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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
Obesity is a disease which cannot be reliably prevented or cured with current frontline methods,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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,
Efforts to overcome physical inactivity need to driven by positive changes that embed activity into
A first generation Pilates master, who trained under Joe Pilates himself, is heading to Scotland’s
People with obesity have a significantly lower number of neurotransmitters dedicated to generating pleasurable sensations
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidelines on sugar consumption that say adults
Former Zimbabwean test cricketer Henry Olonga has been announced as the after-dinner speaker for this
New independent cycling studio Souplesse Cycle opened in Dubai at the end of February. Owned
ukactive is inviting applications for its new board from today (4 March) as it embarks
Spa and wellness brands have a massive opportunity to shape the future of wellness by
Stinky armpits in gyms could soon be a thing of the past if Google is
Cardiologists who have developed a new formula to predict the likelihood of death based on
TRX has announced three new appointments to further strengthen its EMEA team, having recently recruited
The owner of Sports Leisure Management (SLM) has acquired wellness intervention provider Weight Management Centre
Ensuring that Britain’s children are leading healthy and active lifestyles should be a top priority
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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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Opinion
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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Interview
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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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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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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Editor's letter
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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HCM People

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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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
Obesity is a disease which cannot be reliably prevented or cured with current frontline methods,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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,
Efforts to overcome physical inactivity need to driven by positive changes that embed activity into
A first generation Pilates master, who trained under Joe Pilates himself, is heading to Scotland’s
People with obesity have a significantly lower number of neurotransmitters dedicated to generating pleasurable sensations
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidelines on sugar consumption that say adults
Former Zimbabwean test cricketer Henry Olonga has been announced as the after-dinner speaker for this
New independent cycling studio Souplesse Cycle opened in Dubai at the end of February. Owned
ukactive is inviting applications for its new board from today (4 March) as it embarks
Spa and wellness brands have a massive opportunity to shape the future of wellness by
Stinky armpits in gyms could soon be a thing of the past if Google is
Cardiologists who have developed a new formula to predict the likelihood of death based on
TRX has announced three new appointments to further strengthen its EMEA team, having recently recruited
The owner of Sports Leisure Management (SLM) has acquired wellness intervention provider Weight Management Centre
Ensuring that Britain’s children are leading healthy and active lifestyles should be a top priority
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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: 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: 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: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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