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We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is
The infant private swim school sector that has surged in the UK over the past
Operator Freedom Leisure has made a double appointment as it bids to strengthen its management
The yoga entrepreneur Bikram Choudhury, the creator of the hot yoga training programme that bears
Nuffield Health has hired London-based consultancy Handsome Brands as the charity bids to drive expansion
Technogym is urging health clubs around the world to get their members moving during March
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Spa director Liz Holmes is to leave Darlington, UK's, Rockliffe Hall after six years at
Men who use saunas regularly are protecting themselves from heart problems, according to a study
The growing popularity of extreme fitness challenges such as Iron Man events and triathlons has
Matt Gibbs, a landscape architecture student, has come up with a proposal for a frosty
An indie club in Solihull which has attracted 20 per cent of its members through
Awarding organisation Active IQ has unveiled a new two-year college diploma qualification offering an alternative
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Active Nation managing director John Oxley is to join rival operator Places for People Leisure
Belatchew Architects have revealed designs for a new ‘Bike Garage’ in the centre of Stockholm,
Dutch operator Trainmore, which charges members less the more they work out, opened its ninth
PayasUgym, the online gym pass provider, is trialling a programme that will see private gyms
Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices at next
Labour leader Ed Miliband has outlined plans that would guarantee apprenticeships for every school leaver
A Merseyside health club owner is giving ‘budget gyms’ a whole new meaning by putting
Demonstrating the additional benefits of physical activity – such as improvements in concentration and behaviour
Nike has continued its realignment with the fitness software market through a long-awaited link up
South African operator Zone Fitness opened three clubs in November and December 2014 to take
Health experts are calling for greater wellbeing services to be made available for would-be mothers,
Fitness First is developing a new high-end gym concept that will see memberships available by
The National Sleep Foundation in the US has updated its sleep time duration recommendations, based
Former FitPro head of commercial operations Mel Spooner has embarked on a new venture –
Beyoncé and her trainer Marcos Borges have co-founded a vegan meal delivery programme. After participating
David Cameron has outlined plans for tough new measures that could see obese people on
Fitbit activity trackers are to be used to measure exercise levels for a new study
Les Mills United Kingdom (LMUK) chief executive Keith Burnet and customer experience director Martin Franklin
The weak evidence base underpinning the effectiveness of exercise as medicine is holding the physical
Design firm Gensler has been awarded a London Planning Award for its London Underline concept
Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring
Encouraging people to improve their diet and exercise more may not be enough to overcome
The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA) has announced that sports icon and humanitarian,
As far as early-morning workouts go, it’s certainly one worth waking up for. The newly-opened
Fitness industry networking event SIBEC is to tap into the business knowledge of LfX founder
Tennis legend Andre Agassi will lead the official UK launch of his Bilt by Agassi
The old adage of ‘mind over matter’ may be truer than first thought, after scientists
The new team behind Leisure Industry Week have said they plan to revive the industry
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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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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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 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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Latest news

We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is
The infant private swim school sector that has surged in the UK over the past
Operator Freedom Leisure has made a double appointment as it bids to strengthen its management
The yoga entrepreneur Bikram Choudhury, the creator of the hot yoga training programme that bears
Nuffield Health has hired London-based consultancy Handsome Brands as the charity bids to drive expansion
Technogym is urging health clubs around the world to get their members moving during March
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Spa director Liz Holmes is to leave Darlington, UK's, Rockliffe Hall after six years at
Men who use saunas regularly are protecting themselves from heart problems, according to a study
The growing popularity of extreme fitness challenges such as Iron Man events and triathlons has
Matt Gibbs, a landscape architecture student, has come up with a proposal for a frosty
An indie club in Solihull which has attracted 20 per cent of its members through
Awarding organisation Active IQ has unveiled a new two-year college diploma qualification offering an alternative
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Active Nation managing director John Oxley is to join rival operator Places for People Leisure
Belatchew Architects have revealed designs for a new ‘Bike Garage’ in the centre of Stockholm,
Dutch operator Trainmore, which charges members less the more they work out, opened its ninth
PayasUgym, the online gym pass provider, is trialling a programme that will see private gyms
Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices at next
Labour leader Ed Miliband has outlined plans that would guarantee apprenticeships for every school leaver
A Merseyside health club owner is giving ‘budget gyms’ a whole new meaning by putting
Demonstrating the additional benefits of physical activity – such as improvements in concentration and behaviour
Nike has continued its realignment with the fitness software market through a long-awaited link up
South African operator Zone Fitness opened three clubs in November and December 2014 to take
Health experts are calling for greater wellbeing services to be made available for would-be mothers,
Fitness First is developing a new high-end gym concept that will see memberships available by
The National Sleep Foundation in the US has updated its sleep time duration recommendations, based
Former FitPro head of commercial operations Mel Spooner has embarked on a new venture –
Beyoncé and her trainer Marcos Borges have co-founded a vegan meal delivery programme. After participating
David Cameron has outlined plans for tough new measures that could see obese people on
Fitbit activity trackers are to be used to measure exercise levels for a new study
Les Mills United Kingdom (LMUK) chief executive Keith Burnet and customer experience director Martin Franklin
The weak evidence base underpinning the effectiveness of exercise as medicine is holding the physical
Design firm Gensler has been awarded a London Planning Award for its London Underline concept
Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring
Encouraging people to improve their diet and exercise more may not be enough to overcome
The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA) has announced that sports icon and humanitarian,
As far as early-morning workouts go, it’s certainly one worth waking up for. The newly-opened
Fitness industry networking event SIBEC is to tap into the business knowledge of LfX founder
Tennis legend Andre Agassi will lead the official UK launch of his Bilt by Agassi
The old adage of ‘mind over matter’ may be truer than first thought, after scientists
The new team behind Leisure Industry Week have said they plan to revive the industry
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HCM promotional features
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
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: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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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
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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