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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
Fitness industry veteran Innes Kerr has been appointed managing director of Prime Fitness, a member
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
A growth in cycling numbers could lead to huge UK health benefits and a reduction
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Nearly two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese, according to data from the
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, an international dating website is vying for the
Increasing physical activity levels by just one per cent a year would save the UK
FIBO - the annual international trade fair for fitness, wellness and health held in Germany
Profile Health & Fitness Club, an independent operation owned by Paul Sansome, opened its second
IHRSA is partnering with the European Commission in a new project – European Fitness Inclusion
As part of its roll-out in India, ladies-only fitness franchise Vivafit has launched in New
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Editor's letter
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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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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Obituary
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

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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Life Lessons
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
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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
HCM magazine
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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Featured press releases
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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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Latest news

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
Fitness industry veteran Innes Kerr has been appointed managing director of Prime Fitness, a member
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
A growth in cycling numbers could lead to huge UK health benefits and a reduction
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
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
Nearly two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese, according to data from the
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, an international dating website is vying for the
Increasing physical activity levels by just one per cent a year would save the UK
FIBO - the annual international trade fair for fitness, wellness and health held in Germany
Profile Health & Fitness Club, an independent operation owned by Paul Sansome, opened its second
IHRSA is partnering with the European Commission in a new project – European Fitness Inclusion
As part of its roll-out in India, ladies-only fitness franchise Vivafit has launched in New
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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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Diary dates
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