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An "innovative" project, which will see heat generated from the flue gas cleaning process at
The construction of a new £8.75m leisure centre in Witham, Essex, has moved a step
Shropshire Council has confirmed that a number of free activities are to be made available
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) has confirmed that demolition work at the site of
Health and fitness training provider Premier Training International (PTI) has announced the launch of its
Six shortlisted designs for the new Kensington Aldridge Academy and Kensington Leisure Centre, West London,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Motive8 has announced the opening of its second training studio at Holbeck Urban Village in
The winners of the first ever Members' Choice Health Club Awards were revealed at a
Fight Science, a provider of mixed martial arts (MMA) and combat sports training founded by
Team GB Olympic rower Alex Partridge has helped officially unveil Nuffield Health's new-look health and
US-based fitness franchise Anytime Fitness has continued its international expansion with the opening of its
A national sustainability organisation aimed specifically at the UK's sport sector, which will launch on
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new £4.75m dual-use community sports facility has opened at Sir Bernard Lovell School in
Russian fitness operator World Class has opened the doors to its latest club - the
Former sports minister Richard Caborn has claimed that plans to increase sports participation in the
Fitcorp Asia has launched its new private health and fitness club in Bangkok, Thailand. The
Catalan fitness operator DiR has launched a low-cost fee to access its existing clubs. Ranging
Low-cost Norwegian chain EVO Fitness has continued its expansion programme with the opening of four
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
California Family Club recently installed Trixter in its Rocklin site. The club ran a challenge
Bally Sports Club opened its latest facility in Lansdowne, Maryland, US, in July. Equipped predominantly
More than 15,000 restaurant locations from 19 chains have come together to create a US-wide
The JUST FIT chain of fitness clubs in Germany has launched subsidiary INTERFIT - a
Harry Macmillan, chief executive of children's charity MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition... Do it!) has called
Leisure Industry Week 2011, 'Where Innovation Meets Inspiration', kicks off at Birmingham NEC tomorrow with
The London Borough of Sutton has given the green light for the redevelopment of Westcroft
LA Fitness and Community Swimming Limited (CSL) have announced the launch of a new partnership
Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has become the first "corporate partner" to sign up to the
Life Fitness and the University of Bath (UoB) have completed work on an extensive revamp
Klick Fitness, the budget gym arm of Fitness First, has entered the UK market and
A £16m leisure centre is to be developed in Irvine under wider plans for the
Public health minister Anne Milton has revealed that the Change4Life initiative has recruited superhero television
Glasgow City Council (GCC) has agreed to press ahead with a £635,000 refurbishment of the
Free events and activities will take place across the UK on 30 September as part
An expanded free weights area and a new spin studio have been unveiled at the
Outdoor training provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced its plans to plant a tree
Leeds City Council (LCC) is to increase its financial contribution towards a flagship health, community
North East Derbyshire District Council (NEDDC) has approved plans to upgrade fitness facilities and improve
A study by Swedish university Karolinska Institutet has shown that devoting work time to physical
Physical exercise may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the development of the illness
Dorchester Swimming Bath Trustees have donated £72,000 towards the Dorset town's new £8m leisure complex,
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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Interview
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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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An "innovative" project, which will see heat generated from the flue gas cleaning process at
The construction of a new £8.75m leisure centre in Witham, Essex, has moved a step
Shropshire Council has confirmed that a number of free activities are to be made available
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) has confirmed that demolition work at the site of
Health and fitness training provider Premier Training International (PTI) has announced the launch of its
Six shortlisted designs for the new Kensington Aldridge Academy and Kensington Leisure Centre, West London,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Motive8 has announced the opening of its second training studio at Holbeck Urban Village in
The winners of the first ever Members' Choice Health Club Awards were revealed at a
Fight Science, a provider of mixed martial arts (MMA) and combat sports training founded by
Team GB Olympic rower Alex Partridge has helped officially unveil Nuffield Health's new-look health and
US-based fitness franchise Anytime Fitness has continued its international expansion with the opening of its
A national sustainability organisation aimed specifically at the UK's sport sector, which will launch on
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new £4.75m dual-use community sports facility has opened at Sir Bernard Lovell School in
Russian fitness operator World Class has opened the doors to its latest club - the
Former sports minister Richard Caborn has claimed that plans to increase sports participation in the
Fitcorp Asia has launched its new private health and fitness club in Bangkok, Thailand. The
Catalan fitness operator DiR has launched a low-cost fee to access its existing clubs. Ranging
Low-cost Norwegian chain EVO Fitness has continued its expansion programme with the opening of four
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
California Family Club recently installed Trixter in its Rocklin site. The club ran a challenge
Bally Sports Club opened its latest facility in Lansdowne, Maryland, US, in July. Equipped predominantly
More than 15,000 restaurant locations from 19 chains have come together to create a US-wide
The JUST FIT chain of fitness clubs in Germany has launched subsidiary INTERFIT - a
Harry Macmillan, chief executive of children's charity MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition... Do it!) has called
Leisure Industry Week 2011, 'Where Innovation Meets Inspiration', kicks off at Birmingham NEC tomorrow with
The London Borough of Sutton has given the green light for the redevelopment of Westcroft
LA Fitness and Community Swimming Limited (CSL) have announced the launch of a new partnership
Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has become the first "corporate partner" to sign up to the
Life Fitness and the University of Bath (UoB) have completed work on an extensive revamp
Klick Fitness, the budget gym arm of Fitness First, has entered the UK market and
A £16m leisure centre is to be developed in Irvine under wider plans for the
Public health minister Anne Milton has revealed that the Change4Life initiative has recruited superhero television
Glasgow City Council (GCC) has agreed to press ahead with a £635,000 refurbishment of the
Free events and activities will take place across the UK on 30 September as part
An expanded free weights area and a new spin studio have been unveiled at the
Outdoor training provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced its plans to plant a tree
Leeds City Council (LCC) is to increase its financial contribution towards a flagship health, community
North East Derbyshire District Council (NEDDC) has approved plans to upgrade fitness facilities and improve
A study by Swedish university Karolinska Institutet has shown that devoting work time to physical
Physical exercise may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the development of the illness
Dorchester Swimming Bath Trustees have donated £72,000 towards the Dorset town's new £8m leisure complex,
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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.
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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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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