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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
Retention Guru Dr Paul Bedford is to launch a new app providing health club and
German operator Linzenich Fitnessgruppe has introduced a new brand into its estate – a women-only offering
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Swan Pool and Leisure Centre in Buckingham recently began a £2.6m transformation project to
David Lloyd Leisure Turó Barcelona recently completed a £1.5m refurbishment of its wellness facilities. The
A new boutique studio in Soho is aiming to offer members a ‘complete circle of
Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the entire Looney Tunes gang could soon be putting UK
US gym chain Life Time Fitness is set to become a private company in a
Health experts are urging obese women to adopt healthier lifestyles, following research suggesting they have
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The original founder of British Military Fitness (BMF), Harry Sowerby, has reassumed the top rank
Clinical trials have begun to explore the benefits that therapeutic massage can provide in alleviating
ukactive veterans David Stalker and Fred Turok are aiming to stay anything but grounded as
Horse Racing legend AP McCoy has been announced as the headline speaker for this June’s
Walking groups have good adherence and can reduce blood pressure, risk of depression, cholesterol and
Apple’s new smartwatch will not be the instant “silver bullet” to destroy health clubs as
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Obesity is a disease which cannot be reliably prevented or cured with current frontline methods,
FitboxVirtual has launched a technology platform for health clubs which allows members to work out
In a far-sighted move, Bridport Leisure Centre in Dorset has just launched the first exercise
Global fitness giant Les Mills is bidding to bring exercise classes into the home and
Under the umbrella of Kenya Vision 2030, The DLR Group have released designs for a
A study on identical twins who did the same levels of activity as children, but
Without embracing wellbeing, we can never be truly successful and our bottom line will suffer,
Having a friendly array of staff and PTs to make members feel welcome is the
Health club operators and suppliers must take urgent action if they are to capitalise on
Premier fitness industry event IHRSA 2015 gets underway today at the L.A. Convention Center in
Far from being a barrier to activity, the workplace can be an excellent place to
A new class of drugs has been identified that dramatically slows the ageing process, alleviating
The University of Bristol is launching a new study to assess whether a peer-led intervention
Increasingly fierce competition in the UK gym sector is leading to historically low differences in
Leading Asian operator the Pure Group recently unveiled its 12th location: its first hybrid club
A low-fat diet leads to a greater loss of body fat compared to a low-carb
Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349 (€324, £231)
Arendon Development Company has announced that architecture firms John Pawson, Richard Meier and Eva Jiricná
utimeFitness recently opened its first health and fitness club, located in the Happy Valley area
An experimental drug has been found to speed up metabolism and burn off fat cells,
LaSalle Investment Management, an independent sub­sidiary of US-based real estate giant Jones Lang LaSalle, has
Leading Canadian health club operation GoodLife Fitness recently opened its latest club in downtown Calgary,
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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
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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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

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
Retention Guru Dr Paul Bedford is to launch a new app providing health club and
German operator Linzenich Fitnessgruppe has introduced a new brand into its estate – a women-only offering
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Swan Pool and Leisure Centre in Buckingham recently began a £2.6m transformation project to
David Lloyd Leisure Turó Barcelona recently completed a £1.5m refurbishment of its wellness facilities. The
A new boutique studio in Soho is aiming to offer members a ‘complete circle of
Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the entire Looney Tunes gang could soon be putting UK
US gym chain Life Time Fitness is set to become a private company in a
Health experts are urging obese women to adopt healthier lifestyles, following research suggesting they have
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The original founder of British Military Fitness (BMF), Harry Sowerby, has reassumed the top rank
Clinical trials have begun to explore the benefits that therapeutic massage can provide in alleviating
ukactive veterans David Stalker and Fred Turok are aiming to stay anything but grounded as
Horse Racing legend AP McCoy has been announced as the headline speaker for this June’s
Walking groups have good adherence and can reduce blood pressure, risk of depression, cholesterol and
Apple’s new smartwatch will not be the instant “silver bullet” to destroy health clubs as
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Obesity is a disease which cannot be reliably prevented or cured with current frontline methods,
FitboxVirtual has launched a technology platform for health clubs which allows members to work out
In a far-sighted move, Bridport Leisure Centre in Dorset has just launched the first exercise
Global fitness giant Les Mills is bidding to bring exercise classes into the home and
Under the umbrella of Kenya Vision 2030, The DLR Group have released designs for a
A study on identical twins who did the same levels of activity as children, but
Without embracing wellbeing, we can never be truly successful and our bottom line will suffer,
Having a friendly array of staff and PTs to make members feel welcome is the
Health club operators and suppliers must take urgent action if they are to capitalise on
Premier fitness industry event IHRSA 2015 gets underway today at the L.A. Convention Center in
Far from being a barrier to activity, the workplace can be an excellent place to
A new class of drugs has been identified that dramatically slows the ageing process, alleviating
The University of Bristol is launching a new study to assess whether a peer-led intervention
Increasingly fierce competition in the UK gym sector is leading to historically low differences in
Leading Asian operator the Pure Group recently unveiled its 12th location: its first hybrid club
A low-fat diet leads to a greater loss of body fat compared to a low-carb
Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349 (€324, £231)
Arendon Development Company has announced that architecture firms John Pawson, Richard Meier and Eva Jiricná
utimeFitness recently opened its first health and fitness club, located in the Happy Valley area
An experimental drug has been found to speed up metabolism and burn off fat cells,
LaSalle Investment Management, an independent sub­sidiary of US-based real estate giant Jones Lang LaSalle, has
Leading Canadian health club operation GoodLife Fitness recently opened its latest club in downtown Calgary,
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Diary dates
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