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A major new leisure complex – boasting a leisure centre, restaurants and hotel – will
A UK leisure centre gym will begin offering “silent sessions” following requests from members who
A lack of physical activity among boys may result in them falling behind in reading
Life Time Fitness has agreed to pay almost US$1 million (€943,103; £792,487) to thousands of
The leisure centre and health club industry needs to embrace the potential of the digital
Leisure industry organisations including GLL, Future Fit Training and Les Mills UK were some of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Health and fitness operators could be missing out on additional revenue from their members by
Huffington Post founder, Arianna Huffington, has launched a new media business focused on wellness. Called
Virgin Active has launched its latest full-service Collection club in the re-generated Silo District in
Move Smart, a new gym concept in Malta based around high levels of personalisation and
Nuffield Health has become the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
Parisian gym-goers could soon be powering scenic boat trips along the River Seine on a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
In order to provide a sustainable service for its customers, the fitness sector needs to
Physical activity trackers are more likely to motivate people to get physically active if their
Club Pilates, the US-based boutique pilates franchise, has set a target of having 360 studios
US-based fitness operator 24 Hour Fitness will open a club at a mixed-use development in
An NHS body has told obese patients to lose weight or face delays in having
Workers are being encouraged to liven up their lunch breaks by taking part in bite
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Former Leicester Tigers and England international rugby player Leon Lloyd will address active-net 2017 delegates
Health and fitness providers are missing out on business by not targeting the older market,
A leisure centre could be set for the axe because it is considered unsustainable to
British organisation Ourmala has been granted a slice of a €600,000 (£512,733, US$636,226) European Commission
Market analyst IBISWorld predicts the US health club market to generate revenues of US$30.1bn (£24.2bn,
The first 12 physical activity disruptors to benefit from the ActiveLab startup mentoring scheme have
Leisure management company 3d leisure has secured a deal to operate a Gymophobics-branded ladies-only fitness
UK Olympians and Paralympians attended the launch of Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme, which offers
A breathing-based meditation practice known as Sudarshan Kriya yoga helped alleviate severe depression in people
Dover District Council has finalised its team to deliver a £26m leisure centre in the
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) plans to convert a Grade II listed library into a gym
Test Valley Borough Council has appointed Places for People Leisure (PPL) to manage its leisure
ukactive remains confident that it can encourage the government to extend its tax relief scheme
Exercise is likely to benefit breast and prostate cancer patients, both during and after treatment,
UK-based DNA profiling company DNAFit will start offering its services to members of the Gold’s
Fitness technology firm Wexer has bought Dutch-based company ClubVirtual for an undisclosed fee. According to
Exercise and internet-based therapy should be considered for the treatment of mild to moderate depression
Exercise, Movement and Dance Partnership (EMDP) - the national governing body for group exercise in
SUPfit has teamed up with Active IQ to develop a nationally-recognised bespoke qualification for those
The Bannatyne Group has added a 67th site to its portfolio after buying the Carrefour
People who are offered an element of competition as part of their exercise regime are
Organisations, groups and individuals who contribute to increasing the levels of physical activity across the
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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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A major new leisure complex – boasting a leisure centre, restaurants and hotel – will
A UK leisure centre gym will begin offering “silent sessions” following requests from members who
A lack of physical activity among boys may result in them falling behind in reading
Life Time Fitness has agreed to pay almost US$1 million (€943,103; £792,487) to thousands of
The leisure centre and health club industry needs to embrace the potential of the digital
Leisure industry organisations including GLL, Future Fit Training and Les Mills UK were some of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Health and fitness operators could be missing out on additional revenue from their members by
Huffington Post founder, Arianna Huffington, has launched a new media business focused on wellness. Called
Virgin Active has launched its latest full-service Collection club in the re-generated Silo District in
Move Smart, a new gym concept in Malta based around high levels of personalisation and
Nuffield Health has become the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
Parisian gym-goers could soon be powering scenic boat trips along the River Seine on a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
In order to provide a sustainable service for its customers, the fitness sector needs to
Physical activity trackers are more likely to motivate people to get physically active if their
Club Pilates, the US-based boutique pilates franchise, has set a target of having 360 studios
US-based fitness operator 24 Hour Fitness will open a club at a mixed-use development in
An NHS body has told obese patients to lose weight or face delays in having
Workers are being encouraged to liven up their lunch breaks by taking part in bite
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Former Leicester Tigers and England international rugby player Leon Lloyd will address active-net 2017 delegates
Health and fitness providers are missing out on business by not targeting the older market,
A leisure centre could be set for the axe because it is considered unsustainable to
British organisation Ourmala has been granted a slice of a €600,000 (£512,733, US$636,226) European Commission
Market analyst IBISWorld predicts the US health club market to generate revenues of US$30.1bn (£24.2bn,
The first 12 physical activity disruptors to benefit from the ActiveLab startup mentoring scheme have
Leisure management company 3d leisure has secured a deal to operate a Gymophobics-branded ladies-only fitness
UK Olympians and Paralympians attended the launch of Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme, which offers
A breathing-based meditation practice known as Sudarshan Kriya yoga helped alleviate severe depression in people
Dover District Council has finalised its team to deliver a £26m leisure centre in the
Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) plans to convert a Grade II listed library into a gym
Test Valley Borough Council has appointed Places for People Leisure (PPL) to manage its leisure
ukactive remains confident that it can encourage the government to extend its tax relief scheme
Exercise is likely to benefit breast and prostate cancer patients, both during and after treatment,
UK-based DNA profiling company DNAFit will start offering its services to members of the Gold’s
Fitness technology firm Wexer has bought Dutch-based company ClubVirtual for an undisclosed fee. According to
Exercise and internet-based therapy should be considered for the treatment of mild to moderate depression
Exercise, Movement and Dance Partnership (EMDP) - the national governing body for group exercise in
SUPfit has teamed up with Active IQ to develop a nationally-recognised bespoke qualification for those
The Bannatyne Group has added a 67th site to its portfolio after buying the Carrefour
People who are offered an element of competition as part of their exercise regime are
Organisations, groups and individuals who contribute to increasing the levels of physical activity across the
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
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
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.
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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: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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