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Awarding organisation Active IQ recently gathered physical activity sector employers, training providers and representatives from
The rapid advance of technology is democratising fitness, giving consumers more choice than ever before
Middleton Pool and Fitness Centre in Newport Pagnell is undergoing a £1m makeover, including the
Not-for-profit wellness provider Nuffield Health will make its customised wellbeing memberships a core focus of
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Life Lessons
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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Profile
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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Editor's letter
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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Latest news

Awarding organisation Active IQ recently gathered physical activity sector employers, training providers and representatives from
The rapid advance of technology is democratising fitness, giving consumers more choice than ever before
Middleton Pool and Fitness Centre in Newport Pagnell is undergoing a £1m makeover, including the
Not-for-profit wellness provider Nuffield Health will make its customised wellbeing memberships a core focus of
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
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
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
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Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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