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Leisure industry stalwarts Andy Reed OBE, chair of the Sport & Recreation Alliance, and Nick
Health clubs worldwide brought in total revenue of more than US$84bn (€74m, £55m) in 2014,
The new-look Leisure Industry Week (LIW) will aim to play a facilitating role in the
Fitness trainer to the stars Mark Anthony is planning to expand his low-cost gym concept
PayasUgym has named Alejandra Alvarez its new head of brand as the gym pass provider
upmysport – the platform for booking recommended local sport and fitness instructors – has announced
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Fitness First has started the roll out of its heart rate training concept, BEAT, with
Continued cuts to local authorities’ cultural and leisure budgets could undermine the health and wellbeing
GLL has made further gains in the south west of England by securing the management
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during
EuropeActive has signed an “historic memorandum of co-operation” with UNI-Europa and the European Association of
Schemes centred on overcoming physical inactivity across the country are to benefit from a £5.4m
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A competition has been launched today (1 June) to find the world’s best personal trainer,
The country may be facing a physical inactivity crisis, but there is at least some
Derek Beres – a yoga practitioner, DJ and music producer – has created a class
The énergie Group has secured an exclusive partnership with one of the most eagerly anticipated
ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has called on MPs to help turn the tide of physical
Pure Gym has emerged as the victor of the long-running race to acquire LA fitness.
The bane of many experienced gym users and personal trainers alike, gym inductions are not
Family-run operator truGym has unveiled its latest UK site – a flagship 20,000sq ft (1,858sq
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) will launch its 92nd health club in Newbury, Berkshire, this December,
CYQ is to change its name to YMCA Awards from 1 June, ahead of plans
A new training course designed to equip exercise professionals with the behaviour change skills needed
Steve Shaw has been named group account director at Precor as part of a new-look
Boutique fitness studios pose a significant threat to traditional gyms, which have taken their eye
Gwyneth Paltrow and her diet and exercise mentor Tracy Anderson have created 3 Green Hearts
ukactive has today (26 May) confirmed the shortlist of candidates vying for nine seats on
Virgin Active has unveiled British explorer and star of Channel 4’s Walking the Nile, Levison
Obesity and depression are underlying causes for regular excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) – not just
Fitness First launched a brand new concept club in Melbourne, Australia, in 11 May. Progress-driven,
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt’s pledge to make addressing the “great scandal” of childhood obesity a
Active IQ has announced a new partnership with Nordic Walking UK, which will see the
After a successful trial at one club, Barcelona-based health club chain DiR has now converted
Xercise4Less has set its sights on gaining a foothold in the capital, with the gym
Staff in gyms should broaden their knowledge of wearable technology so that they can keep
Just 30 minutes of physical activity, of light or vigorous intensity, six days a week
Health and fitness industry networking event SIBEC UK 2015 has kicked off at championship golf
Fitness First Group has today (20 May) revealed details for its exclusive new health club
A call from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AMRC) for an end to over-zealous
Researchers at the University of Iowa Health Care, US, are working on an injectable bioactive
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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.
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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: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
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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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Shua Fitness is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Millroy as senior director of strategic development, EMEA, effective from 1 August.
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Latest news

Leisure industry stalwarts Andy Reed OBE, chair of the Sport & Recreation Alliance, and Nick
Health clubs worldwide brought in total revenue of more than US$84bn (€74m, £55m) in 2014,
The new-look Leisure Industry Week (LIW) will aim to play a facilitating role in the
Fitness trainer to the stars Mark Anthony is planning to expand his low-cost gym concept
PayasUgym has named Alejandra Alvarez its new head of brand as the gym pass provider
upmysport – the platform for booking recommended local sport and fitness instructors – has announced
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Fitness First has started the roll out of its heart rate training concept, BEAT, with
Continued cuts to local authorities’ cultural and leisure budgets could undermine the health and wellbeing
GLL has made further gains in the south west of England by securing the management
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during
EuropeActive has signed an “historic memorandum of co-operation” with UNI-Europa and the European Association of
Schemes centred on overcoming physical inactivity across the country are to benefit from a £5.4m
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A competition has been launched today (1 June) to find the world’s best personal trainer,
The country may be facing a physical inactivity crisis, but there is at least some
Derek Beres – a yoga practitioner, DJ and music producer – has created a class
The énergie Group has secured an exclusive partnership with one of the most eagerly anticipated
ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has called on MPs to help turn the tide of physical
Pure Gym has emerged as the victor of the long-running race to acquire LA fitness.
The bane of many experienced gym users and personal trainers alike, gym inductions are not
Family-run operator truGym has unveiled its latest UK site – a flagship 20,000sq ft (1,858sq
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) will launch its 92nd health club in Newbury, Berkshire, this December,
CYQ is to change its name to YMCA Awards from 1 June, ahead of plans
A new training course designed to equip exercise professionals with the behaviour change skills needed
Steve Shaw has been named group account director at Precor as part of a new-look
Boutique fitness studios pose a significant threat to traditional gyms, which have taken their eye
Gwyneth Paltrow and her diet and exercise mentor Tracy Anderson have created 3 Green Hearts
ukactive has today (26 May) confirmed the shortlist of candidates vying for nine seats on
Virgin Active has unveiled British explorer and star of Channel 4’s Walking the Nile, Levison
Obesity and depression are underlying causes for regular excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) – not just
Fitness First launched a brand new concept club in Melbourne, Australia, in 11 May. Progress-driven,
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt’s pledge to make addressing the “great scandal” of childhood obesity a
Active IQ has announced a new partnership with Nordic Walking UK, which will see the
After a successful trial at one club, Barcelona-based health club chain DiR has now converted
Xercise4Less has set its sights on gaining a foothold in the capital, with the gym
Staff in gyms should broaden their knowledge of wearable technology so that they can keep
Just 30 minutes of physical activity, of light or vigorous intensity, six days a week
Health and fitness industry networking event SIBEC UK 2015 has kicked off at championship golf
Fitness First Group has today (20 May) revealed details for its exclusive new health club
A call from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AMRC) for an end to over-zealous
Researchers at the University of Iowa Health Care, US, are working on an injectable bioactive
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HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
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
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
Featured press releases
Shua Fitness press release: Shua Fitness appoints Kyle Millroy as senior director of strategic development, EMEA
Shua Fitness is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Millroy as senior director of strategic development, EMEA, effective from 1 August.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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