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Richard Rogers – the architect behind the Lloyd’s of London building and the Millennium Dome
The number of people engaged in regular physical activity in England fell 1.4 per cent
New research has reinforced the long-held view that cities which strive to promote physical activity
LUX* Resorts & Hotels has partnered with personal trainer to elite athletes Stephen Price, of
ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has praised sports minister Tracey Crouch’s first major speech as showing
Portugese health club operator Vivafit is expanding its reach with the signing of the first
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new £36m leisure centre has opened in Huddersfield boasting a wealth of exercise and
A new running app which aims to ensure runners of all abilities stay on track
Nuffield Health has cranked up its bid for a greater London presence with the acquisition
Comfort Zone has partnered with South Kensington Club (SKC) in London, a newly-opened luxury health
Former Bannatyne Group finance director Christopher Watson has been charged with fraud and money-laundering offences
Hans Muench has announced that he will leave his position as IHRSA’s director of Europe
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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
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
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Opinion
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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

Richard Rogers – the architect behind the Lloyd’s of London building and the Millennium Dome
The number of people engaged in regular physical activity in England fell 1.4 per cent
New research has reinforced the long-held view that cities which strive to promote physical activity
LUX* Resorts & Hotels has partnered with personal trainer to elite athletes Stephen Price, of
ukactive chair Tanni Grey-Thompson has praised sports minister Tracey Crouch’s first major speech as showing
Portugese health club operator Vivafit is expanding its reach with the signing of the first
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new £36m leisure centre has opened in Huddersfield boasting a wealth of exercise and
A new running app which aims to ensure runners of all abilities stay on track
Nuffield Health has cranked up its bid for a greater London presence with the acquisition
Comfort Zone has partnered with South Kensington Club (SKC) in London, a newly-opened luxury health
Former Bannatyne Group finance director Christopher Watson has been charged with fraud and money-laundering offences
Hans Muench has announced that he will leave his position as IHRSA’s director of Europe
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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
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
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
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 - From nightclub to health club
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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