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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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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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Editor's letter
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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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Latest news

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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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: 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: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health 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
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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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