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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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
Fitness First Middle East (FFME) has launched a new nutrition service for both members and
Physical inactivity is killing twice as many Europeans as obesity, according to a landmark report
Leisure operator Serco is to roll out a mentoring programme aimed at tackling chronic inactivity
Virtual fitness classes will form a cornerstone of Virgin Active’s member offering for 2015, as
A decision on the proposed sale of Fitness First’s 80 health clubs in Germany is
After what has been generally viewed as a successful 2014 for the physical activity sector,
A 17.6km (10.9m) long cycling route is to be built in Jiaozuo, northern China by
The campaign against youth inactivity continues apace, with Active IQ aiming to help physical activity
A new Youtube campaign designed to highlight the grim reality of inactivity has been launched
If we don’t redefine what success is, our health and wellbeing will pay the price,
A new independent health and fitness club, Factory4 Fitness Club & More, has opened in
Xercise4Less has secured £31m worth of finance as the low cost gym chain bids to
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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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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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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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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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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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
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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HCM People

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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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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Profile
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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Latest news

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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
Fitness First Middle East (FFME) has launched a new nutrition service for both members and
Physical inactivity is killing twice as many Europeans as obesity, according to a landmark report
Leisure operator Serco is to roll out a mentoring programme aimed at tackling chronic inactivity
Virtual fitness classes will form a cornerstone of Virgin Active’s member offering for 2015, as
A decision on the proposed sale of Fitness First’s 80 health clubs in Germany is
After what has been generally viewed as a successful 2014 for the physical activity sector,
A 17.6km (10.9m) long cycling route is to be built in Jiaozuo, northern China by
The campaign against youth inactivity continues apace, with Active IQ aiming to help physical activity
A new Youtube campaign designed to highlight the grim reality of inactivity has been launched
If we don’t redefine what success is, our health and wellbeing will pay the price,
A new independent health and fitness club, Factory4 Fitness Club & More, has opened in
Xercise4Less has secured £31m worth of finance as the low cost gym chain bids to
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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
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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