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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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
An increasing number of people in the UK are feeling positive about their lives, according
Regular exercise sessions can help to significantly reduce the occurrence of suicidal thoughts or attempts
Health and fitness operators must redefine the boundaries of their market and embrace innovation if
A former NFL star who won the Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers is
Bodypower, the new owner of Leisure Industry Week (LIW), has pledged to unite ‘disparate sectors’
Gym goers have been warned of the dangers of ‘bigorexia,’ an anxiety disorder which can
Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on the
A lifeguard has pleaded guilty to four charges of attempted voyeurism after he was caught
Exercising more, losing weight and drinking less could slash the the number of Britons getting
Keeping up daily doses of regular activity, rather than sporadic exercise sessions, is the best
The Gym Group has sought to gain an edge in the competitive budget gym sector
For better cardiovascular health, check your gut. Bacteria living in your gut may impact your
The World Health Organisation has sets its sights on overcoming the growing physical inactivity epidemic
Fitness training providers and colleges are failing to capitalise on the benefits of integrating technology-enabled
Trampolining company Oxygen Freejumping has announced that its second venue will open at a retail
Precor has secured an exclusive worldwide agreement with Mad Dogg Athletics, creator of the Spinning
Trendy London fitness chain Frame will open its third studio next month, amid plans to
Virgin Active founder Sir Richard Branson has announced the gym chain is gearing up for
Fitness industry veteran Arthur McColl is leaving his role as chief operating officer of LA
Scientists have called for a major rethink in the way we present and portion food,
Fitness fans at a functional training facility in London were given the fright of their
University of Glasgow is to launch its new £10m sports and fitness hub in October
Former ukactive CEO David Stalker has been named chair of Fit For Sport, one of
Sports Direct Fitness is planning an aggressive rollout of new health clubs in 2016, with
Clubbercise, the dance fitness class that claims to ‘bring a night out to a workout’
Quality and health and safety specialist Right Directions has brought in a raft of leisure
GO fit – part of the Ingesport group, which runs full service health and fitness
More than a quarter of Brits are fearful of going to the gym because they
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Insight
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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Research
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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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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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.
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Latest news

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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
An increasing number of people in the UK are feeling positive about their lives, according
Regular exercise sessions can help to significantly reduce the occurrence of suicidal thoughts or attempts
Health and fitness operators must redefine the boundaries of their market and embrace innovation if
A former NFL star who won the Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers is
Bodypower, the new owner of Leisure Industry Week (LIW), has pledged to unite ‘disparate sectors’
Gym goers have been warned of the dangers of ‘bigorexia,’ an anxiety disorder which can
Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on the
A lifeguard has pleaded guilty to four charges of attempted voyeurism after he was caught
Exercising more, losing weight and drinking less could slash the the number of Britons getting
Keeping up daily doses of regular activity, rather than sporadic exercise sessions, is the best
The Gym Group has sought to gain an edge in the competitive budget gym sector
For better cardiovascular health, check your gut. Bacteria living in your gut may impact your
The World Health Organisation has sets its sights on overcoming the growing physical inactivity epidemic
Fitness training providers and colleges are failing to capitalise on the benefits of integrating technology-enabled
Trampolining company Oxygen Freejumping has announced that its second venue will open at a retail
Precor has secured an exclusive worldwide agreement with Mad Dogg Athletics, creator of the Spinning
Trendy London fitness chain Frame will open its third studio next month, amid plans to
Virgin Active founder Sir Richard Branson has announced the gym chain is gearing up for
Fitness industry veteran Arthur McColl is leaving his role as chief operating officer of LA
Scientists have called for a major rethink in the way we present and portion food,
Fitness fans at a functional training facility in London were given the fright of their
University of Glasgow is to launch its new £10m sports and fitness hub in October
Former ukactive CEO David Stalker has been named chair of Fit For Sport, one of
Sports Direct Fitness is planning an aggressive rollout of new health clubs in 2016, with
Clubbercise, the dance fitness class that claims to ‘bring a night out to a workout’
Quality and health and safety specialist Right Directions has brought in a raft of leisure
GO fit – part of the Ingesport group, which runs full service health and fitness
More than a quarter of Brits are fearful of going to the gym because they
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
HCM People

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
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Opinion
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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: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
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Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: From racquetball to reformer: The Nelson Golf & Sports Club transforms underused space into a thriving pilates studio
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club has repurposed an underutilised racquetball court into a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, The Studio at The Nelson, investing in premium Balanced Body equipment and instructor education to enhance member wellbeing and m
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Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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