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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
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’
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
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
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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HCM People

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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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.
Company profiles
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Latest news

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
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’
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
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
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
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
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: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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