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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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
John Halls has been appointed managing director of family-run fitness solutions provider Physical Company with
Health club operators across the globe are being offered the chance to gain key business
Council sport and leisure budgets have been slashed by an overall figure of £42.4m since
The Gym Group is aiming to get office workers up from their desks and onto
Apple has unveiled a new software framework called ResearchKit, which it hopes will enable 700
The Sports and Leisure Working Party Group of the International Union of Architects (UIA) has
Pulse has won a 20-year contract to become Suffolk Coastal District Council’s (SCDC) Strategic Leisure
Last week’s FIBO trade show for fitness, wellness and health in Germany’s Cologne attracted a
Contrary to current health advice, being overweight cuts the risk of dementia – according to
New research from Portuguese fitness industry trade body AGAP has revealed green shoots of recovery
Wyre Council has invested more than £3m to rejuvenate Thornton Health and Fitness Centre in
The sale of Fitness First Germany is still alive, according to its managing director Stefan
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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
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Latest news

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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
John Halls has been appointed managing director of family-run fitness solutions provider Physical Company with
Health club operators across the globe are being offered the chance to gain key business
Council sport and leisure budgets have been slashed by an overall figure of £42.4m since
The Gym Group is aiming to get office workers up from their desks and onto
Apple has unveiled a new software framework called ResearchKit, which it hopes will enable 700
The Sports and Leisure Working Party Group of the International Union of Architects (UIA) has
Pulse has won a 20-year contract to become Suffolk Coastal District Council’s (SCDC) Strategic Leisure
Last week’s FIBO trade show for fitness, wellness and health in Germany’s Cologne attracted a
Contrary to current health advice, being overweight cuts the risk of dementia – according to
New research from Portuguese fitness industry trade body AGAP has revealed green shoots of recovery
Wyre Council has invested more than £3m to rejuvenate Thornton Health and Fitness Centre in
The sale of Fitness First Germany is still alive, according to its managing director Stefan
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Diary dates
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