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Tara Dillon was today (2 February) unveiled as the new CEO of the Chartered Institute
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) fired the starter pistol on its new Immersive Fitness offering last
Finland’s GoGo Express budget chain opened its latest club on 1 January 2015, taking its
A new research project to identify the effects of exercise on young people’s hearts will
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is urging health club operators around the
The percentage of US adults who are obese increased in 2014 to reach 27.7 per
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Leisure operator GLL has furthered expanded its territories beyond the enterprise’s London heartland, through the
Social jet lag, which occurs when the body clock becomes confused by changing sleep patterns
A newly-launched fitness app aims to help busy mums stay in shape and restore body
Tewkesbury Borough Council has announced that it hopes the new £7.5m Tewkesbury leisure centre will
Southwark Council is to offer free leisure access to under 18s and over 60s as
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced finalised plans for a new cycle superhighway in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Xercise4Less, the 21st fastest growing private company in Britain, is to launch seven new clubs
Work has begun on a £2.9m project to transform Howe Bridge Sports Centre into a
The University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Sport and Exercise (CSE) has raised the curtain on
Slightly high cholesterol in a person’s 30s and 40s could lead to an exponential risk
After much anticipation and a raft of headlines, the first 1Rebel microgym has launched in
Reebok and Les Mills are teaming up to stage a series of one-day festivals that
Launching in April, an online crowdfunding campaign is looking for £250,000 (US$383,425, €336,544) to make
Moving tributes have been paid to Lifestyle Fitness chair and founder Baron Carl Gripenstedt, who
A landmark research project has concluded that individualised and targeted exercise programmes are a vital
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) is in line to offer even more career
A new pair of fitness tracking devices from heart rate monitor specialist Mio Global have
Virgin Active has landed an exclusive three-year partnership with Tough Mudder that will see the
Work has started on a major redevelopment at Cwmbran Stadium in Wales, which will see
Major health club brands such as LA Fitness, Fitness First, Anytime Fitness and Sports Direct
Building services firm ISG has been confirmed as the preferred construction partner for the £41m
Leisure provider Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) has appointed Pete Burt as its new
Low cost operator Pure Gym has recruited Humphrey Cobbold to be the chain’s new CEO,
Aman Resorts has launched an 84-bedroom hotel in Tokyo that occupies the top six floors
An eight-month UK inquiry by a cross-party group of MPs and peers on mindfulness, found
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness has become the first operator to receive ukactive Outdoor
In the latest example of physical activity becoming ever more affordable and accessible beyond the
Not-for-profit trust Freedom Leisure has acquired three gyms formerly owned by LA fitness as part
Euromonitor International has published its annual Top 10 Global Consumer Trends forecast report, highlighting an
A number of the health and fitness industry’s leading retention experts are to stage a
The gym facilities at the Bedford Lodge Hotel and Spa in Newmarket have been given
Victoria Branch, the former Premier Training International global marketing director, has left the company to
Danish health club giant Fitness World has acquired the Polish gym group Condizione as part
A behavioural analysis survey exploring what motivates gymgoers to stay focused on their fitness goals
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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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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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Editor's letter
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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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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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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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.
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French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
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ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Latest news

Tara Dillon was today (2 February) unveiled as the new CEO of the Chartered Institute
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) fired the starter pistol on its new Immersive Fitness offering last
Finland’s GoGo Express budget chain opened its latest club on 1 January 2015, taking its
A new research project to identify the effects of exercise on young people’s hearts will
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is urging health club operators around the
The percentage of US adults who are obese increased in 2014 to reach 27.7 per
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Leisure operator GLL has furthered expanded its territories beyond the enterprise’s London heartland, through the
Social jet lag, which occurs when the body clock becomes confused by changing sleep patterns
A newly-launched fitness app aims to help busy mums stay in shape and restore body
Tewkesbury Borough Council has announced that it hopes the new £7.5m Tewkesbury leisure centre will
Southwark Council is to offer free leisure access to under 18s and over 60s as
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced finalised plans for a new cycle superhighway in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Xercise4Less, the 21st fastest growing private company in Britain, is to launch seven new clubs
Work has begun on a £2.9m project to transform Howe Bridge Sports Centre into a
The University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Sport and Exercise (CSE) has raised the curtain on
Slightly high cholesterol in a person’s 30s and 40s could lead to an exponential risk
After much anticipation and a raft of headlines, the first 1Rebel microgym has launched in
Reebok and Les Mills are teaming up to stage a series of one-day festivals that
Launching in April, an online crowdfunding campaign is looking for £250,000 (US$383,425, €336,544) to make
Moving tributes have been paid to Lifestyle Fitness chair and founder Baron Carl Gripenstedt, who
A landmark research project has concluded that individualised and targeted exercise programmes are a vital
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness (BMF) is in line to offer even more career
A new pair of fitness tracking devices from heart rate monitor specialist Mio Global have
Virgin Active has landed an exclusive three-year partnership with Tough Mudder that will see the
Work has started on a major redevelopment at Cwmbran Stadium in Wales, which will see
Major health club brands such as LA Fitness, Fitness First, Anytime Fitness and Sports Direct
Building services firm ISG has been confirmed as the preferred construction partner for the £41m
Leisure provider Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) has appointed Pete Burt as its new
Low cost operator Pure Gym has recruited Humphrey Cobbold to be the chain’s new CEO,
Aman Resorts has launched an 84-bedroom hotel in Tokyo that occupies the top six floors
An eight-month UK inquiry by a cross-party group of MPs and peers on mindfulness, found
Outdoor exercise provider British Military Fitness has become the first operator to receive ukactive Outdoor
In the latest example of physical activity becoming ever more affordable and accessible beyond the
Not-for-profit trust Freedom Leisure has acquired three gyms formerly owned by LA fitness as part
Euromonitor International has published its annual Top 10 Global Consumer Trends forecast report, highlighting an
A number of the health and fitness industry’s leading retention experts are to stage a
The gym facilities at the Bedford Lodge Hotel and Spa in Newmarket have been given
Victoria Branch, the former Premier Training International global marketing director, has left the company to
Danish health club giant Fitness World has acquired the Polish gym group Condizione as part
A behavioural analysis survey exploring what motivates gymgoers to stay focused on their fitness goals
5561 - 5585 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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…
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: 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.
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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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 ...
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
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Diary dates
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