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Low cost health club operators Pure Gym and The Gym Group have announced the termination
Trade union members operating under the Glasgow Life banner are planning to walk out in
Fitness startup 1Rebel has raised more than £1m of investor capital for its fledgling business
The London Borough of Camden will become home to a new community space featuring a
People could be shifting their Christmas-list focus towards the wearable technology market this year, as
Premier Global, the parent company of Premier Training and Active IQ, has been acquired by
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Research from the Queensland University of Technology's Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation suggesting that
Fitness industry qualifications provider Focus Training has made a triple acquisition as it bids to
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has elected three new members to its
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow in London has begun a £500,000 refurbishment project including upgrades
Total Fitness Health Clubs, a gym and health club chain in the north of England,
ukactive CEO David Stalker has raised concerns that people are in danger of promoting a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Gym chain Gymbox has gained investment capital of £10m from the Business Growth Fund (BGF),
High Five Health Promotion, the corporate wellbeing specialist based in the Netherlands, has acquired ECW
Scandinavian operator Nordic Wellness – which has an estate of over 100 clubs – is
A new study has said that extended sedentary behaviour of two or more hours could
Following a soft launch to the fitness sector in March, global trade association IHRSA has
Online clothing giant Net-a-Porter will tomorrow (9 July) launch a new sportswear arm for women,
French health club chain Vit’halles has sold its eight Parisian clubs to operator Cercle de
Focus Training has developed a new online portal for fitness professionals undertaking courses, complete with
Family-run gym operator truGym is on the verge of opening its latest UK site –
Equipment supplier Matrix Fitness, is strengthening its sales force with a series of high-profile appointments
Technology experts are tipping Microsoft to launch a new piece of wearable fitness technology this
The cream of the health and fitness industry gathered in Telford this week, as 14
American chain Planet Fitness and global offering 24-Hour Fitness lead the world’s health clubs in
Details have emerged suggesting that Adidas is closing in on the launch of a new
Despite the growing shift towards functional training, health clubs can still learn plenty more from
Swedish futurologist Magnus Lindkvist lit up the opening session of the Flame 2014 conference with
New fitness startup 1REBEL - a chain of high intensity studios using the ‘pay as
ukactive’s annual Flame Conference got underway in Telford today (1 July), with operators and suppliers
The Reebok Sports Club in London’s Canary Wharf – the UK’s ‘largest luxury health club’
The old workout mantra of “no pain, no gain” may be truer than first thought,
A family-run group of martial arts clubs in London is hoping the launch of the
Technology developer X-Doria has created a new piece of wearable kit allowing parents to set
The proposed merger between The Gym Group and Pure Gym has been further delayed, after
Supplier Pulse has stolen a march on competitors by providing £2m worth of fitness equipment
Washington DC city councillors have approved a controversial “fitness tax” on businesses such as health
Key stakeholders from a range of relevant UK industries will gather at five regional forums
GYM MK, part of the arts and leisure facilities based at Stantonbury Campus, Milton Keynes,
After many months of planning, work has begun on a new multi-million pound leisure community
12,300
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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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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Research
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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Talking point
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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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Latest news

Low cost health club operators Pure Gym and The Gym Group have announced the termination
Trade union members operating under the Glasgow Life banner are planning to walk out in
Fitness startup 1Rebel has raised more than £1m of investor capital for its fledgling business
The London Borough of Camden will become home to a new community space featuring a
People could be shifting their Christmas-list focus towards the wearable technology market this year, as
Premier Global, the parent company of Premier Training and Active IQ, has been acquired by
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Research from the Queensland University of Technology's Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation suggesting that
Fitness industry qualifications provider Focus Training has made a triple acquisition as it bids to
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has elected three new members to its
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow in London has begun a £500,000 refurbishment project including upgrades
Total Fitness Health Clubs, a gym and health club chain in the north of England,
ukactive CEO David Stalker has raised concerns that people are in danger of promoting a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Gym chain Gymbox has gained investment capital of £10m from the Business Growth Fund (BGF),
High Five Health Promotion, the corporate wellbeing specialist based in the Netherlands, has acquired ECW
Scandinavian operator Nordic Wellness – which has an estate of over 100 clubs – is
A new study has said that extended sedentary behaviour of two or more hours could
Following a soft launch to the fitness sector in March, global trade association IHRSA has
Online clothing giant Net-a-Porter will tomorrow (9 July) launch a new sportswear arm for women,
French health club chain Vit’halles has sold its eight Parisian clubs to operator Cercle de
Focus Training has developed a new online portal for fitness professionals undertaking courses, complete with
Family-run gym operator truGym is on the verge of opening its latest UK site –
Equipment supplier Matrix Fitness, is strengthening its sales force with a series of high-profile appointments
Technology experts are tipping Microsoft to launch a new piece of wearable fitness technology this
The cream of the health and fitness industry gathered in Telford this week, as 14
American chain Planet Fitness and global offering 24-Hour Fitness lead the world’s health clubs in
Details have emerged suggesting that Adidas is closing in on the launch of a new
Despite the growing shift towards functional training, health clubs can still learn plenty more from
Swedish futurologist Magnus Lindkvist lit up the opening session of the Flame 2014 conference with
New fitness startup 1REBEL - a chain of high intensity studios using the ‘pay as
ukactive’s annual Flame Conference got underway in Telford today (1 July), with operators and suppliers
The Reebok Sports Club in London’s Canary Wharf – the UK’s ‘largest luxury health club’
The old workout mantra of “no pain, no gain” may be truer than first thought,
A family-run group of martial arts clubs in London is hoping the launch of the
Technology developer X-Doria has created a new piece of wearable kit allowing parents to set
The proposed merger between The Gym Group and Pure Gym has been further delayed, after
Supplier Pulse has stolen a march on competitors by providing £2m worth of fitness equipment
Washington DC city councillors have approved a controversial “fitness tax” on businesses such as health
Key stakeholders from a range of relevant UK industries will gather at five regional forums
GYM MK, part of the arts and leisure facilities based at Stantonbury Campus, Milton Keynes,
After many months of planning, work has begun on a new multi-million pound leisure community
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
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: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: From racquetball to reformer: The Nelson Golf & Sports Club transforms underused space into a thriving pilates studio
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club has repurposed an underutilised racquetball court into a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, The Studio at The Nelson, investing in premium Balanced Body equipment and instructor education to enhance member wellbeing and m
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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