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The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
North Herts Council in the UK is set to deliver one of the nation's largest
Premium London operator, Third Space, has launched a pioneering performance testing facility, the Performance Lab,
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The UK government is briefing journalists that a major pivot to prevention can be expected
Everybody Health and Leisure, a charity operating facilities for Cheshire East Council in the UK,
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Life Time – which yesterday did a US$150m sales and leaseback deal on three of
The Health and Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is calling on US club operators and members
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Fitness, wellness and spa brand, Equinox, has been announced as the operator of a new
Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
A new recovery brand – Re:set by Pure – will open its first studio in
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
Go Fit has invested more than €20 million in its latest development, a 22,000 square
US athletic country club chain, Life Time, has broadened its offering with the acquisition of
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote
After a decade of lobbying by the Health & Fitness Association, the US House of
Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
Treningshelse Holding has consolidated all its health club operations under a new brand – Sporty –
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Tony de Leede is selling the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat that sits on 320 acres of
Sandwell Leisure Trust in the UK has teamed up with Stronger Wellness to open a
UK Active and Swim England are urging the government to provide support for swimming pools
The UK fitness industry is growing in terms of members, market value and penetration, according
Mindbody, which also owns Booker and Classpass has revealed a new parent brand for the
Exercise can reduce the risk of cancer relapse more effectively than drugs, according to new
Global investment firm, Carlyle Global Credit is providing a financing package of €280 million to
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Latest news

The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
North Herts Council in the UK is set to deliver one of the nation's largest
Premium London operator, Third Space, has launched a pioneering performance testing facility, the Performance Lab,
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
Planet Fitness, which is listed on the Nasdaq, is thought to be positioning for a
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The UK government is briefing journalists that a major pivot to prevention can be expected
Everybody Health and Leisure, a charity operating facilities for Cheshire East Council in the UK,
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Life Time – which yesterday did a US$150m sales and leaseback deal on three of
The Health and Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is calling on US club operators and members
Oldham Active has created the new role of head of health and wellbeing to tackle
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Fitness, wellness and spa brand, Equinox, has been announced as the operator of a new
Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
A new recovery brand – Re:set by Pure – will open its first studio in
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
Go Fit has invested more than €20 million in its latest development, a 22,000 square
US athletic country club chain, Life Time, has broadened its offering with the acquisition of
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote
After a decade of lobbying by the Health & Fitness Association, the US House of
Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
Treningshelse Holding has consolidated all its health club operations under a new brand – Sporty –
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Tony de Leede is selling the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat that sits on 320 acres of
Sandwell Leisure Trust in the UK has teamed up with Stronger Wellness to open a
UK Active and Swim England are urging the government to provide support for swimming pools
The UK fitness industry is growing in terms of members, market value and penetration, according
Mindbody, which also owns Booker and Classpass has revealed a new parent brand for the
Exercise can reduce the risk of cancer relapse more effectively than drugs, according to new
Global investment firm, Carlyle Global Credit is providing a financing package of €280 million to
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry 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.
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: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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