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Regular consumption of beetroot juice has positive cardiovascular effects during exercise and leads to increased
Physical Company has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Paul Farrell as account
Blink Fitness, the low-cost chain started by Equinox in 2011, has launched a franchise programme
Life Leisure is aiming for a national roll-out of its pioneering public health programme which
Exercising for twice the recommended weekly amount is likely to help reduce the risk of
City commuters are being offered free metro tickets in exchange for a quick workout as
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
London’s historic Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington – the only leisure centre to be designed
Active commuting in London could be in line for a major boost after a number
Visitor attraction operator and developer Paragon Entertainment has announced that its licensing division has secured
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but a new study of
Young adults who shun exercise and spend large amounts of time in front of screens
Loughborough College and West Cheshire claimed top honours at the recent AoC Sport Fitness Trainer
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
JD Gyms is aiming to crank up the rollout of its gym concept, with plans
ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson led a campaign launch in London's Parliament Square this morning
A new £800,000 fund has been created to get Scotland’s least active people moving as
Some obese and inactive NHS patients are unable to access public health initiatives designed to
Oxygen Freejumping, a new venture helmed by David Stalker and Fred Turok, has sprung open
SoulCycle LLC – the US-based boutique cycling studio operator – has hired investment banks in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
GP referrals for weight management and physical activity programmes are failing to curb obesity, researchers
Life Fitness has expanded its presence into the fast-growing active ageing fitness market through parent
A US-based equipment company is bidding to banish the fear of being crushed – either
A large-scale trial in the UK will assess whether mindfulness training for teenagers can improve
Fitness industry analyst Ray Algar will deliver a keynote session at Leisure Industry Week (LIW)
Almost three quarters of primary school teachers expect their pupils to spend the impending summer
The Oman-based health and fitness chain Horizon Fitness launched a new ladies spa and wellness
Physical activity expert Dr William Bird MBE is among the standout names recruited to Slimming
The health and environmental benefits of the National Cycle Network have saved the UK economy
Just two weeks of not using their legs causes young people to lose a third
When it comes to saving lives, every second counts, so a newly-designed exercise qualification has
Not feeling ‘gym body ready’ is serving as a significant barrier to taking part in
Spotify has sought to tackle the often-tricky task of finding a decent playlist that will
The new £4.6m Cotlandswick Leisure Centre in London Colney has opened to the public, following
Keeping up a regular workout regime may help to boost productivity and remove the need
Sportswear giant Under Armour has continued its charge into the fitness technology sector through the
Film star and parkour pioneer Sébastien Foucan is teaming up with David Stalker’s new trampolining
UK healthcare organisation Nuffield Health has teamed up with Mindlab to develop a new corporate
The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) has announced Martin Symcox as the new director
Work is underway on a £5m Selby Leisure Village project in North Yorkshire, which will
Chancellor George Osborne has today (8 July) unveiled plans for a new compulsory living wage
Government cuts to further education budgets are putting key initiatives tackling obesity and physical inactivity
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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Regular consumption of beetroot juice has positive cardiovascular effects during exercise and leads to increased
Physical Company has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Paul Farrell as account
Blink Fitness, the low-cost chain started by Equinox in 2011, has launched a franchise programme
Life Leisure is aiming for a national roll-out of its pioneering public health programme which
Exercising for twice the recommended weekly amount is likely to help reduce the risk of
City commuters are being offered free metro tickets in exchange for a quick workout as
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
London’s historic Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington – the only leisure centre to be designed
Active commuting in London could be in line for a major boost after a number
Visitor attraction operator and developer Paragon Entertainment has announced that its licensing division has secured
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but a new study of
Young adults who shun exercise and spend large amounts of time in front of screens
Loughborough College and West Cheshire claimed top honours at the recent AoC Sport Fitness Trainer
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
JD Gyms is aiming to crank up the rollout of its gym concept, with plans
ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson led a campaign launch in London's Parliament Square this morning
A new £800,000 fund has been created to get Scotland’s least active people moving as
Some obese and inactive NHS patients are unable to access public health initiatives designed to
Oxygen Freejumping, a new venture helmed by David Stalker and Fred Turok, has sprung open
SoulCycle LLC – the US-based boutique cycling studio operator – has hired investment banks in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
GP referrals for weight management and physical activity programmes are failing to curb obesity, researchers
Life Fitness has expanded its presence into the fast-growing active ageing fitness market through parent
A US-based equipment company is bidding to banish the fear of being crushed – either
A large-scale trial in the UK will assess whether mindfulness training for teenagers can improve
Fitness industry analyst Ray Algar will deliver a keynote session at Leisure Industry Week (LIW)
Almost three quarters of primary school teachers expect their pupils to spend the impending summer
The Oman-based health and fitness chain Horizon Fitness launched a new ladies spa and wellness
Physical activity expert Dr William Bird MBE is among the standout names recruited to Slimming
The health and environmental benefits of the National Cycle Network have saved the UK economy
Just two weeks of not using their legs causes young people to lose a third
When it comes to saving lives, every second counts, so a newly-designed exercise qualification has
Not feeling ‘gym body ready’ is serving as a significant barrier to taking part in
Spotify has sought to tackle the often-tricky task of finding a decent playlist that will
The new £4.6m Cotlandswick Leisure Centre in London Colney has opened to the public, following
Keeping up a regular workout regime may help to boost productivity and remove the need
Sportswear giant Under Armour has continued its charge into the fitness technology sector through the
Film star and parkour pioneer Sébastien Foucan is teaming up with David Stalker’s new trampolining
UK healthcare organisation Nuffield Health has teamed up with Mindlab to develop a new corporate
The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) has announced Martin Symcox as the new director
Work is underway on a £5m Selby Leisure Village project in North Yorkshire, which will
Chancellor George Osborne has today (8 July) unveiled plans for a new compulsory living wage
Government cuts to further education budgets are putting key initiatives tackling obesity and physical inactivity
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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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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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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Opinion
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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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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.
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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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Company profile: Physical
Passionate about our customers’ success, Physical designs, sources and supplies industry-leading, high-quality products that help ...
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Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
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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.
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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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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