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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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Miskin Manor, a Grade II listed country hotel near Cardiff, has upgraded its health club
Relocating to a deprived neighbourhood with a poor socioeconomic status can increase the risk of
It has been confirmed the first Johnny G In-Trinity Center will open in California before
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced that Glenn Earlam is joining the company as chief
Paul Bowman has been promoted to the role of CEO at virtual group exercise provider
Operator Tone Leisure is to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of GLL, as the burgeoning not-for-profit
Former Fitness First chief Colin Waggett has been named CEO of the as-yet-unnamed portfolio of
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has continued its investment in quality class-based fitness through an exclusive
énergie Group has appointed two former big hitters at pizza franchise giant Domino’s as the
Fitness First CEO Andrew Cosslett believes the gym chain has put its darkest days behind
Virgin Active European COO Matt Merrick and GLL managing director Mark Sesnan have won seats
Sarah Watts and Paul Cluett have taken principal ownership of Alliance Leisure Services, with Watts
John Whittingdale, the former chair of the House of Commons culture committee, has today (11
Virgin Active has announced the launch of its long-awaited Discovery Lab – a creative hub
The secretary of state for culture, media and sport Sajid Javid has been re-elected by
This year’s National Fitness Day – the largest celebration of physical activity in the UK
Cancer Research UK is seeking instructors for new female-only fitness classes to run in conjunction
Former Places for People Leisure CEO Steve Philpott has become the latest leisure industry heavyweight
The new ukactive executive director Steven Ward has spoken out in support of treadmills, following
Prime Fitness – the largest énergie franchisee in Ireland which controls eight of the chain's
One of the world’s leading technology entrepreneurs died last week (1 May) from severe head
Leisure industry mystery shopping and research specialist Proinsight has recruited Oliver Matthews to help drive
MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today (5
PayasUgym is hoping to make woeful workouts in sub-standard hotel gyms a thing of the
ukactive is calling on existing members to apply for its newly-formed Membership Council as the
Business leaders from a wide range of sectors will gather in New York City today
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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Talking point
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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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Miskin Manor, a Grade II listed country hotel near Cardiff, has upgraded its health club
Relocating to a deprived neighbourhood with a poor socioeconomic status can increase the risk of
It has been confirmed the first Johnny G In-Trinity Center will open in California before
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced that Glenn Earlam is joining the company as chief
Paul Bowman has been promoted to the role of CEO at virtual group exercise provider
Operator Tone Leisure is to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of GLL, as the burgeoning not-for-profit
Former Fitness First chief Colin Waggett has been named CEO of the as-yet-unnamed portfolio of
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has continued its investment in quality class-based fitness through an exclusive
énergie Group has appointed two former big hitters at pizza franchise giant Domino’s as the
Fitness First CEO Andrew Cosslett believes the gym chain has put its darkest days behind
Virgin Active European COO Matt Merrick and GLL managing director Mark Sesnan have won seats
Sarah Watts and Paul Cluett have taken principal ownership of Alliance Leisure Services, with Watts
John Whittingdale, the former chair of the House of Commons culture committee, has today (11
Virgin Active has announced the launch of its long-awaited Discovery Lab – a creative hub
The secretary of state for culture, media and sport Sajid Javid has been re-elected by
This year’s National Fitness Day – the largest celebration of physical activity in the UK
Cancer Research UK is seeking instructors for new female-only fitness classes to run in conjunction
Former Places for People Leisure CEO Steve Philpott has become the latest leisure industry heavyweight
The new ukactive executive director Steven Ward has spoken out in support of treadmills, following
Prime Fitness – the largest énergie franchisee in Ireland which controls eight of the chain's
One of the world’s leading technology entrepreneurs died last week (1 May) from severe head
Leisure industry mystery shopping and research specialist Proinsight has recruited Oliver Matthews to help drive
MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today (5
PayasUgym is hoping to make woeful workouts in sub-standard hotel gyms a thing of the
ukactive is calling on existing members to apply for its newly-formed Membership Council as the
Business leaders from a wide range of sectors will gather in New York City today
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
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Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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