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Pure Gym has made a significant push into the corporate wellness market through a new
Xercise4Less has kicked off a new week-long wellness campaign providing bargain gym memberships to help
Gone are the days of overtly “selling stuff”. That was the message from Sid Jatia,
Pure Gym has given itself a solid launchpad for its expected summer IPO, reporting significant
Spanish franchise operator Altafit recently launched its 40th site – the first to have a
When it comes to behaviour change and inspiring the nation to be more active, attitude
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Everyone Active has beaten off competition from rival operators to land a seven-year contract as
The doors are set to open on a new £15m (US$21.3m, €18.9m) leisure centre in
Metropolitan has just launched a 6,000sq m club in Badalona, Spain – its first in
Parkrun – the body which organises free 5km runs for the public – has criticised
The Bannatyne Group is sizing up a £300m float on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM)
Sport England’s funding to SkillsActive – the owner of fitness professional register REPs – has
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Baylor College of Medicine researchers have discovered that female mice that voluntarily exercise during pregnancy
Despite several reports to the contrary, Pure Gym is not planning to list on the
The organisers of FIBO 2016 have hailed its “exceptional position” in the health and fitness
New wellness-focused free consumer magazine Balance launched yesterday in London, with copies of the monthly
The European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport told delegates at last week’s European
Beginning an exercise intervention programme with motivational interviewing to ease inactive clients into the idea
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Mental health charity Mind has launched a Sport England-backed physical activity project aimed to support
British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced plans to take its fitness classes from the park
Sport England funding should be rebalanced in favour of locally-led organisations and away from national
Taking the stairs is normally associated with keeping your body strong and healthy, but new
The Newham Council-funded £14.7m Atherton Leisure Centre opened last weekend (2 April), bringing a raft
Structured fitness programmes have the potential to help children become more physically active, stronger and
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has issued a defiant rebuttal to online rumours that
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Dame Sally Davies, is to discuss the key role
To understand how people can live longer throughout the world, researchers at University of California,
Last month saw the launch of what’s claimed to be the most extensive wellness and
Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Exerp
The budget gym sector increased its dominance in the European fitness market in 2015, according
FIBO, the world's largest trade show for fitness, wellness and health, kicks off this morning
London-based boutique fitness studios 1Rebel and Core Collective have announced they will continue to work
Global megastar Beyoncé is hoping to help females get crazy in love with fitness through
Schools will be able to take advantage of a free swimming programme provided by the
More than 10,000 inactive young Londoners have taken part in physical activity since April 2015
More than 3,000 properties across 100 countries are expected to take part in Global Wellness
eGym UK has secured the services of industry veteran Andrew Bagnall, who as sales director
Leisure sites in Tameside, Greater Manchester, are set to benefit from a £20m investment to
Fitness First’s fruitless bid to acquire rival LA fitness has proved a ‘blessing in disguise’
Boutique hotel operator Morgans Hotel Group has launched a series of wellness programmes and partnerships
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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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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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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Latest news

Pure Gym has made a significant push into the corporate wellness market through a new
Xercise4Less has kicked off a new week-long wellness campaign providing bargain gym memberships to help
Gone are the days of overtly “selling stuff”. That was the message from Sid Jatia,
Pure Gym has given itself a solid launchpad for its expected summer IPO, reporting significant
Spanish franchise operator Altafit recently launched its 40th site – the first to have a
When it comes to behaviour change and inspiring the nation to be more active, attitude
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Everyone Active has beaten off competition from rival operators to land a seven-year contract as
The doors are set to open on a new £15m (US$21.3m, €18.9m) leisure centre in
Metropolitan has just launched a 6,000sq m club in Badalona, Spain – its first in
Parkrun – the body which organises free 5km runs for the public – has criticised
The Bannatyne Group is sizing up a £300m float on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM)
Sport England’s funding to SkillsActive – the owner of fitness professional register REPs – has
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Baylor College of Medicine researchers have discovered that female mice that voluntarily exercise during pregnancy
Despite several reports to the contrary, Pure Gym is not planning to list on the
The organisers of FIBO 2016 have hailed its “exceptional position” in the health and fitness
New wellness-focused free consumer magazine Balance launched yesterday in London, with copies of the monthly
The European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport told delegates at last week’s European
Beginning an exercise intervention programme with motivational interviewing to ease inactive clients into the idea
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Mental health charity Mind has launched a Sport England-backed physical activity project aimed to support
British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced plans to take its fitness classes from the park
Sport England funding should be rebalanced in favour of locally-led organisations and away from national
Taking the stairs is normally associated with keeping your body strong and healthy, but new
The Newham Council-funded £14.7m Atherton Leisure Centre opened last weekend (2 April), bringing a raft
Structured fitness programmes have the potential to help children become more physically active, stronger and
The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has issued a defiant rebuttal to online rumours that
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Dame Sally Davies, is to discuss the key role
To understand how people can live longer throughout the world, researchers at University of California,
Last month saw the launch of what’s claimed to be the most extensive wellness and
Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Exerp
The budget gym sector increased its dominance in the European fitness market in 2015, according
FIBO, the world's largest trade show for fitness, wellness and health, kicks off this morning
London-based boutique fitness studios 1Rebel and Core Collective have announced they will continue to work
Global megastar Beyoncé is hoping to help females get crazy in love with fitness through
Schools will be able to take advantage of a free swimming programme provided by the
More than 10,000 inactive young Londoners have taken part in physical activity since April 2015
More than 3,000 properties across 100 countries are expected to take part in Global Wellness
eGym UK has secured the services of industry veteran Andrew Bagnall, who as sales director
Leisure sites in Tameside, Greater Manchester, are set to benefit from a £20m investment to
Fitness First’s fruitless bid to acquire rival LA fitness has proved a ‘blessing in disguise’
Boutique hotel operator Morgans Hotel Group has launched a series of wellness programmes and partnerships
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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
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
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson 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: 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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
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Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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