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South coast leisure operator BH Live has secured a long-term deal to manage six venues
The UK’s fitness workforce is “ill-equipped” to deal with the needs and requirements of a
Building work has begun on a new leisure centre in Stechford, east Birmingham. The £9m
Physical inactivity levels across the UK should be a source of national embarrassment. This was
A study by Aalborg University in Denmark has shown that using virtual reality can help
US-based gym chain Planet Fitness – which markets its gyms as having non-intimidating environments –
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The future of the National Health Service (NHS) could be secured by investing £1bn in
US-based health club operator LA Fitness has opened a 45,000sq ft (4,200sq m) flagship club
Budget health club operator Xercise4Less is hoping to highlight the “crisis in men’s health” by
Construction work will begin later today (4 November) on a new £5.5m sports and leisure
Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre near Worcester has fully reopened after a £1.1m redevelopment of its
The public is being given the opportunity to offer their views on the new £29m
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Studio subscription service ClassPass is to cap the maximum number of visits its members can
An hour of moderate exercise – such as walking – three times a week can
The founder of budget health club operator Pure Gym, Peter Roberts, has launched a new
US-based health club operator Planet Fitness has reported a 10 per cent increase in like-for-like
Sport England has entered into a technology partnership that will help people get physically active
Nine in 10 health club members admit to having regular “cheat days” – when they
BH Live, a social enterprise which operates leisure facilities across the South of England, is
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology
Industry veteran Gerard McCarthy, who worked for Dalesauna for 25 years, has launched a new
Double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington has officially opened the £11.9m Wyre Forest Leisure Centre in
Dame Sarah Storey, triple gold medalist at this summer’s Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, has been
Not-for-profit health body ukactive has launched a new scholarship initiative to fast-track talented disabled people
Leisure Trust Freedom Leisure has become the latest UK fitness enterprise to be awarded the
Budget health club operator The Gym Group has appointed Nick Henwood to the newly-created role
The threat to the existence of public parks is a threat to the nation’s physical
Leisure design and build specialist Createability has made a double appointment in order to bolster
US-based health club chain Equinox has revealed plans to open two new properties in London.
US-based health club chain Crunch has hit a milestone by securing its 100 franchise deal
Tim Hewett, former business development director of Places for People Leisure, has been appointed to
Westway Trust – the charity which oversees the development and regeneration of land under the
The value of the global fitness equipment market is set to reach US$12.89bn (€11.83bn, £10.56bn)
Footballing trio Rio Ferdinand, Mark Noble and Bobby Zamora have launched an innovative urban regeneration
UK-based Champneys health spa resorts have entered into partnership with the National Health Service (NHS),
US-based premium fitness club operator Equinox has opened a new flagship property in Hollywood, California.
Kingston Council in South London has given the go ahead for a trio of “next
Independently-owned fitness studio operator Ten Health and Fitness has created a new “injury-proof” yoga class
People who achieve the UK government's target of 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week
A group of politicians has criticised “failing” PE teachers and published a wide-ranging report with
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Latest news

South coast leisure operator BH Live has secured a long-term deal to manage six venues
The UK’s fitness workforce is “ill-equipped” to deal with the needs and requirements of a
Building work has begun on a new leisure centre in Stechford, east Birmingham. The £9m
Physical inactivity levels across the UK should be a source of national embarrassment. This was
A study by Aalborg University in Denmark has shown that using virtual reality can help
US-based gym chain Planet Fitness – which markets its gyms as having non-intimidating environments –
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The future of the National Health Service (NHS) could be secured by investing £1bn in
US-based health club operator LA Fitness has opened a 45,000sq ft (4,200sq m) flagship club
Budget health club operator Xercise4Less is hoping to highlight the “crisis in men’s health” by
Construction work will begin later today (4 November) on a new £5.5m sports and leisure
Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre near Worcester has fully reopened after a £1.1m redevelopment of its
The public is being given the opportunity to offer their views on the new £29m
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Studio subscription service ClassPass is to cap the maximum number of visits its members can
An hour of moderate exercise – such as walking – three times a week can
The founder of budget health club operator Pure Gym, Peter Roberts, has launched a new
US-based health club operator Planet Fitness has reported a 10 per cent increase in like-for-like
Sport England has entered into a technology partnership that will help people get physically active
Nine in 10 health club members admit to having regular “cheat days” – when they
BH Live, a social enterprise which operates leisure facilities across the South of England, is
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology
Industry veteran Gerard McCarthy, who worked for Dalesauna for 25 years, has launched a new
Double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington has officially opened the £11.9m Wyre Forest Leisure Centre in
Dame Sarah Storey, triple gold medalist at this summer’s Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, has been
Not-for-profit health body ukactive has launched a new scholarship initiative to fast-track talented disabled people
Leisure Trust Freedom Leisure has become the latest UK fitness enterprise to be awarded the
Budget health club operator The Gym Group has appointed Nick Henwood to the newly-created role
The threat to the existence of public parks is a threat to the nation’s physical
Leisure design and build specialist Createability has made a double appointment in order to bolster
US-based health club chain Equinox has revealed plans to open two new properties in London.
US-based health club chain Crunch has hit a milestone by securing its 100 franchise deal
Tim Hewett, former business development director of Places for People Leisure, has been appointed to
Westway Trust – the charity which oversees the development and regeneration of land under the
The value of the global fitness equipment market is set to reach US$12.89bn (€11.83bn, £10.56bn)
Footballing trio Rio Ferdinand, Mark Noble and Bobby Zamora have launched an innovative urban regeneration
UK-based Champneys health spa resorts have entered into partnership with the National Health Service (NHS),
US-based premium fitness club operator Equinox has opened a new flagship property in Hollywood, California.
Kingston Council in South London has given the go ahead for a trio of “next
Independently-owned fitness studio operator Ten Health and Fitness has created a new “injury-proof” yoga class
People who achieve the UK government's target of 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week
A group of politicians has criticised “failing” PE teachers and published a wide-ranging report with
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HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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.
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: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
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