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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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
The philosophy of feng shui has inspired an Issy les Moulineaux-based swimming pool, sports and
Pure World Energy has secured the services of leisure industry veteran Steve Bambury, who has
UK health club operators may leave themselves vulnerable to potential employment tribunals if they fail
Xercise4Less has announced plans to pay all staff above and beyond the new National Living
A new Level 4 strength and conditioning fitness qualification has been created to help fitness
Indian architects Studio Ardete have attempted to “define a new language for exercise and training
The £7m Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre in High Green, Sheffield is set to include
The potential sale of Fitness First UK has sparked “a significant amount of interest,” with
The European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), the annual curtain raiser for FIBO, will take
NHS plans to offer personal trainers and exercise classes to tackle Type 2 diabetes mark
The government has unveiled a new blueprint to boost physical activity and sustainable transport by
Offering personalised exercise programmes at local leisure centres could be the key to protecting young
Inverclyde Leisure has rescued a leisure centre slated for the scrap heap with an innovative
ukactive has called for a major rethink of how children are engaged with physical activity,
Among adults with chronic low back pain, both mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavioural therapy
Fitness supplier eGym has set out plans to ramp up the international expansion of its
Fitness has a major role to play in the fast-changing global landscape, both in terms
International fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev has today (23 March) been announced as the next chair
Spafinder Wellness has launched a new mobile platform, The Wellness App, which gives users the
Health clubs and fitness operators have an “enormous role to play” in helping to achieve
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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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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Opinion
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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Profile
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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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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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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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
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First person
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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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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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.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Latest news

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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
The philosophy of feng shui has inspired an Issy les Moulineaux-based swimming pool, sports and
Pure World Energy has secured the services of leisure industry veteran Steve Bambury, who has
UK health club operators may leave themselves vulnerable to potential employment tribunals if they fail
Xercise4Less has announced plans to pay all staff above and beyond the new National Living
A new Level 4 strength and conditioning fitness qualification has been created to help fitness
Indian architects Studio Ardete have attempted to “define a new language for exercise and training
The £7m Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Centre in High Green, Sheffield is set to include
The potential sale of Fitness First UK has sparked “a significant amount of interest,” with
The European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), the annual curtain raiser for FIBO, will take
NHS plans to offer personal trainers and exercise classes to tackle Type 2 diabetes mark
The government has unveiled a new blueprint to boost physical activity and sustainable transport by
Offering personalised exercise programmes at local leisure centres could be the key to protecting young
Inverclyde Leisure has rescued a leisure centre slated for the scrap heap with an innovative
ukactive has called for a major rethink of how children are engaged with physical activity,
Among adults with chronic low back pain, both mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavioural therapy
Fitness supplier eGym has set out plans to ramp up the international expansion of its
Fitness has a major role to play in the fast-changing global landscape, both in terms
International fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev has today (23 March) been announced as the next chair
Spafinder Wellness has launched a new mobile platform, The Wellness App, which gives users the
Health clubs and fitness operators have an “enormous role to play” in helping to achieve
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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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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