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Is the health and fitness industry fully-qualified to deliver professional advice and guidance? That was
Talk of addressing the problem of inactivity levels in the UK has grown in prominence
Health and fitness industry networking event SIBEC UK 2014 has kicked off at championship golf
A 3D modelling scanner has been developed to give gym users a photorealistic image of
UK budget gym operator The Gym Group has appointed Jim Graham as chief operating officer.
Technogym has today been announced as the official fitness equipment supplier for the Glasgow 2014
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new health and fitness app launched today promises to gives users an insight into
Sports and Leisure Management (SLM) – the company behind Everyone Active – has won the
Sports Direct International – the company founded by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley – is
The Hard Candy Fitness (HCF) chain started by Madonna and New Evolution Ventures chair Mark
Cardiff council is exploring new ways to operate its leisure centres and two major cultural
Microsoft could be looking to enter the smartwatch market with a focus on the health
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Wellness space is at a premium in any modern day city and Studio Octopi, a
TRX is to unleash its advanced-ability FORCE Level 2 education and training programme on the
US-based educational entertainment developer LeapFrog has unveiled one of the first wearable activity trackers designed
Antipodean training provider the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) has become one of the first
Physical inactivity poses a greater risk of heart disease in women over 30 than obesity,
Andy Kay and Mhairi FitzPatrick, the pair behind ARK Leisure and London’s 37° health clubs,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Westminster Council has granted planning permission for Willmott Dixon to build a £60m mixed-use development,
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has given its
Premier Global, the parent group of Premier Training International and Active IQ, has declared operating
Plans for a £15m leisure complex in Seaton, Devon, are finally set to commence after
Fitness training association FitPro worldwide has appointed health and fitness industry stalwart Kevin Laferriere as
24/7 Fitness has taken over Birmingham’s iconic Fort Dunlop building as the site for its
Virgin Active is lining up a potential £1bn-plus float or sale, with the company close
Planning approval has been granted for a new leisure complex within the Windsor Park stadium
A new fitness brand, Life1 Club, opened in the Hungarian city of Pecs – the country’s
More than 140 UK health and fitness industry figures gathered at the Ricoh Arena in
New ‘Level 4 Specialist Practitioner’ qualifications for personal trainers wanting to meet specific client needs
Vivafit, the franchisor of women-only express gyms, has signed a master franchise agreement for Indonesia.
Premier Training International (PTI) has embarked on an international partnership with Talwalkars – one of
UK-based health club chains Virgin Active and David Lloyd Leisure are leading the charge of
MacVienna Fitness in Brunswick, Germany, opened its doors at the end of February. The brand
Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new Weight Management Economic Assessment Tool for public
Following its launch in the UK last year, circuit-based training concept Speedflex has announced the
British troops in Afghanistan have undergone what is believed to be the first group cycling
The health and fitness sector must continue to highlight - both at government level and
Leading figures from the health and fitness industry have today warned that companies must adapt
Celebrity fitness advisor and sports and exercise science expert Professor Greg Whyte is to become
Operator Everyone Active has opened the doors to Redcar & Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Latest news

Is the health and fitness industry fully-qualified to deliver professional advice and guidance? That was
Talk of addressing the problem of inactivity levels in the UK has grown in prominence
Health and fitness industry networking event SIBEC UK 2014 has kicked off at championship golf
A 3D modelling scanner has been developed to give gym users a photorealistic image of
UK budget gym operator The Gym Group has appointed Jim Graham as chief operating officer.
Technogym has today been announced as the official fitness equipment supplier for the Glasgow 2014
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new health and fitness app launched today promises to gives users an insight into
Sports and Leisure Management (SLM) – the company behind Everyone Active – has won the
Sports Direct International – the company founded by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley – is
The Hard Candy Fitness (HCF) chain started by Madonna and New Evolution Ventures chair Mark
Cardiff council is exploring new ways to operate its leisure centres and two major cultural
Microsoft could be looking to enter the smartwatch market with a focus on the health
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Wellness space is at a premium in any modern day city and Studio Octopi, a
TRX is to unleash its advanced-ability FORCE Level 2 education and training programme on the
US-based educational entertainment developer LeapFrog has unveiled one of the first wearable activity trackers designed
Antipodean training provider the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) has become one of the first
Physical inactivity poses a greater risk of heart disease in women over 30 than obesity,
Andy Kay and Mhairi FitzPatrick, the pair behind ARK Leisure and London’s 37° health clubs,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Westminster Council has granted planning permission for Willmott Dixon to build a £60m mixed-use development,
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has given its
Premier Global, the parent group of Premier Training International and Active IQ, has declared operating
Plans for a £15m leisure complex in Seaton, Devon, are finally set to commence after
Fitness training association FitPro worldwide has appointed health and fitness industry stalwart Kevin Laferriere as
24/7 Fitness has taken over Birmingham’s iconic Fort Dunlop building as the site for its
Virgin Active is lining up a potential £1bn-plus float or sale, with the company close
Planning approval has been granted for a new leisure complex within the Windsor Park stadium
A new fitness brand, Life1 Club, opened in the Hungarian city of Pecs – the country’s
More than 140 UK health and fitness industry figures gathered at the Ricoh Arena in
New ‘Level 4 Specialist Practitioner’ qualifications for personal trainers wanting to meet specific client needs
Vivafit, the franchisor of women-only express gyms, has signed a master franchise agreement for Indonesia.
Premier Training International (PTI) has embarked on an international partnership with Talwalkars – one of
UK-based health club chains Virgin Active and David Lloyd Leisure are leading the charge of
MacVienna Fitness in Brunswick, Germany, opened its doors at the end of February. The brand
Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new Weight Management Economic Assessment Tool for public
Following its launch in the UK last year, circuit-based training concept Speedflex has announced the
British troops in Afghanistan have undergone what is believed to be the first group cycling
The health and fitness sector must continue to highlight - both at government level and
Leading figures from the health and fitness industry have today warned that companies must adapt
Celebrity fitness advisor and sports and exercise science expert Professor Greg Whyte is to become
Operator Everyone Active has opened the doors to Redcar & Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart
6106 - 6130 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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