Fitness Health Clubs Ltd grow by 8
Fitness expo FitCon will be staging UK and international bodybuilding qualification competitions during its conference
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has completed an £800,000 upgrade to its fitness facilities at The
A Health and Sport Committee set up by the Scottish Parliament has launched a public
Virgin Active has launched its first-ever global marketing campaign, which focuses on the operator’s innovative
A new healthy living strategy, which aims to combat health inequality, has been set out
Physical activity - no matter how minimal - can have a positive effect on happiness,
Boxing Futures is partnering training provider Boxercise to help socially disadvantaged young people access the
The Kier Group has been appointed as the contractor to carry out pre-construction work on
The Gym Group will attempt to boost and diversify its income throughout 2017 by exploring
The Gym Group is on course to meet its target of new openings for 2017,
Anytime Fitness has opened its 100th UK gym in Ladbroke Grove, northwest London.   The
Education and training providers in the health and fitness sector need to embrace learning technology
MPs have discussed the most effective ways to use cash raised from the soft drinks
People who meet recommended physical activity targets by cramming in exercise over the weekend gain
David Lloyd Clubs is opening a pop-up cafe that will take exercise as payment, as
BAM Construction has been chosen as the preferred building contractor to work on the pre-construction
3961 - 4000 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
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
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
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
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Diary dates
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