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The health club sector is becoming an increasingly attractive prospect for investors, as evidenced by
FIBO week got underway in Cologne, Germany, this morning (8 April) with the start of
A hormone released from the muscle during exercise may prevent breast cancer and boost the
Circuit-based group training concept Speedflex will launch a new £400,000 studio within Newlife Fitness in
Exercise can slow the growth of breast cancer tumours in mice, according to research published
Physical activity sector skills bodies will meet in the coming weeks to discuss the future
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Brown fat tissue - the body’s ‘good fat’ - serves as an organ which communicates
Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington has cut the ribbon on a new £7m leisure centre
Going for a long run ahead of a night of excess is a familiar ritual
A nationwide analysis of US grocery shopping shows highly processed foods make up more than
Privaty equity firm NorthEdge Capital has backed a buyout of Total Fitness Health Clubs Limited
Pure Gym is the reported frontrunner in a three-horse race to buy LA fitness for
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The health and fitness industry’s love of high intensity interval training (HIIT) is unlikely to
Oasis, Robbie Williams and a string of famous brands spent years fruitlessly trying to crack
Aside from helping to combat ageing, reduce risk of life-threatening conditions and improve brain function,
Pure Gym posted a strong set of financial results today (30 March), revealing that group
A high fat diet, which changes the mix of bacteria in the gut, alters behaviour
Designed by Rotterdam-based Ooze Architects, a naturally filtered swimming pool is under construction in the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Serco Leisure has won a 15-year contract with Birmingham City Council to manage nine leisure
A new outdoor training facility in the heart of London’s Shoreditch is offering functional training
Almost 80 per cent of UK office workers feel they spend too much time sitting
A nap lasting between 45-60 minutes produces a five-fold improvement in information retrieval from memory,
High streets in the North and Midlands are most likely to feature businesses that are
Milk consumption increases the levels of a naturally-occurring antioxidant in the brain which is in
FitPro has appointed Terry Gibbs as head of commercial development as the fitness organisation bids
Xercise4less has ramped up efforts to expand its footprint across Scotland with the launch of
Tackling physical inactivity must become a frontline health priority for the UK’s next government, ahead
IHRSA has announced that Molly Kemmer will become the new IHRSA board chair as of
Falling unemployment and a strengthening UK economy mean that 60 per cent of businesses in
European health club operators enjoyed strong penetration growth in 2014, with low cost clubs continuing
City University London has cut the ribbon on its CitySport leisure complex – one of
More than one in five adults in England are unable to swim, according to statistics
Looking at images associated with overweight or obese people can influence a person’s sense of
Sports Direct is bidding to scale up its dual-use gym and retail concept – part
Consumption of energy drinks results in a marked rise in resting blood pressure, according to
Physical activity experts and other relevant stakeholders are being asked to submit their views on
London’s booming boutique fitness scene has led to it becoming the fastest growing market ever
The new CEO of Pure Gym Humphrey Cobbold has said claims the chain is sexist
Leisure operator GLL has announced it will open east London’s first ever indoor trampoline park
With more than 8,000 convention visitors, plus nearly 400 exhibitors, IHRSA 2015 saw the unveiling
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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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Interview
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Latest news

The health club sector is becoming an increasingly attractive prospect for investors, as evidenced by
FIBO week got underway in Cologne, Germany, this morning (8 April) with the start of
A hormone released from the muscle during exercise may prevent breast cancer and boost the
Circuit-based group training concept Speedflex will launch a new £400,000 studio within Newlife Fitness in
Exercise can slow the growth of breast cancer tumours in mice, according to research published
Physical activity sector skills bodies will meet in the coming weeks to discuss the future
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Brown fat tissue - the body’s ‘good fat’ - serves as an organ which communicates
Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington has cut the ribbon on a new £7m leisure centre
Going for a long run ahead of a night of excess is a familiar ritual
A nationwide analysis of US grocery shopping shows highly processed foods make up more than
Privaty equity firm NorthEdge Capital has backed a buyout of Total Fitness Health Clubs Limited
Pure Gym is the reported frontrunner in a three-horse race to buy LA fitness for
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The health and fitness industry’s love of high intensity interval training (HIIT) is unlikely to
Oasis, Robbie Williams and a string of famous brands spent years fruitlessly trying to crack
Aside from helping to combat ageing, reduce risk of life-threatening conditions and improve brain function,
Pure Gym posted a strong set of financial results today (30 March), revealing that group
A high fat diet, which changes the mix of bacteria in the gut, alters behaviour
Designed by Rotterdam-based Ooze Architects, a naturally filtered swimming pool is under construction in the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Serco Leisure has won a 15-year contract with Birmingham City Council to manage nine leisure
A new outdoor training facility in the heart of London’s Shoreditch is offering functional training
Almost 80 per cent of UK office workers feel they spend too much time sitting
A nap lasting between 45-60 minutes produces a five-fold improvement in information retrieval from memory,
High streets in the North and Midlands are most likely to feature businesses that are
Milk consumption increases the levels of a naturally-occurring antioxidant in the brain which is in
FitPro has appointed Terry Gibbs as head of commercial development as the fitness organisation bids
Xercise4less has ramped up efforts to expand its footprint across Scotland with the launch of
Tackling physical inactivity must become a frontline health priority for the UK’s next government, ahead
IHRSA has announced that Molly Kemmer will become the new IHRSA board chair as of
Falling unemployment and a strengthening UK economy mean that 60 per cent of businesses in
European health club operators enjoyed strong penetration growth in 2014, with low cost clubs continuing
City University London has cut the ribbon on its CitySport leisure complex – one of
More than one in five adults in England are unable to swim, according to statistics
Looking at images associated with overweight or obese people can influence a person’s sense of
Sports Direct is bidding to scale up its dual-use gym and retail concept – part
Consumption of energy drinks results in a marked rise in resting blood pressure, according to
Physical activity experts and other relevant stakeholders are being asked to submit their views on
London’s booming boutique fitness scene has led to it becoming the fastest growing market ever
The new CEO of Pure Gym Humphrey Cobbold has said claims the chain is sexist
Leisure operator GLL has announced it will open east London’s first ever indoor trampoline park
With more than 8,000 convention visitors, plus nearly 400 exhibitors, IHRSA 2015 saw the unveiling
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: 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: 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: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
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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