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The winners of the FIBO Innovation Awards, handed out during the annual FIBO trade show
Budget fitness chain Xercise4less is to open a new £1m "supergym" in Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, later
Fitness solutions supplier Precor has announced that it has expanded its sales team with two
London's Hammersmith and Fulham Council (HFC) has introduced new fees for personal trainers who use
Cannock Chase District Council (CCDC) has announced that work has commenced on the multi-million pound
Arc Leisure Matlock, a new leisure complex under development in Derbyshire, has received £30,000 towards
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Greasley Parish Council and equipment supplier Precor have carried out a refurbishment of the health
Plans for the future of leisure and culture provision in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, are to be
West Virginia University (WVU), US, has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of
Fusion Lifestyle has announced that the historic open air swimming pool at Holywell Mead leisure
Cornwall Council has announced that it is to transfer the operation of its leisure facilities
Virgin Active is poised to expand its portfolio after announcing that it had agreed a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council (RBBC) has opened a new fitness suite at Donyngs Recreation
Pulse has announced that it has secured a new contract that will see it provide
A new budget health club called Simply Gym will open in the Llansamlet district of
Training provider Premier Training International has promoted Dave Christophi to the Board of Directors, as
Olympic Gold and Silver medallist Darren Campbell, one of Britain's most successful and well-known male
Fitbug Holdings, the AIM-listed online personal health company, has appointed Fergus Kee as executive chair
Two Oxford-based personal trainers, James Shields and Sam Bennett, have teamed up to open their
UK-based awarding body Active IQ is to work in partnership with women-only operator Curves International
Equipment supplier Evolution Fitness has completed a multi-site deal to supply the growing club estate
A new partnership has been launched bringing together equipment companies within the fitness industry to
Budget health club operator Fitness4less has opened a new 20,000sq ft club in Southwark, London.
London-based independently owned health club chain Soho Gyms has reopened its new-look Covent Garden club
Privately-owned health club group Kiss Gyms has appointed consultants Sports Solutions to identify and acquire
Fife Council has announced that work on the £17m overhaul of Carnegie Leisure Centre in
Plans for the development of a new swimming pool in Bridgwater, Somerset, have received a
A new £30.6m wellbeing centre in Leeds and a £15m leisure, health and social care
More than 20 special guests are to attend a free opening event on 30 April
Health Club Management magazine has become the Strategic European Media Partner of US-based organisation The
Gateshead Council has launched the new-look Dunston Leisure Centre, following a £5.1m, year-long redevelopment designed
The newly expanded Inside Spa at the Pendle Wavelengths leisure centre in Nelson, Lancashire, has
East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC) has announced the official launch of a new leisure and culture
Canterbury City Council (CCC) is to examine potential new leisure uses for its Kingsmead Leisure
Gwynedd Council's care scrutiny committee has backed plans to embark on the next phase of
David Stalker has been officially appointed the new chief executive officer of the Fitness Industry
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) has announced that the management of its 17 leisure
Low-cost health club operator Fitness4Less has confirmed the purchase of a Bannatyne site in Cheltenham
A park and ride car park site at Derby's Pride Park - owned by the
Kettering Borough Council (KBC) has announced that work has started on the construction of a
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Research
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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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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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The winners of the FIBO Innovation Awards, handed out during the annual FIBO trade show
Budget fitness chain Xercise4less is to open a new £1m "supergym" in Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, later
Fitness solutions supplier Precor has announced that it has expanded its sales team with two
London's Hammersmith and Fulham Council (HFC) has introduced new fees for personal trainers who use
Cannock Chase District Council (CCDC) has announced that work has commenced on the multi-million pound
Arc Leisure Matlock, a new leisure complex under development in Derbyshire, has received £30,000 towards
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Greasley Parish Council and equipment supplier Precor have carried out a refurbishment of the health
Plans for the future of leisure and culture provision in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, are to be
West Virginia University (WVU), US, has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of
Fusion Lifestyle has announced that the historic open air swimming pool at Holywell Mead leisure
Cornwall Council has announced that it is to transfer the operation of its leisure facilities
Virgin Active is poised to expand its portfolio after announcing that it had agreed a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council (RBBC) has opened a new fitness suite at Donyngs Recreation
Pulse has announced that it has secured a new contract that will see it provide
A new budget health club called Simply Gym will open in the Llansamlet district of
Training provider Premier Training International has promoted Dave Christophi to the Board of Directors, as
Olympic Gold and Silver medallist Darren Campbell, one of Britain's most successful and well-known male
Fitbug Holdings, the AIM-listed online personal health company, has appointed Fergus Kee as executive chair
Two Oxford-based personal trainers, James Shields and Sam Bennett, have teamed up to open their
UK-based awarding body Active IQ is to work in partnership with women-only operator Curves International
Equipment supplier Evolution Fitness has completed a multi-site deal to supply the growing club estate
A new partnership has been launched bringing together equipment companies within the fitness industry to
Budget health club operator Fitness4less has opened a new 20,000sq ft club in Southwark, London.
London-based independently owned health club chain Soho Gyms has reopened its new-look Covent Garden club
Privately-owned health club group Kiss Gyms has appointed consultants Sports Solutions to identify and acquire
Fife Council has announced that work on the £17m overhaul of Carnegie Leisure Centre in
Plans for the development of a new swimming pool in Bridgwater, Somerset, have received a
A new £30.6m wellbeing centre in Leeds and a £15m leisure, health and social care
More than 20 special guests are to attend a free opening event on 30 April
Health Club Management magazine has become the Strategic European Media Partner of US-based organisation The
Gateshead Council has launched the new-look Dunston Leisure Centre, following a £5.1m, year-long redevelopment designed
The newly expanded Inside Spa at the Pendle Wavelengths leisure centre in Nelson, Lancashire, has
East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC) has announced the official launch of a new leisure and culture
Canterbury City Council (CCC) is to examine potential new leisure uses for its Kingsmead Leisure
Gwynedd Council's care scrutiny committee has backed plans to embark on the next phase of
David Stalker has been officially appointed the new chief executive officer of the Fitness Industry
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) has announced that the management of its 17 leisure
Low-cost health club operator Fitness4Less has confirmed the purchase of a Bannatyne site in Cheltenham
A park and ride car park site at Derby's Pride Park - owned by the
Kettering Borough Council (KBC) has announced that work has started on the construction of a
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
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: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
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
Balanced Body press release: From racquetball to reformer: The Nelson Golf & Sports Club transforms underused space into a thriving pilates studio
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club has repurposed an underutilised racquetball court into a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, The Studio at The Nelson, investing in premium Balanced Body equipment and instructor education to enhance member wellbeing and m
Featured press releases
Shua Fitness press release: Shua Fitness appoints Kyle Millroy as senior director of strategic development, EMEA
Shua Fitness is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Millroy as senior director of strategic development, EMEA, effective from 1 August.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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