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Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Boutique London studio, 1Rebel, is moving into the recovery space with the launch of a
Life Time has announced its preliminary estimated financial results for the third quarter ending 30
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The new Oura Ring 4 includes Smart Sensing technology that gives more accurate health data
According to research undertaken by Stanford Medicine in the US, ageing is non-linear and there
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth over £4 billion for imposing illegal, multilateral
Software outfit, BRP Systems – which took on a new majority investor in the form
Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will
Socialising is an increasingly important aspect of the Gen Z workout experience, according to research
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Gymnation has carried out a six-month research study which shows the power of connecting with
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced plans to expand its portfolio of luxury
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research
Future Practice has launched a suite of courses designed to enable fitness professionals to train
The Shredquarters has announced the launch of a new boutique franchise brand called Fuse, with
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern
Pure Gym has raised the necessary funds to allow the purchase of Blink Fitness, which
Fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has secured US$200 million of growth capital to
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
Riverhills Health Club and Day Spa in Ipswich, UK, is set for a major relaunch
Everyone Active launched its first reformer Pilates studio – the first of 10 studios that will
PureGym is preparing to launch four new group exercise formats – HIIT, weights, mobility and
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
Operators across the UK ran special events and gave away free passes to encourage people
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
Myzone has appointed Vahid Zadeh, as its new chief technology officer to lead the company’s
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
Fitness First is piloting a partnership with Get A Drip to offer members IV treatments
German healthcare company, Bayer, is launching an ecosystem to support consumers as they age, comprising
A London health centre has just opened offering a 10-minute body scan, for £299, which
Odyssey Health Club & Spa has undergone a management buy-out with long-term manager, Stephen Aucott,
Citius Retreats, a specialist in sports medicine and wellness, is set to launch a series
The Gym Group’s Next Chapter strategy is delivering results and the and the UK-based operator
12,300
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Specifier
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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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.
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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
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 —
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Latest news

Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Boutique London studio, 1Rebel, is moving into the recovery space with the launch of a
Life Time has announced its preliminary estimated financial results for the third quarter ending 30
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The new Oura Ring 4 includes Smart Sensing technology that gives more accurate health data
According to research undertaken by Stanford Medicine in the US, ageing is non-linear and there
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth over £4 billion for imposing illegal, multilateral
Software outfit, BRP Systems – which took on a new majority investor in the form
Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will
Socialising is an increasingly important aspect of the Gen Z workout experience, according to research
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Gymnation has carried out a six-month research study which shows the power of connecting with
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced plans to expand its portfolio of luxury
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research
Future Practice has launched a suite of courses designed to enable fitness professionals to train
The Shredquarters has announced the launch of a new boutique franchise brand called Fuse, with
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern
Pure Gym has raised the necessary funds to allow the purchase of Blink Fitness, which
Fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has secured US$200 million of growth capital to
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
Riverhills Health Club and Day Spa in Ipswich, UK, is set for a major relaunch
Everyone Active launched its first reformer Pilates studio – the first of 10 studios that will
PureGym is preparing to launch four new group exercise formats – HIIT, weights, mobility and
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
Operators across the UK ran special events and gave away free passes to encourage people
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
Myzone has appointed Vahid Zadeh, as its new chief technology officer to lead the company’s
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
Fitness First is piloting a partnership with Get A Drip to offer members IV treatments
German healthcare company, Bayer, is launching an ecosystem to support consumers as they age, comprising
A London health centre has just opened offering a 10-minute body scan, for £299, which
Odyssey Health Club & Spa has undergone a management buy-out with long-term manager, Stephen Aucott,
Citius Retreats, a specialist in sports medicine and wellness, is set to launch a series
The Gym Group’s Next Chapter strategy is delivering results and the and the UK-based operator
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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