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Fitness First Middle East has opened its first ever standalone studio not attached to a
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness has launched a new Level 4 qualification in Strength
Health clubs worldwide saw revenues slip to US$81bn (€72bn, £55bn) in 2015, despite an increase
The number of swimming pools in the UK continued to decrease over 2015/16 – although
Life Fitness has secured the services of former D2F Fitness managing director Danny Oliver, who
A little known amendment to taxation laws means UK health clubs could be entitled to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Freedom Leisure has become the latest operator to join the Dementia Friendly Swimming programme, with
Regular exercise for over-50s could be vital in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease,
As UK life expectancy continues to climb, Nuffield Health has shone a light on shifting
As little as 30 minutes of exercise per week has the potential to significantly reduce
Health and fitness industry networking event SIBEC UK 2016 gets underway at The Belfry in
Wexer Virtual has teamed up with Connected Fitness Labs – a stand-alone subsidiary of Fitness
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
ukactive has begun its search for a new chair of its Membership Council, with previous
The énergie Group has shot past its £500,000 target on Crowdcube, reaching the milestone with
Sports and physical activity projects bidding for Big Lottery Fund money may be subject to
A new report has accused public health bodies of colluding with the food industry to
Fusion Lifestyle has transformed a disused basement underneath a swimming pool in Southgate to create
Dramatic gains in life expectancy have been made globally since 2000, but major inequalities persist
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
DW Sports Fitness director Scott Best has moved into the booming boutique studio sector with
A group of North London schools could be among the first in the country to
Sport England has pledged to work with CIMSPA to produce a new workforce strategy by
Sport England has made tackling physical inactivity its number one priority, with plans to triple
Sport England has confirmed that it will replace its Active People Survey with a revised
As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five
As part of its new 2016-2021 strategy, Sport England has scaled back the number of
Sport England has launched a new fund which aims to support small local sport facilities
Sport England will plough “hundreds of millions of pounds” into 10 different places across England
Upmarket London gym chain Third Space will debut its new boutique studio concept next week
Europe’s largest budget health club chain Basic-Fit has announced it is planning to float on
Architecture studio Farrells have been honoured with an NEC Award for their delivery of a
PayAsUGym has today (17 May) launched a new business intelligence platform – dubbed the ‘Partner
1Rebel has grabbed the headlines once again with plans for a series of group cycling
Wexer Virtual has opened a new central London headquarters as the virtual fitness provider seeks
The Bannatyne Group is aiming to help city slickers stay fighting fit with the aid
More than a third (38 per cent) of UK employees believe their working environment is
The UK’s gyms and health clubs have more members than ever before, with a record
Leisure centres should curtail the “unethical” selling of junk food if they want to be
Five architecture practices have been shortlisted to design a major new leisure centre in Islington,
Regular exercise from an early age could hold the key to guarding against the often-devastating
Swimming’s effect on the physical and mental health of the population will be investigated by
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
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
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
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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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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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Latest news

Fitness First Middle East has opened its first ever standalone studio not attached to a
Outdoor fitness specialist British Military Fitness has launched a new Level 4 qualification in Strength
Health clubs worldwide saw revenues slip to US$81bn (€72bn, £55bn) in 2015, despite an increase
The number of swimming pools in the UK continued to decrease over 2015/16 – although
Life Fitness has secured the services of former D2F Fitness managing director Danny Oliver, who
A little known amendment to taxation laws means UK health clubs could be entitled to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Freedom Leisure has become the latest operator to join the Dementia Friendly Swimming programme, with
Regular exercise for over-50s could be vital in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease,
As UK life expectancy continues to climb, Nuffield Health has shone a light on shifting
As little as 30 minutes of exercise per week has the potential to significantly reduce
Health and fitness industry networking event SIBEC UK 2016 gets underway at The Belfry in
Wexer Virtual has teamed up with Connected Fitness Labs – a stand-alone subsidiary of Fitness
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
ukactive has begun its search for a new chair of its Membership Council, with previous
The énergie Group has shot past its £500,000 target on Crowdcube, reaching the milestone with
Sports and physical activity projects bidding for Big Lottery Fund money may be subject to
A new report has accused public health bodies of colluding with the food industry to
Fusion Lifestyle has transformed a disused basement underneath a swimming pool in Southgate to create
Dramatic gains in life expectancy have been made globally since 2000, but major inequalities persist
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
DW Sports Fitness director Scott Best has moved into the booming boutique studio sector with
A group of North London schools could be among the first in the country to
Sport England has pledged to work with CIMSPA to produce a new workforce strategy by
Sport England has made tackling physical inactivity its number one priority, with plans to triple
Sport England has confirmed that it will replace its Active People Survey with a revised
As Sport England reveals its vision for sport and physical activity over the next five
As part of its new 2016-2021 strategy, Sport England has scaled back the number of
Sport England has launched a new fund which aims to support small local sport facilities
Sport England will plough “hundreds of millions of pounds” into 10 different places across England
Upmarket London gym chain Third Space will debut its new boutique studio concept next week
Europe’s largest budget health club chain Basic-Fit has announced it is planning to float on
Architecture studio Farrells have been honoured with an NEC Award for their delivery of a
PayAsUGym has today (17 May) launched a new business intelligence platform – dubbed the ‘Partner
1Rebel has grabbed the headlines once again with plans for a series of group cycling
Wexer Virtual has opened a new central London headquarters as the virtual fitness provider seeks
The Bannatyne Group is aiming to help city slickers stay fighting fit with the aid
More than a third (38 per cent) of UK employees believe their working environment is
The UK’s gyms and health clubs have more members than ever before, with a record
Leisure centres should curtail the “unethical” selling of junk food if they want to be
Five architecture practices have been shortlisted to design a major new leisure centre in Islington,
Regular exercise from an early age could hold the key to guarding against the often-devastating
Swimming’s effect on the physical and mental health of the population will be investigated by
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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: 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: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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