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Plans have been unveiled to replace outdated facilities in Newark, Lincolnshire with a new £13m
The Cochrane Collaboration has teamed up with Wikiproject Medicine, to improve the reliability and accessibility
London’s Bankside will be the home to the latest HIIT-based gym, when former kickboxing world
Fitness equipment provider Star Trac has appointed Duncan Black as export EMEA account manager to
YMCAfit has announced the appointment of fitness industry training expert Dan Rees as senior training
London South Bank university’s psychology department has developed a fake bar at a cost of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Canadian software company Geosports is developing an app to try and increase participation in sport
The Wearable Technology Show 2014, Europe’s largest dedicated event for the fast-growing sector, will gather
Premier Training and Les Mills have teamed up to deliver a new exercise to music
Leading a sedentary lifestyle could lead to negative changes in the shape of brain neurons,
Plans to build a new £36m sports centre in Coventry have been unveiled to replace
Ceri Lewis has been appointed as national accounts business development manager for equipment manufacturer SportsArt
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness industry veteran Innes Kerr has been appointed managing director of Prime Fitness, a member
Commercial fitness equipment provider Cybex International UK has moved to new headquarters in Coalville, Leicestershire,
As part of the European Union (EU)-funded Inprofood project – which aims to bring together
Russian chain CitiFitness has opened its second medical rehabilitation centre following the success of its
Duncan Bannatyne's ex-wife has expanded her growing chain of CrossFit-affiliated gyms with the opening of
The government and the Mayor of London have launched a new initiative designed to promote
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A growth in cycling numbers could lead to huge UK health benefits and a reduction
The Gym Group chief executive John Treharne believes the pending merger with former rival in
The first Daily Fitness Olga Šípková franchise club has opened in Prague, Czech Republic. Located
Reebok and Les Mills have officially launched their five-year partnership – originally announced late last
FiveStar Fitness Club has opened its doors in Kosovo, in the capital city of Prishtina.
Fitmob, which launched in the US in January, is a new fitness concept where classes
World-renowned golfing resort The Belfry in Birmingham, UK, is about to reach the end of
The National Water Sports Centre (NWSC) in Nottingham is to unveil its new gym this
SportsArt Fitness UK has announced the launch of a strategic partnership with charity, Young Pioneers,
After a successful trial, Your GYM is offering a new franchise model of a heart
The partnership between Fit For Sport and Everyone Active has been awarded the coveted ‘Inspired
A new tracking device is currently in development, which not only keeps a record of
Budget fitness club operators Pure Gym and The Gym Group have today announced plans to
The Gleneagles Hotel has announced the re-opening of The Club following £5m of investment and
The phased redevelopment of Fife club, Balbirnie Fitness Centre, is now complete offering members a
Budget gym operator, Xercise4Less, is attempting to differentiate itself from the other low cost chains
Infant swim school Water Babies has announced a new partnership that will see a new
Two Liverpool leisure centres are threatened with closure as Liverpool City Council (LCC) weighs up
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has created a new online health and fitness resource offering expert
Wyre Council in Lancashire has received planning permission for new health, fitness, sports and leisure
Prime Minister David Cameron is today expected to confirm that funding for Primary Physical Education
The increasing use of tobacco, consumption of alcohol and highly processed foods and a lack
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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Plans have been unveiled to replace outdated facilities in Newark, Lincolnshire with a new £13m
The Cochrane Collaboration has teamed up with Wikiproject Medicine, to improve the reliability and accessibility
London’s Bankside will be the home to the latest HIIT-based gym, when former kickboxing world
Fitness equipment provider Star Trac has appointed Duncan Black as export EMEA account manager to
YMCAfit has announced the appointment of fitness industry training expert Dan Rees as senior training
London South Bank university’s psychology department has developed a fake bar at a cost of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Canadian software company Geosports is developing an app to try and increase participation in sport
The Wearable Technology Show 2014, Europe’s largest dedicated event for the fast-growing sector, will gather
Premier Training and Les Mills have teamed up to deliver a new exercise to music
Leading a sedentary lifestyle could lead to negative changes in the shape of brain neurons,
Plans to build a new £36m sports centre in Coventry have been unveiled to replace
Ceri Lewis has been appointed as national accounts business development manager for equipment manufacturer SportsArt
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness industry veteran Innes Kerr has been appointed managing director of Prime Fitness, a member
Commercial fitness equipment provider Cybex International UK has moved to new headquarters in Coalville, Leicestershire,
As part of the European Union (EU)-funded Inprofood project – which aims to bring together
Russian chain CitiFitness has opened its second medical rehabilitation centre following the success of its
Duncan Bannatyne's ex-wife has expanded her growing chain of CrossFit-affiliated gyms with the opening of
The government and the Mayor of London have launched a new initiative designed to promote
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A growth in cycling numbers could lead to huge UK health benefits and a reduction
The Gym Group chief executive John Treharne believes the pending merger with former rival in
The first Daily Fitness Olga Šípková franchise club has opened in Prague, Czech Republic. Located
Reebok and Les Mills have officially launched their five-year partnership – originally announced late last
FiveStar Fitness Club has opened its doors in Kosovo, in the capital city of Prishtina.
Fitmob, which launched in the US in January, is a new fitness concept where classes
World-renowned golfing resort The Belfry in Birmingham, UK, is about to reach the end of
The National Water Sports Centre (NWSC) in Nottingham is to unveil its new gym this
SportsArt Fitness UK has announced the launch of a strategic partnership with charity, Young Pioneers,
After a successful trial, Your GYM is offering a new franchise model of a heart
The partnership between Fit For Sport and Everyone Active has been awarded the coveted ‘Inspired
A new tracking device is currently in development, which not only keeps a record of
Budget fitness club operators Pure Gym and The Gym Group have today announced plans to
The Gleneagles Hotel has announced the re-opening of The Club following £5m of investment and
The phased redevelopment of Fife club, Balbirnie Fitness Centre, is now complete offering members a
Budget gym operator, Xercise4Less, is attempting to differentiate itself from the other low cost chains
Infant swim school Water Babies has announced a new partnership that will see a new
Two Liverpool leisure centres are threatened with closure as Liverpool City Council (LCC) weighs up
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has created a new online health and fitness resource offering expert
Wyre Council in Lancashire has received planning permission for new health, fitness, sports and leisure
Prime Minister David Cameron is today expected to confirm that funding for Primary Physical Education
The increasing use of tobacco, consumption of alcohol and highly processed foods and a lack
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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
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
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Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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