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Exercise could help to reduce moderate symptoms of depression, according to a review published in
In the build up to Leisure Industry Week 2013, ukactive CEO David Stalker will be
Men who vigorously exercise as young adults could reduce their risk of developing epilepsy in
Health and fitness club operators LA Fitness and Dave Whelan Sports (DWS) and gym management
Children who live in smart, modern neighbourhoods, which are planned with parks and green spaces,
Older patients and those with heart conditions are more likely to take up and complete
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The University of Dundee has completed a £450,000 redesign and refurbishment to its Institute of
Premier Training International (PTI) and Net Profit Explosion (NPE) have announced a new partnership between
Bacteria in the human gut could play a vital role in determining who is obese
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has been taken over by private equity group TDR Capital. The
Virgin Active has employed eight lifeguards at its new site in Falmer, Brighton, following free
A business review of The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Budget gym operator easyGym has partnered with UK training provider Icon Training. The partnership has
A new initiative has been launched to bring together insight, inspiration and stories from the
Freedom Leisure has completely re-opened its Uckfield Leisure Centre following an eight month redevelopment. The
Half of all seven-year-olds in the UK are in risk of suffering from poor health
The Department of Health is investing an extra £5m in getting children and families to
New high intensity interval training workout Tabata will be launched across London from 1st September
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new government loan scheme has been launched to help people over the age of
Work on a £2.5m upgrade of the Cleethorpes Leisure Centre, operated by Lincs Inspire, is
The United States childhood obesity crisis may be lessening, according to new research released by
Sufferers of cardiac arrests at traditional fitness facilities have a higher chance of survival than
Health researchers have been granted £124m funding to help challenge major health issues, including work
One of Tesco’s largest stores has unveiled a new shopping and leisure destination in Watford
Total Fitness has filed its consolidated group accounts for 2012, which show an improvement on
New York City officials are tackling obesity in the city by setting up the first
People who walk to work are around 40 per cent less likely to have diabetes
Fitness First plans to invest £77.5m in order to renovate tired clubs, explore new fitness
Exercise could improve the mood of pregnant women and reduce their levels of fatigue, according
Health and fitness devices will make up half of all wireless accessories shipped by 2018,
Thanet District Council (TDC) and leisure trust, Your Leisure, officially opened a new £4.1m swim
The Royal LifeSaving Society UK (RLSS UK) and IQL have announced four additions to the
A new study has shown that levels of physical activity can be linked directly with
Plans for the £13.7m Memorial Court Leisure Centre in Northwich, Cheshire, UK have moved forward,
Exercise could be the best way of preventing the development of Alzheimer's disease in elderly
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a mathematical model that predicts
New exercise advice is needed to protect children from developing heart and circulation problems in
The case for and against barefoot running is examined in the latest issue of Health
Construction work on the new £12.5m West Bromwich Leisure Centre is on track and the
Branston Golf Club in Burton, Staffordshire has reopened its health club following a comprehensive redevelopment.
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
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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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Editor's letter
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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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Latest news

Exercise could help to reduce moderate symptoms of depression, according to a review published in
In the build up to Leisure Industry Week 2013, ukactive CEO David Stalker will be
Men who vigorously exercise as young adults could reduce their risk of developing epilepsy in
Health and fitness club operators LA Fitness and Dave Whelan Sports (DWS) and gym management
Children who live in smart, modern neighbourhoods, which are planned with parks and green spaces,
Older patients and those with heart conditions are more likely to take up and complete
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The University of Dundee has completed a £450,000 redesign and refurbishment to its Institute of
Premier Training International (PTI) and Net Profit Explosion (NPE) have announced a new partnership between
Bacteria in the human gut could play a vital role in determining who is obese
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has been taken over by private equity group TDR Capital. The
Virgin Active has employed eight lifeguards at its new site in Falmer, Brighton, following free
A business review of The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Budget gym operator easyGym has partnered with UK training provider Icon Training. The partnership has
A new initiative has been launched to bring together insight, inspiration and stories from the
Freedom Leisure has completely re-opened its Uckfield Leisure Centre following an eight month redevelopment. The
Half of all seven-year-olds in the UK are in risk of suffering from poor health
The Department of Health is investing an extra £5m in getting children and families to
New high intensity interval training workout Tabata will be launched across London from 1st September
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new government loan scheme has been launched to help people over the age of
Work on a £2.5m upgrade of the Cleethorpes Leisure Centre, operated by Lincs Inspire, is
The United States childhood obesity crisis may be lessening, according to new research released by
Sufferers of cardiac arrests at traditional fitness facilities have a higher chance of survival than
Health researchers have been granted £124m funding to help challenge major health issues, including work
One of Tesco’s largest stores has unveiled a new shopping and leisure destination in Watford
Total Fitness has filed its consolidated group accounts for 2012, which show an improvement on
New York City officials are tackling obesity in the city by setting up the first
People who walk to work are around 40 per cent less likely to have diabetes
Fitness First plans to invest £77.5m in order to renovate tired clubs, explore new fitness
Exercise could improve the mood of pregnant women and reduce their levels of fatigue, according
Health and fitness devices will make up half of all wireless accessories shipped by 2018,
Thanet District Council (TDC) and leisure trust, Your Leisure, officially opened a new £4.1m swim
The Royal LifeSaving Society UK (RLSS UK) and IQL have announced four additions to the
A new study has shown that levels of physical activity can be linked directly with
Plans for the £13.7m Memorial Court Leisure Centre in Northwich, Cheshire, UK have moved forward,
Exercise could be the best way of preventing the development of Alzheimer's disease in elderly
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a mathematical model that predicts
New exercise advice is needed to protect children from developing heart and circulation problems in
The case for and against barefoot running is examined in the latest issue of Health
Construction work on the new £12.5m West Bromwich Leisure Centre is on track and the
Branston Golf Club in Burton, Staffordshire has reopened its health club following a comprehensive redevelopment.
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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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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
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
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: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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