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Plans for a multi-million pound leisure centre in Eastbourne have been given the go-ahead. Councillors
A Wrexham leisure centre that was threatened with closure will remain open after local councillors
Budget gym chain, Xercise4Less, has made The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list for the
The Pulse Group has appointed Matt Johnson as its new executive director of the company’s
Two-thirds (65.6 per cent) of adults aged between 50 and 70 years old – known
UK’s flagship carrier British Airways (BA) is developing an ingestible “wellness pill,” which would allow
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Development of a £23.5million leisure centre in Clydebank, Scotland is set to be completed early
Boutique fitness studio operator Barrecore is looking to expand “rapidly across the UK and Europe”
A planning application has been submitted for a £10m leisure centre and community hub in
A council leisure centre will cost 60 per cent more than originally budgeted for due
Fusion Lifestyle has signed a deal to operate leisure centres in South Hams and West
Proposals to knock down a leisure centre and build a new facility as part of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
US low-cost gym franchise Retro Fitness is planning to open more than 30 sites in
US-based fitness operator 24 Hour Fitness has opened a new 30,000sq ft (2,790sq m) club
The wearable technology sector grew by 3.1 per cent year on year in the third
Norway is promoting cycling across the country by investing in ‘bicycle hotels’ – storage facilities
Charitable social enterprise Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has taken over the management and operation of
A £15m leisure centre has won an award for best large non-residential building in Leicestershire.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The UK government has published draft legislation for its planned sugar tax on soft drinks,
Leisure operator Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) has signed a deal with Disability Sports Coach (DSC)
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
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
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
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,
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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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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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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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

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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
HCM magazine
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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

Plans for a multi-million pound leisure centre in Eastbourne have been given the go-ahead. Councillors
A Wrexham leisure centre that was threatened with closure will remain open after local councillors
Budget gym chain, Xercise4Less, has made The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list for the
The Pulse Group has appointed Matt Johnson as its new executive director of the company’s
Two-thirds (65.6 per cent) of adults aged between 50 and 70 years old – known
UK’s flagship carrier British Airways (BA) is developing an ingestible “wellness pill,” which would allow
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Development of a £23.5million leisure centre in Clydebank, Scotland is set to be completed early
Boutique fitness studio operator Barrecore is looking to expand “rapidly across the UK and Europe”
A planning application has been submitted for a £10m leisure centre and community hub in
A council leisure centre will cost 60 per cent more than originally budgeted for due
Fusion Lifestyle has signed a deal to operate leisure centres in South Hams and West
Proposals to knock down a leisure centre and build a new facility as part of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
US low-cost gym franchise Retro Fitness is planning to open more than 30 sites in
US-based fitness operator 24 Hour Fitness has opened a new 30,000sq ft (2,790sq m) club
The wearable technology sector grew by 3.1 per cent year on year in the third
Norway is promoting cycling across the country by investing in ‘bicycle hotels’ – storage facilities
Charitable social enterprise Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) has taken over the management and operation of
A £15m leisure centre has won an award for best large non-residential building in Leicestershire.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The UK government has published draft legislation for its planned sugar tax on soft drinks,
Leisure operator Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) has signed a deal with Disability Sports Coach (DSC)
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
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
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
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,
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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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
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Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
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
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
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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