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New Zealand rugby star and motivational leadership expert Sean Fitzpatrick has been announced as the
The Retention Convention is back for 2016 with a second installment, featuring a bumper cast
Public Health England (PHE) has today (7 March) launched a major new campaign which aims
Having conquered the country’s capital, Britain’s booming boutique fitness sector looks set to spread its
Places for People Leisure has announced that Carolyn D’Costa has been appointed to the company’s
Fitness supplier Schwinn wants to ensure the DJ decks won’t be the only things spinning
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
ukactive has kicked off the application process for its new Future Leaders programme, which aims
Fitness First has made waves across the internet with a new campaign promoting its BioScore
Duncan Bannatyne has rewarded the senior management team which helped his health club chain navigate
Everyone Active has bolstered its footprint across the North East of England with a new
Efforts to professionalise the physical activity sector workforce have suffered a setback, after new statistics
After years of planning, the brand new Heston Pools and Fitness facility in Hounslow has
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
GYMetrix – which uses wireless technology to measure gym equipment usage – is expanding its
NHS England has today (1 March) announced plans to create 10 ‘healthy new towns’ across
The UK’s outdated town planning laws are blocking fitness studios from boosting physical activity on
Circadian Trust is overseeing a multi-million pound redevelopment programme funded by South Gloucestershire Council to
Health clubs should invest more in star fitness instructors to reflect their value to the
Researchers at Brown University in the US have found that people with higher scores for
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Canadian operator GoodLife Fitness is on target to reach its goal of 100 low-cost clubs
The government’s long overdue childhood obesity strategy is facing further delays, with the document now
Exploring how the government’s new Sports Strategy will shape the future of the physical activity
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has urged local authorities to partner with brands to maintain their physical
The number of people exercising for the express purpose of benefiting their health has more
Third Space CEO Colin Waggett has laid out ambitions for his new health club chain
A pair of gyms in Warminster, run independently by two sisters and their husbands, have
Italian wellness giant Technogym is pushing forward with plans for a partial IPO in Italy,
A new £5.34m leisure facility will be shared by residents in Crowle and pupils at
Xercise4Less has secured a new £7.6m funding round from its equity partner the Business Growth
The Local Government Association (LGA) has cautioned that councils will have to continue to divert
Everyone Active has kicked off an 11-year leisure management contract with Hart District Council, which
Sportswear giant Adidas has launched a pop-up fitness experience in East London, offering free classes
Oxygen Freejumping has set its sights on reaching 30 locations across the UK by 2018,
John Whittingdale – the secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport – is one
US gym chain Brick has teamed up with advertising giant BBDO New York to create
Leeds-based gym chain Xercise4Less has led a £1m refurbishment of its flagship club after the
A new study from the University of Sydney reveals that people with depression are 60
In celebration of International Women’s Day today (8 March), London’s Ushvani Spa is hosting a
Interior designers and brand developers Ignacio Cadena and Michel Rojkind have created a spinning studio
Fitness technology giant Gantner has been acquired by the private equity backer behind high street
World renowned strength coach Charles R Poliquin – who is known for coaching Olympic and
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Latest news

New Zealand rugby star and motivational leadership expert Sean Fitzpatrick has been announced as the
The Retention Convention is back for 2016 with a second installment, featuring a bumper cast
Public Health England (PHE) has today (7 March) launched a major new campaign which aims
Having conquered the country’s capital, Britain’s booming boutique fitness sector looks set to spread its
Places for People Leisure has announced that Carolyn D’Costa has been appointed to the company’s
Fitness supplier Schwinn wants to ensure the DJ decks won’t be the only things spinning
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
ukactive has kicked off the application process for its new Future Leaders programme, which aims
Fitness First has made waves across the internet with a new campaign promoting its BioScore
Duncan Bannatyne has rewarded the senior management team which helped his health club chain navigate
Everyone Active has bolstered its footprint across the North East of England with a new
Efforts to professionalise the physical activity sector workforce have suffered a setback, after new statistics
After years of planning, the brand new Heston Pools and Fitness facility in Hounslow has
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
GYMetrix – which uses wireless technology to measure gym equipment usage – is expanding its
NHS England has today (1 March) announced plans to create 10 ‘healthy new towns’ across
The UK’s outdated town planning laws are blocking fitness studios from boosting physical activity on
Circadian Trust is overseeing a multi-million pound redevelopment programme funded by South Gloucestershire Council to
Health clubs should invest more in star fitness instructors to reflect their value to the
Researchers at Brown University in the US have found that people with higher scores for
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Canadian operator GoodLife Fitness is on target to reach its goal of 100 low-cost clubs
The government’s long overdue childhood obesity strategy is facing further delays, with the document now
Exploring how the government’s new Sports Strategy will shape the future of the physical activity
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has urged local authorities to partner with brands to maintain their physical
The number of people exercising for the express purpose of benefiting their health has more
Third Space CEO Colin Waggett has laid out ambitions for his new health club chain
A pair of gyms in Warminster, run independently by two sisters and their husbands, have
Italian wellness giant Technogym is pushing forward with plans for a partial IPO in Italy,
A new £5.34m leisure facility will be shared by residents in Crowle and pupils at
Xercise4Less has secured a new £7.6m funding round from its equity partner the Business Growth
The Local Government Association (LGA) has cautioned that councils will have to continue to divert
Everyone Active has kicked off an 11-year leisure management contract with Hart District Council, which
Sportswear giant Adidas has launched a pop-up fitness experience in East London, offering free classes
Oxygen Freejumping has set its sights on reaching 30 locations across the UK by 2018,
John Whittingdale – the secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport – is one
US gym chain Brick has teamed up with advertising giant BBDO New York to create
Leeds-based gym chain Xercise4Less has led a £1m refurbishment of its flagship club after the
A new study from the University of Sydney reveals that people with depression are 60
In celebration of International Women’s Day today (8 March), London’s Ushvani Spa is hosting a
Interior designers and brand developers Ignacio Cadena and Michel Rojkind have created a spinning studio
Fitness technology giant Gantner has been acquired by the private equity backer behind high street
World renowned strength coach Charles R Poliquin – who is known for coaching Olympic and
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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.
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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: Create
Create is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards through ...
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Company profile: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Supplier Showcases
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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
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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