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The national body for sport and physical activity in colleges has refreshed its standards as
US researchers have launched a new study which will explore prevalent marketing trends in the
The founder and CEO of The Gym Group believes that the UK’s budget gym sector
The government must take bold steps to make inroads in tackling Britain’s burgeoning childhood obesity
Disney and Creative England have named Liverpool-based tech firm Citrus Suite as the winner of
It’s here – the 2016 edition of the Health Club Handbook is hot off the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
It’s understood that IMAX, which specialises in creating immersive 3D and 4D cinematic experiences, is
The Bannatyne Group has added a £500,000 gym to its Charlton House Spa Hotel in
Technogym UK has announced that Steve Barton has been promoted to the role of managing
A French architecture studio have created a new dance school in Paris clad in a
Managing director of Anytime Fitness Spain, Rod Hill, has shown his confidence in the model
Budget operator Pure Gym has tapped into London’s booming boutique fitness market with the launch
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has highlighted the importance of technology and apps in trying to
Brunswick Corporation has announced that it has acquired fitness supplier Cybex International for US$195m (€179m,
Devices such as iPhones and tablets should be harnessed to create active lifestyles for children,
GLL has unveiled its brand new £900,000 Better Gym in Stratford, east London, on the
Only nine per cent of toddlers are getting the required levels of physical activity according
ukactive has urged the physical activity sector to ensure it is fully safety compliant and
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Nerio Alessandri, president and founder of equipment giant Technogym, will address global leaders at the
The continued rise of budget gyms doesn’t spell the end for mid and premium market
Gladstone Health and Leisure has announced that it has promoted Tom Withers to the role
Matrix Fitness has elevated UK head of marketing Gemma Bonnett to the new role of
Pure Gym is preparing for a change of ownership, with a stock market float worth
A consortium headed up by the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) has bagged a
Fitness First has sold its Queen’s Park health club in Bournemouth – the site on
The fitness industry must become less insular and more willing to embrace outside talent if
Healthy living sensation The Body Coach has been brought in by Fitness First to help
Health experts are calling for labelling on food and drink to show how much activity
The Irish government has ring-fenced an initial €5.5m (£4.2m, US$6m) for 2016 in a bid
The family team behind independent health club chain truGym are expanding the business into the
Operator LiveWire has kicked off the new year with the unveiling of four upgraded fitness
Physical activity providers should reach out to supporters of disabled people through effective marketing to
British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced an innovative new partnership with Blacks Outdoor Retail to
Fitbug Holdings has secured the services of innovation specialist and former Nokia high flyer Dr
Independent chain i-motion gym has secured the services of former Xercise4Less property director Nikolaj Dockree
Local authority leisure operators must adopt a “more rounded approach” to delivering sport and leisure
The £12m sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde – billed as the UK’s first “fully-inclusive” residential sports
The énergie Group has announced a new tie-up with Warner Bros ahead of the latest
Often the catalyst for a well-intentioned new year health kick, the millions of fitness DVDs
Fitness start-up Dibs Technology has raised US$1m (€920,000, £687,000) in seed funding as the fledgling
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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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The national body for sport and physical activity in colleges has refreshed its standards as
US researchers have launched a new study which will explore prevalent marketing trends in the
The founder and CEO of The Gym Group believes that the UK’s budget gym sector
The government must take bold steps to make inroads in tackling Britain’s burgeoning childhood obesity
Disney and Creative England have named Liverpool-based tech firm Citrus Suite as the winner of
It’s here – the 2016 edition of the Health Club Handbook is hot off the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
It’s understood that IMAX, which specialises in creating immersive 3D and 4D cinematic experiences, is
The Bannatyne Group has added a £500,000 gym to its Charlton House Spa Hotel in
Technogym UK has announced that Steve Barton has been promoted to the role of managing
A French architecture studio have created a new dance school in Paris clad in a
Managing director of Anytime Fitness Spain, Rod Hill, has shown his confidence in the model
Budget operator Pure Gym has tapped into London’s booming boutique fitness market with the launch
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sports minister Tracey Crouch has highlighted the importance of technology and apps in trying to
Brunswick Corporation has announced that it has acquired fitness supplier Cybex International for US$195m (€179m,
Devices such as iPhones and tablets should be harnessed to create active lifestyles for children,
GLL has unveiled its brand new £900,000 Better Gym in Stratford, east London, on the
Only nine per cent of toddlers are getting the required levels of physical activity according
ukactive has urged the physical activity sector to ensure it is fully safety compliant and
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Nerio Alessandri, president and founder of equipment giant Technogym, will address global leaders at the
The continued rise of budget gyms doesn’t spell the end for mid and premium market
Gladstone Health and Leisure has announced that it has promoted Tom Withers to the role
Matrix Fitness has elevated UK head of marketing Gemma Bonnett to the new role of
Pure Gym is preparing for a change of ownership, with a stock market float worth
A consortium headed up by the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) has bagged a
Fitness First has sold its Queen’s Park health club in Bournemouth – the site on
The fitness industry must become less insular and more willing to embrace outside talent if
Healthy living sensation The Body Coach has been brought in by Fitness First to help
Health experts are calling for labelling on food and drink to show how much activity
The Irish government has ring-fenced an initial €5.5m (£4.2m, US$6m) for 2016 in a bid
The family team behind independent health club chain truGym are expanding the business into the
Operator LiveWire has kicked off the new year with the unveiling of four upgraded fitness
Physical activity providers should reach out to supporters of disabled people through effective marketing to
British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced an innovative new partnership with Blacks Outdoor Retail to
Fitbug Holdings has secured the services of innovation specialist and former Nokia high flyer Dr
Independent chain i-motion gym has secured the services of former Xercise4Less property director Nikolaj Dockree
Local authority leisure operators must adopt a “more rounded approach” to delivering sport and leisure
The £12m sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde – billed as the UK’s first “fully-inclusive” residential sports
The énergie Group has announced a new tie-up with Warner Bros ahead of the latest
Often the catalyst for a well-intentioned new year health kick, the millions of fitness DVDs
Fitness start-up Dibs Technology has raised US$1m (€920,000, £687,000) in seed funding as the fledgling
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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
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
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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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.
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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: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
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Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
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
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
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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