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Hyde Park’s Serpentine pond – the venue for the London 2012 open water marathon swims
PayasUgym has launched an exciting new series of fitness festivals designed to showcase the hottest
A school in Oxford has teamed up with the local council to open a £700,000
énergie Group is aiming to promote healthy lifestyles and positive body image through the launch
The Gym Group is the only health club chain to have made it through to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Jason Moskal, vice president of lifestyle brands for the Intercontinental Hotel Group, discussed the future
Low cost health club chain easyGym is reportedly being prepared for a sale. According to
Fitness First has quietly pulled down the shutters on its BEAT microgym in Charing Cross,
The government has given its backing to several new vocational qualifications for 16-19 year-olds preparing
Boutique fitness software solutions provider Glofox has secured a major cash injection as the firm
Women in Sport is attempting to counter female physical activity drop-off rates during the winter
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The government should significantly rethink its taxation of gym memberships to get to grips with
The winners of the 2014 Stirling Prize, Haworth Tompkins, have replaced Frank Gehry on a
London Sport – the network which offers support to local sports providers – has set
Fitness instructor Mr Motivator has said he’s on a new mission to tackle youth inactivity
Iconic children’s programme Sesame Street is adding venture capital to its portfolio, with its not-for-profit
With a recent study showing that more than 60 per cent of the adult population
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
IHRSA’s decision to open an office in Brussels has come under fire from former ukactive
Architecture studio YOD have renovated and modernised a Soviet-era building in a Ukrainian pine forest
Precor has announced that it will soon launch a new Spinner Rally bike – the
Health and fitness operator Life Time will open its first New York fitness club in
British Military Fitness (BMF) has launched a new training academy for fitness instructors and personal
1Rebel’s new collaboration with hip activewear brand Sweaty Betty is the catalyst for the boutique
Dame Kelly Holmes has been announced as the new ambassador for fitness supplier Physical Company’s
Female-focused fitness chain Frame is looking at sites outside of London as it seeks to
Alan Ellis has left his role as strategic account manager at Matrix Fitness UK to
The Gym Group is seeking staff from the hospitality sector to help fuel its expansion
Sports giant Nike has launched a 3.2m sq ft (297,000sq m) expansion of its world
Leisure operator BH Live has made another high-profile acquisition as it continues its strong start
Lifetime Training has secured a major new partnership with GLL to become the key training
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has opened a new office in Brussels
Former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has announced that he is working on a new fitness
Sport England has launched a consultation process as it prepares to develop its plan to
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is calling on employers to drive a radical overhaul of offices to
A facility billed as “the largest bouldering gym in the world” has opened in Austin,
Road cycling world champion Lizzie Armitstead has become the latest high profile athlete to join
Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market
The former wife of Duncan Bannatyne is expanding her own fast-growing fitness empire with the
Renowned London nightclub Annabel’s is to be given a new lease of life with plans
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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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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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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

Welcome to the new-look Sports Management, the first and only place for all the latest
Hyde Park’s Serpentine pond – the venue for the London 2012 open water marathon swims
PayasUgym has launched an exciting new series of fitness festivals designed to showcase the hottest
A school in Oxford has teamed up with the local council to open a £700,000
énergie Group is aiming to promote healthy lifestyles and positive body image through the launch
The Gym Group is the only health club chain to have made it through to
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Jason Moskal, vice president of lifestyle brands for the Intercontinental Hotel Group, discussed the future
Low cost health club chain easyGym is reportedly being prepared for a sale. According to
Fitness First has quietly pulled down the shutters on its BEAT microgym in Charing Cross,
The government has given its backing to several new vocational qualifications for 16-19 year-olds preparing
Boutique fitness software solutions provider Glofox has secured a major cash injection as the firm
Women in Sport is attempting to counter female physical activity drop-off rates during the winter
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The government should significantly rethink its taxation of gym memberships to get to grips with
The winners of the 2014 Stirling Prize, Haworth Tompkins, have replaced Frank Gehry on a
London Sport – the network which offers support to local sports providers – has set
Fitness instructor Mr Motivator has said he’s on a new mission to tackle youth inactivity
Iconic children’s programme Sesame Street is adding venture capital to its portfolio, with its not-for-profit
With a recent study showing that more than 60 per cent of the adult population
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
IHRSA’s decision to open an office in Brussels has come under fire from former ukactive
Architecture studio YOD have renovated and modernised a Soviet-era building in a Ukrainian pine forest
Precor has announced that it will soon launch a new Spinner Rally bike – the
Health and fitness operator Life Time will open its first New York fitness club in
British Military Fitness (BMF) has launched a new training academy for fitness instructors and personal
1Rebel’s new collaboration with hip activewear brand Sweaty Betty is the catalyst for the boutique
Dame Kelly Holmes has been announced as the new ambassador for fitness supplier Physical Company’s
Female-focused fitness chain Frame is looking at sites outside of London as it seeks to
Alan Ellis has left his role as strategic account manager at Matrix Fitness UK to
The Gym Group is seeking staff from the hospitality sector to help fuel its expansion
Sports giant Nike has launched a 3.2m sq ft (297,000sq m) expansion of its world
Leisure operator BH Live has made another high-profile acquisition as it continues its strong start
Lifetime Training has secured a major new partnership with GLL to become the key training
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has opened a new office in Brussels
Former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has announced that he is working on a new fitness
Sport England has launched a consultation process as it prepares to develop its plan to
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is calling on employers to drive a radical overhaul of offices to
A facility billed as “the largest bouldering gym in the world” has opened in Austin,
Road cycling world champion Lizzie Armitstead has become the latest high profile athlete to join
Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market
The former wife of Duncan Bannatyne is expanding her own fast-growing fitness empire with the
Renowned London nightclub Annabel’s is to be given a new lease of life with plans
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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: 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: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Passionate about our customers’ success, Physical designs, sources and supplies industry-leading, high-quality products that help ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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