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Hitting the weights provides a major boost to breast cancer survivors trying to regain muscle
Key influencers from across the spa and wellness industry have gathered in Barcelona, Spain, today
National guidelines to ensure baby and toddler safety during swimming lessons are being launched today
Everyone Active has taken charge of four new leisure centres after winning a 10-year contract
An impressive line-up of leading public health figures will take to the stage at the
Pure Gym founder and executive chair Peter Roberts has called on the government to abolish
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a strong rebuttal to a Times article which appeared
London-based fitness chain Soho Gyms has moved to draw a line under speculation of a
In the future, the success of fitness equipment suppliers will depend on the strength of
Jubilee Hall Trust has pioneered a new programme to get the feet of inactive Londoners
Scientists in Canada believe they have found the secret to keeping asthma symptoms in check:
Operator Freedom Leisure has continued its recent momentum by securing the contract to manage three
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new association has been launched with a mission to unify campaigners working to protect
Work is moving forward on a new £15m lifestyle facility in Crewe, with spring 2016
Celebrity chef and food campaigner Jamie Oliver has thrown his support behind a new wellbeing
Fitness First has spent £1.9m on a major renovation of its Cottons London Bridge club
Work experience is more important than academic qualifications, according to operators taking part in the
A brand new industry event aiming to bring together a wide range of sectors to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Xercise4Less is continuing its quest for dominance in the West Midlands, with plans to launch
Sports Direct Fitness is laying the foundations for its ‘aggressive’ expansion over the next year
Services giant Serco’s plans to offload its leisure arm as part of CEO Rupert Soames’
Scientists in Australia have hailed a ‘major breakthrough’ which could lead to drug treatments which
TV Dragon and leisure entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne has said he feels ‘betrayed’ over revelations of
The ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) has appointed Mike Thompson to lead the organisation’s marketing, communications
An array of fitness industry thought leaders will make up ukactive’s newly-elected Suppliers Council, which
Nuffield Health has announced that Steve Gray will replace David Mobbs as chief executive when
Premium German health and fitness chain Elements is set to open two new clubs in
The latest data on physical activity levels in the European Union seem to suggest that
Canadian chain GoodLife Fitness has teamed up with US health club operator 24 Hour Fitness
Snap Fitness aims to more than double its UK footprint by the end of this
Nuffield Health group CEO David Mobbs has announced that he is to stand down at
Fitness First is gearing up to launch its 33rd club in the UAE in the
Gym managers should treat their role like that of a theatre manager and focus on
Russian fitness chain World Class recently launched its largest club, located in Strogino, Russia. Spanning
A new virtual training solution designed to get kids moving through a range of on-demand
The énergie group is gearing up to roll out its low-cost brand, Fit4less by énergie,
Combining exercise and gaming – known as exergaming – can help improve physical and mental
Archery GB has launched a ‘New Places for Target Faces’ initiative, encouraging leisure centres and
Leisure marketing agency Bigwave Media has appointed David Johns business development manager as the company
An increasing number of people in the UK are feeling positive about their lives, according
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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
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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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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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Feedback
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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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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
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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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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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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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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.
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Latest news

Hitting the weights provides a major boost to breast cancer survivors trying to regain muscle
Key influencers from across the spa and wellness industry have gathered in Barcelona, Spain, today
National guidelines to ensure baby and toddler safety during swimming lessons are being launched today
Everyone Active has taken charge of four new leisure centres after winning a 10-year contract
An impressive line-up of leading public health figures will take to the stage at the
Pure Gym founder and executive chair Peter Roberts has called on the government to abolish
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a strong rebuttal to a Times article which appeared
London-based fitness chain Soho Gyms has moved to draw a line under speculation of a
In the future, the success of fitness equipment suppliers will depend on the strength of
Jubilee Hall Trust has pioneered a new programme to get the feet of inactive Londoners
Scientists in Canada believe they have found the secret to keeping asthma symptoms in check:
Operator Freedom Leisure has continued its recent momentum by securing the contract to manage three
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new association has been launched with a mission to unify campaigners working to protect
Work is moving forward on a new £15m lifestyle facility in Crewe, with spring 2016
Celebrity chef and food campaigner Jamie Oliver has thrown his support behind a new wellbeing
Fitness First has spent £1.9m on a major renovation of its Cottons London Bridge club
Work experience is more important than academic qualifications, according to operators taking part in the
A brand new industry event aiming to bring together a wide range of sectors to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Xercise4Less is continuing its quest for dominance in the West Midlands, with plans to launch
Sports Direct Fitness is laying the foundations for its ‘aggressive’ expansion over the next year
Services giant Serco’s plans to offload its leisure arm as part of CEO Rupert Soames’
Scientists in Australia have hailed a ‘major breakthrough’ which could lead to drug treatments which
TV Dragon and leisure entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne has said he feels ‘betrayed’ over revelations of
The ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) has appointed Mike Thompson to lead the organisation’s marketing, communications
An array of fitness industry thought leaders will make up ukactive’s newly-elected Suppliers Council, which
Nuffield Health has announced that Steve Gray will replace David Mobbs as chief executive when
Premium German health and fitness chain Elements is set to open two new clubs in
The latest data on physical activity levels in the European Union seem to suggest that
Canadian chain GoodLife Fitness has teamed up with US health club operator 24 Hour Fitness
Snap Fitness aims to more than double its UK footprint by the end of this
Nuffield Health group CEO David Mobbs has announced that he is to stand down at
Fitness First is gearing up to launch its 33rd club in the UAE in the
Gym managers should treat their role like that of a theatre manager and focus on
Russian fitness chain World Class recently launched its largest club, located in Strogino, Russia. Spanning
A new virtual training solution designed to get kids moving through a range of on-demand
The énergie group is gearing up to roll out its low-cost brand, Fit4less by énergie,
Combining exercise and gaming – known as exergaming – can help improve physical and mental
Archery GB has launched a ‘New Places for Target Faces’ initiative, encouraging leisure centres and
Leisure marketing agency Bigwave Media has appointed David Johns business development manager as the company
An increasing number of people in the UK are feeling positive about their lives, according
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
Diary dates
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