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HealthKey has announced a new partnership with Endurance Zone, which will give its members free
On releasing Q4 2024 results, SATS has said that the positive momentum of last year
The Gym Group has launched an academy offering a PT qualification in as little as
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities saved the
Scott Best, owner of Fitness First UK, has created a new luxury health club concept
Spanish operator, Synergym, has entered into a €70 million syndicated financing agreement to fuel domestic
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness First has opened the doors to its 28th site in Marylebone, central London –
After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
Everyone Active is supporting the health and wellbeing of its staff through the integration of
Sport England has announced that Tim Hollingsworth will stand down as CEO at the end
Arc, London’s highly anticipated social wellness club, has officially debuted today (31 January) in Canary
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Wearable tech company, Myzone has created an advisory board to provide the business with strategic
Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites,
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association
The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and
The Bannatyne Group is the latest UK health and fitness operator to announce a partnership
Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration
Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing faster
Empowered Brands, the parent company of Énergie Fitness and master franchisor for UBX and Fit+
Polish fitness franchise business, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has hit the milestone of 100 sites and
The cancer risk of drinking alcohol has been highlighted in a report from the US
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
A new, premium fitness concept opens in Clapham, London in Q3 2024 called Arma, which
Puma Growth Partners has announced a £4 million investment into NRG Gyms to upscale its
Fifty eight researchers are challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, calling for a
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
Concordia University of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada is kicking off a study called Noticing Nature
The Gym Group has announced positive trading momentum has continued through the second half of
Recovery and wellbeing technology company, Therabody, has teamed up with smart watch provider, Garmin, to
Les Mills has backed up the official launch of its functional circuits programme, Ceremony, with
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
Unprecedented financial challenges are pressing Caerphilly County Borough Council to accelerate its consolidation strategy which
UK chartered institute, CIMSPA, has teamed up with the UK government's Department for Work and
North Ayrshire charitable trust, KA Leisure, has launched a new programme to offer preventative healthcare
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
On announcing the milestone of reaching three million members, US high-value, low-cost operator, Crunch Fitness,
Active Hastings is adding new classes to its active ageing programme, Stronger for Life, designed
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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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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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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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Phillip Mills

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

HealthKey has announced a new partnership with Endurance Zone, which will give its members free
On releasing Q4 2024 results, SATS has said that the positive momentum of last year
The Gym Group has launched an academy offering a PT qualification in as little as
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities saved the
Scott Best, owner of Fitness First UK, has created a new luxury health club concept
Spanish operator, Synergym, has entered into a €70 million syndicated financing agreement to fuel domestic
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness First has opened the doors to its 28th site in Marylebone, central London –
After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
Everyone Active is supporting the health and wellbeing of its staff through the integration of
Sport England has announced that Tim Hollingsworth will stand down as CEO at the end
Arc, London’s highly anticipated social wellness club, has officially debuted today (31 January) in Canary
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Wearable tech company, Myzone has created an advisory board to provide the business with strategic
Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites,
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association
The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and
The Bannatyne Group is the latest UK health and fitness operator to announce a partnership
Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration
Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing faster
Empowered Brands, the parent company of Énergie Fitness and master franchisor for UBX and Fit+
Polish fitness franchise business, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has hit the milestone of 100 sites and
The cancer risk of drinking alcohol has been highlighted in a report from the US
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
A new, premium fitness concept opens in Clapham, London in Q3 2024 called Arma, which
Puma Growth Partners has announced a £4 million investment into NRG Gyms to upscale its
Fifty eight researchers are challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, calling for a
Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new
Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem
Concordia University of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada is kicking off a study called Noticing Nature
The Gym Group has announced positive trading momentum has continued through the second half of
Recovery and wellbeing technology company, Therabody, has teamed up with smart watch provider, Garmin, to
Les Mills has backed up the official launch of its functional circuits programme, Ceremony, with
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
Unprecedented financial challenges are pressing Caerphilly County Borough Council to accelerate its consolidation strategy which
UK chartered institute, CIMSPA, has teamed up with the UK government's Department for Work and
North Ayrshire charitable trust, KA Leisure, has launched a new programme to offer preventative healthcare
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
On announcing the milestone of reaching three million members, US high-value, low-cost operator, Crunch Fitness,
Active Hastings is adding new classes to its active ageing programme, Stronger for Life, designed
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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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
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 - 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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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