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Researchers at the University of Nottingham are recruiting thousands of parkrun participants to assess whether
LFX, the business network for UK fitness industry professionals, is to stage its first event
Sport England has announced that the latest tranche of National Lottery funding will see £8.2m
Fitness presenter Rachel Holmes is launching a new pop-up fitness concept which will see three
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym is targeting significant international growth after securing €2.1m (US$2.3m,
New research from Japan looking at cognitive performance in older men has found that regular
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Scientists have warned of the dangers of purchasing weight loss or workout supplements over the
Virgin Active has continued its three-year, £100m investment in its UK portfolio with the unveiling
A Sport England-funded Olympic legacy swimming pool takes centre stage at the newly-opened Royton Leisure
After years of hype and expectation, wearable technology will finally take its place in the
The Global Wellness Institute has been granted its 501(c)(3) status – the most common form
The Gym Group has confirmed that it has acquired two sites from independent gym chain
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global fitness giant Les Mills is aiming to help conventional health clubs counter the threat
Leisure industry entrepreneur Daniel Jones has left his role as sales director of Physique Sports
The £11m Tadworth Leisure & Community Centre has officially opened in Surrey, superseding the nearby
Spending all day sitting down may not just be bad for your backside: it could
A new £44m complex combining Consett Academy with a new leisure centre which will be
Three quarters of the public want the government to invest more in making cycling safer,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The international health club market saw revenues grow by 5.3 per cent last year, according
Amid the endless memes and awful puns, the standout feature of ‘Back to the Future
Tanni Grey-Thompson has called on Public Health England (PHE) to bring added substance to its
A new budget gym has been launched by fitness industry veteran Mike Walker, who hopes
Scientists have produced more evidence outlining the dangers of a high-fat diet, with a new
The world has gone wearable tech crazy over the past couple of years, but Jawbone
“Driving membership growth through innovation in fitness” will be the theme for the third European
Today (19 October) saw the official launch of a new initiative – Universal Fitness Innovation
Randi Zuckerburg has been announced as a keynote speaker for IHRSA 2016 and will offer
Public Health England (PHE) has today (19 October) published new guidance for educators and exercise
The ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) has appointed Mike Farrar chair of the ASA Group Board.
Active Nation has promoted Stuart Martin to become the leisure operator and charity’s new managing
Finalists have been announced for the 2015 Active Training Awards, which will be presented on
Despite having greater access to exercise and wellness tools than ever before, barely half of
Anytime Fitness has made six new hires to boost its UK property team as the
A physical activity initiative to build a lasting legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games has
Baltic club operator Impuls has announced its entry into Latvia, with two budget clubs set
Jeremy McCarthy, group director of spa for Mandarin Oriental, outlined the ways in which wellness
Speculation is mounting that Fitness First could soon be up for sale, with owner Oaktree
Leisure-net Solutions has announced that it will launch a new physical activity industry networking event
It’s been dubbed ‘the new smoking’ but sitting might not be as bad for your
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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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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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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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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Latest news

Researchers at the University of Nottingham are recruiting thousands of parkrun participants to assess whether
LFX, the business network for UK fitness industry professionals, is to stage its first event
Sport England has announced that the latest tranche of National Lottery funding will see £8.2m
Fitness presenter Rachel Holmes is launching a new pop-up fitness concept which will see three
Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym is targeting significant international growth after securing €2.1m (US$2.3m,
New research from Japan looking at cognitive performance in older men has found that regular
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Scientists have warned of the dangers of purchasing weight loss or workout supplements over the
Virgin Active has continued its three-year, £100m investment in its UK portfolio with the unveiling
A Sport England-funded Olympic legacy swimming pool takes centre stage at the newly-opened Royton Leisure
After years of hype and expectation, wearable technology will finally take its place in the
The Global Wellness Institute has been granted its 501(c)(3) status – the most common form
The Gym Group has confirmed that it has acquired two sites from independent gym chain
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global fitness giant Les Mills is aiming to help conventional health clubs counter the threat
Leisure industry entrepreneur Daniel Jones has left his role as sales director of Physique Sports
The £11m Tadworth Leisure & Community Centre has officially opened in Surrey, superseding the nearby
Spending all day sitting down may not just be bad for your backside: it could
A new £44m complex combining Consett Academy with a new leisure centre which will be
Three quarters of the public want the government to invest more in making cycling safer,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The international health club market saw revenues grow by 5.3 per cent last year, according
Amid the endless memes and awful puns, the standout feature of ‘Back to the Future
Tanni Grey-Thompson has called on Public Health England (PHE) to bring added substance to its
A new budget gym has been launched by fitness industry veteran Mike Walker, who hopes
Scientists have produced more evidence outlining the dangers of a high-fat diet, with a new
The world has gone wearable tech crazy over the past couple of years, but Jawbone
“Driving membership growth through innovation in fitness” will be the theme for the third European
Today (19 October) saw the official launch of a new initiative – Universal Fitness Innovation
Randi Zuckerburg has been announced as a keynote speaker for IHRSA 2016 and will offer
Public Health England (PHE) has today (19 October) published new guidance for educators and exercise
The ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) has appointed Mike Farrar chair of the ASA Group Board.
Active Nation has promoted Stuart Martin to become the leisure operator and charity’s new managing
Finalists have been announced for the 2015 Active Training Awards, which will be presented on
Despite having greater access to exercise and wellness tools than ever before, barely half of
Anytime Fitness has made six new hires to boost its UK property team as the
A physical activity initiative to build a lasting legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games has
Baltic club operator Impuls has announced its entry into Latvia, with two budget clubs set
Jeremy McCarthy, group director of spa for Mandarin Oriental, outlined the ways in which wellness
Speculation is mounting that Fitness First could soon be up for sale, with owner Oaktree
Leisure-net Solutions has announced that it will launch a new physical activity industry networking event
It’s been dubbed ‘the new smoking’ but sitting might not be as bad for your
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa has teamed up with The Biggest Loser Resort
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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
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
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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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: Create
Create is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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