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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band to produce a
British Weight Lifting, the national governing body (NGB) for Olympic weightlifting and Paralympic powerlifting, has
The Pure Group has opened a 25,000sq ft health club over six floors in the
A forward thinking health club chain launched in South Africa last week, with aims of
Fitness First has pulled out of the race to acquire long-time gym chain rival LA
StreetGames is to lead a push to get women and girls in Wales more physically
Equinox Holdings, parent company of high end US health club chain Equinox Fitness, is preparing
Some people who are obese may have to work harder to lose weight due to
The number of people living alone has increased by a staggering 80 per cent in
Wearable tracking device, Fitbit, has filed for an initial public offering worth up to $100m
Fitness Hut opened three clubs in Portugal this April: in Loures, 18k north of central
Precor has signed a partnership with Nordome Fitness AS to distribute fitness equipment to the
Orangetheory Fitness, which has more than 200 clubs in 28 US states, has now launched
Everyone Health – Sports and Leisure Management’s (SLM) public health division – has won a
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Strength
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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Life Lessons
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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Research
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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band to produce a
British Weight Lifting, the national governing body (NGB) for Olympic weightlifting and Paralympic powerlifting, has
The Pure Group has opened a 25,000sq ft health club over six floors in the
A forward thinking health club chain launched in South Africa last week, with aims of
Fitness First has pulled out of the race to acquire long-time gym chain rival LA
StreetGames is to lead a push to get women and girls in Wales more physically
Equinox Holdings, parent company of high end US health club chain Equinox Fitness, is preparing
Some people who are obese may have to work harder to lose weight due to
The number of people living alone has increased by a staggering 80 per cent in
Wearable tracking device, Fitbit, has filed for an initial public offering worth up to $100m
Fitness Hut opened three clubs in Portugal this April: in Loures, 18k north of central
Precor has signed a partnership with Nordome Fitness AS to distribute fitness equipment to the
Orangetheory Fitness, which has more than 200 clubs in 28 US states, has now launched
Everyone Health – Sports and Leisure Management’s (SLM) public health division – has won a
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
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.
Featured press releases
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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