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Attempting to pressure or guilt youngsters into exercising can be counterproductive and lead to increased
Having joined Dynamax in February as global sales and marketing director, Fergus Ahern has been
Fitness industry trade associations EuropeActive and IHRSA have announced a new collaboration which will see
National Fitness Day 2015 kicked off this morning (9 September), making a major impact online
Nuffield Health and think tank 2020health has started work with Wood Green School in Witney
Retention and digital marketing specialist Jon Nasta has joined Xercise4Less as director of ecommerce and
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
With National Fitness Day less than 24 hours away, event organiser ukactive has released a
Local authority leisure centres, particularly those which are trust operated, are seeing remarkable improvements in
Pulse has been announced as the winner of a close-fought tender to become Sport Aberdeen’s
French operator FITLane has recently opened two further clubs in the South of France, bringing
French designer Philippe Starck has created the first “inflatable” building in Montpelier, France, by cladding
Howe Bridge Leisure Centre has opened its brand new health and fitness suite – part
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness First Middle East recently opened its 31st club in the United Arab Emirates –
Short bouts of moderate walking has been shown to offset the impact of a lack
Virgin Active is rolling out a new fusion ballet class as it bids to bring
Pure Yoga launched its seventh site in Hong Kong this June – a 16,000sq ft
Freedom Leisure has further bolstered its presence in Wales and south west England by securing
Y-USA (the YMCA of the USA) has teamed up with the Healthy Weight Partnership to
Fitness First Group has debuted its exclusive new health club concept, Gravity. The first Gravity
Transport for London (TFL) has issued a public tender for a designer and supplier to
Leading fitness equipment suppliers are turning to partnerships with training providers to offer their clients
Gold’s Gym has inducted fitness legend Arnold Schwarzenegger into its Hall of Fame as the
Flexible gym contracts which don’t require members to commit to a fixed term are actually
As many as five million adults in England are in danger of becoming diabetic, Public
An abandoned community swimming pool has become an ‘eyesore no more’, thanks to an ambitious
Work is underway on a new £22m four-storey leisure centre in Clydebank, which will become
Emergency services in Scotland are treating 'multiple casualties' following a chemical leak in the swimming
Crosswords have long been heralded for their role in keeping ageing minds agile, but a
Zak Pitt has been announced as the new managing director of Jordan Fitness, taking over
A new £23m leisure centre in Hampshire has been given the green light by Hart
Efforts to revolutionise physical activity sector apprenticeships have taken a solid step forward after the
Refer-all, the software solutions specialist for exercise referrals, has added two new staff member to
A ‘wellness ring’ that uses health stats to make lifestyle suggestions has taken crowdfunding website
Grammy award-winning songstress Jess Glynne has teamed up with boutique London fitness studio 1Rebel to
The independent health club at Ribby Hall Village resort in Lancashire is to open two
‘Eating on the go’ while trying to lose weight could prove counter-productive, with a new
Bournemouth’s Littledown Centre is the proud beneficiary of a £1.7m renovation as operator BH Live
Accidents are more likely to happen in the sports hall of a leisure centre than
Everyone Active is to invest £500,000 into a football stadium complex as part of a
Boutique fitness brand Barry’s Bootcamp is set for further growth following a strategic investment from
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Latest news

Attempting to pressure or guilt youngsters into exercising can be counterproductive and lead to increased
Having joined Dynamax in February as global sales and marketing director, Fergus Ahern has been
Fitness industry trade associations EuropeActive and IHRSA have announced a new collaboration which will see
National Fitness Day 2015 kicked off this morning (9 September), making a major impact online
Nuffield Health and think tank 2020health has started work with Wood Green School in Witney
Retention and digital marketing specialist Jon Nasta has joined Xercise4Less as director of ecommerce and
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
With National Fitness Day less than 24 hours away, event organiser ukactive has released a
Local authority leisure centres, particularly those which are trust operated, are seeing remarkable improvements in
Pulse has been announced as the winner of a close-fought tender to become Sport Aberdeen’s
French operator FITLane has recently opened two further clubs in the South of France, bringing
French designer Philippe Starck has created the first “inflatable” building in Montpelier, France, by cladding
Howe Bridge Leisure Centre has opened its brand new health and fitness suite – part
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness First Middle East recently opened its 31st club in the United Arab Emirates –
Short bouts of moderate walking has been shown to offset the impact of a lack
Virgin Active is rolling out a new fusion ballet class as it bids to bring
Pure Yoga launched its seventh site in Hong Kong this June – a 16,000sq ft
Freedom Leisure has further bolstered its presence in Wales and south west England by securing
Y-USA (the YMCA of the USA) has teamed up with the Healthy Weight Partnership to
Fitness First Group has debuted its exclusive new health club concept, Gravity. The first Gravity
Transport for London (TFL) has issued a public tender for a designer and supplier to
Leading fitness equipment suppliers are turning to partnerships with training providers to offer their clients
Gold’s Gym has inducted fitness legend Arnold Schwarzenegger into its Hall of Fame as the
Flexible gym contracts which don’t require members to commit to a fixed term are actually
As many as five million adults in England are in danger of becoming diabetic, Public
An abandoned community swimming pool has become an ‘eyesore no more’, thanks to an ambitious
Work is underway on a new £22m four-storey leisure centre in Clydebank, which will become
Emergency services in Scotland are treating 'multiple casualties' following a chemical leak in the swimming
Crosswords have long been heralded for their role in keeping ageing minds agile, but a
Zak Pitt has been announced as the new managing director of Jordan Fitness, taking over
A new £23m leisure centre in Hampshire has been given the green light by Hart
Efforts to revolutionise physical activity sector apprenticeships have taken a solid step forward after the
Refer-all, the software solutions specialist for exercise referrals, has added two new staff member to
A ‘wellness ring’ that uses health stats to make lifestyle suggestions has taken crowdfunding website
Grammy award-winning songstress Jess Glynne has teamed up with boutique London fitness studio 1Rebel to
The independent health club at Ribby Hall Village resort in Lancashire is to open two
‘Eating on the go’ while trying to lose weight could prove counter-productive, with a new
Bournemouth’s Littledown Centre is the proud beneficiary of a £1.7m renovation as operator BH Live
Accidents are more likely to happen in the sports hall of a leisure centre than
Everyone Active is to invest £500,000 into a football stadium complex as part of a
Boutique fitness brand Barry’s Bootcamp is set for further growth following a strategic investment from
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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…
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: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
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Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
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Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
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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Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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Lockers
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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