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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has confirmed it has launched a formal investigation into the
Pure Gym has become the latest major gym chain to capitalise on the UK’s insatiable
The 2015 edition of the World Happiness Report has been released by the Sustainable Development
ukactive has announced the high-profile shortlist of candidates aiming to join the new ukactive Board
Pulse has appointed Paul Shinners as director of interactive products to spearhead the company’s expansion
Harnessing the power of group exercise in an effective fashion will be key to capitalising
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Key influencers from across the health and fitness industry will gather in Loughborough today (29
GLL is to open an extreme sports facility at Barking Sporthouse and Gym next week
Finalists for the 2015 Flame Awards were unveiled this afternoon (28 April) by ukactive CEO
The backlash against a controversial advertising campaign for Protein World weight-loss products – which critics
Athletics legend and respected crossbench peer Tanni Grey-Thompson has today (28 April) been named chair
More than two thirds of the UK fitness sector’s workforce is female, according to the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Andrew Bagnall has been appointed commercial director for Keiser UK, tasked with driving significant sales
Everyone Active has entered into a joint venture partnership with Sunderland City Council (SCC) ahead
In the past you might have expected to see them on the bowling green, but
Global wellness giant Technogym is lining up a potential float on the Milan stock exchange,
Health and wellness expert Henri Chenot will open the second ‘Espace Cure’ hotel – a
ukactive CEO David Stalker has warned of the dangers of focusing public health policy solely
Architecture practice Studio Octopi’s dream of sparking a “swimming revolution” by creating a floating freshwater
Australian wellness blogger, Belle Gibson, who built an online community and sold a recipe book
Men who take muscle-building pills and powders are more likely to develop testicular cancer, according
Lifetime Training has launched a new ‘Personal Train Yourself’ course aimed at encouraging fitness enthusiasts
More than two thirds of children in Britain fall below recommended levels of fitness for
Leisure and hospitality businesses could be missing out on up to £16bn in additional revenues
After only five days of eating a high fat diet, the way in which the
The ASA has appointed Nick Caplin as its new director of participation, tasked with spearheading
Places for People Leisure (PPL) has been appointed by Sheffield City Council to manage and
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is rolling out Orangetheory Fitness beyond its London studios for the
People who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over fit into one
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with
There is no significant difference between eating fast food after a workout – in moderation
Technogym has secured a new partnership with English Premier League leaders Chelsea Football Club, becoming
Studio Octopi – the architecture practice behind innovative plans to make outdoor swimming in London’s
A new study has found that husbands are more sensitive to wives’ stress than the
ukactive is to renew efforts to tackle childhood inactivity through a raft of initiatives following
There is a relationship between long-term exposure to three specific types of family stressors and
An analysis of 4,200 commercial weight loss programme studies failed to provide researchers at the
Global fitness chain Virgin Active has been sold to South African investment firm Brait. Virgin
Fitness First remains firmly in the running for the £80m race to capture LA fitness,
Japanese architects are getting out of the blocks in terms of promoting active design ahead
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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 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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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Latest news

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has confirmed it has launched a formal investigation into the
Pure Gym has become the latest major gym chain to capitalise on the UK’s insatiable
The 2015 edition of the World Happiness Report has been released by the Sustainable Development
ukactive has announced the high-profile shortlist of candidates aiming to join the new ukactive Board
Pulse has appointed Paul Shinners as director of interactive products to spearhead the company’s expansion
Harnessing the power of group exercise in an effective fashion will be key to capitalising
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Key influencers from across the health and fitness industry will gather in Loughborough today (29
GLL is to open an extreme sports facility at Barking Sporthouse and Gym next week
Finalists for the 2015 Flame Awards were unveiled this afternoon (28 April) by ukactive CEO
The backlash against a controversial advertising campaign for Protein World weight-loss products – which critics
Athletics legend and respected crossbench peer Tanni Grey-Thompson has today (28 April) been named chair
More than two thirds of the UK fitness sector’s workforce is female, according to the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Andrew Bagnall has been appointed commercial director for Keiser UK, tasked with driving significant sales
Everyone Active has entered into a joint venture partnership with Sunderland City Council (SCC) ahead
In the past you might have expected to see them on the bowling green, but
Global wellness giant Technogym is lining up a potential float on the Milan stock exchange,
Health and wellness expert Henri Chenot will open the second ‘Espace Cure’ hotel – a
ukactive CEO David Stalker has warned of the dangers of focusing public health policy solely
Architecture practice Studio Octopi’s dream of sparking a “swimming revolution” by creating a floating freshwater
Australian wellness blogger, Belle Gibson, who built an online community and sold a recipe book
Men who take muscle-building pills and powders are more likely to develop testicular cancer, according
Lifetime Training has launched a new ‘Personal Train Yourself’ course aimed at encouraging fitness enthusiasts
More than two thirds of children in Britain fall below recommended levels of fitness for
Leisure and hospitality businesses could be missing out on up to £16bn in additional revenues
After only five days of eating a high fat diet, the way in which the
The ASA has appointed Nick Caplin as its new director of participation, tasked with spearheading
Places for People Leisure (PPL) has been appointed by Sheffield City Council to manage and
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is rolling out Orangetheory Fitness beyond its London studios for the
People who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over fit into one
Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with
There is no significant difference between eating fast food after a workout – in moderation
Technogym has secured a new partnership with English Premier League leaders Chelsea Football Club, becoming
Studio Octopi – the architecture practice behind innovative plans to make outdoor swimming in London’s
A new study has found that husbands are more sensitive to wives’ stress than the
ukactive is to renew efforts to tackle childhood inactivity through a raft of initiatives following
There is a relationship between long-term exposure to three specific types of family stressors and
An analysis of 4,200 commercial weight loss programme studies failed to provide researchers at the
Global fitness chain Virgin Active has been sold to South African investment firm Brait. Virgin
Fitness First remains firmly in the running for the £80m race to capture LA fitness,
Japanese architects are getting out of the blocks in terms of promoting active design ahead
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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
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: 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: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
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
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.
Featured press releases
Dyaco International press release: The i-Strength member journey by Spirit Fitness
Member churn is often not from a lack of motivation, but from an inability to find a reason to keep coming back.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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