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Brimsmore and Bunford have been identified as the two 'most appropriate' locations for the proposed
The government has earmarked £1m for a scheme that aims to empower older people to
Massage Nirvana Day and Medi Spa in Las Vegas, US, has entered into a new
People using dieting to lose weight should add regular exercise to their programmes if they
Pedro Ruiz, CEO of Portugal's largest health club chain Vivafit, has warned that up to
The Salvation Army has opened two new fitness facilities as part of its US-focused Ray
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Berghotel Malta in Austria has launched a showcase exhibition on energy generation and consumption. The
Dutch health club operator One Fitness has announced that it has created the first climate-neutral
Club Elyspa in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, has opened its doors. The site is regarded
California Fitness - a wholly owned subsidiary of 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide - has opened
Health secretary Andrew Lansley has announced plans for a 'radical' new public health service to
East Dumbartonshire Council (EDC) has approved plans for the creation of a new trust to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The newly opened FITlane health club in Nice (see Health Club Management Sept 10, p14
Vivafit, the largest chain of gyms in Portugal, has signed a contract to open a
US-based operator Crunch has unveiled its third club in southern Florida with the opening of
Health clubs looking to encourage older members to cross the threshold and become members could
Oxford University's plans for a major overhaul of its Iffley Road sports complex have been
St Albans City and District Council (SACDC) has opened a new 625sq m (6,727sq ft)
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Leisure trust Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL), which operates community leisure services in West Yorkshire, is
A new recreation hub currently being developed in Lichfield, Staffordshire, is on track to open
Combination aerobic exercise with a resistance training regime has been associated with improved glycemic levels
A new report has suggested that obesity alone may no longer be linked to a
Amber Valley Borough Council (AVBC) has found that residents in Belper, Derbyshire, would like the
Community organisation Tiger11 has withdrawn its proposals to take over the running of South Leeds
SpaFinder Europe, the spa marketing company which is part of the global SpaFinder organisation, has
St Albans City and District Council (SACDC) is to seek a new preferred contractor for
Fit to Ref, a Durham fitness initiative involving the Rugby Football Union (RFU), is aiming
Plans for a new £10m sports arena on the site of a former fruit and
The Portuguese government has announced that value added tax (VAT) on fitness operations will rise
Independent health club operator The Third Space is planning to open a number of new
Pendle Leisure Trust (PLT) has joined forces with Alliance Leisure for a £220,000 extension of
The Bannatyne Group has opened a £350,000 wellbeing spa in Broadstairs, Kent, UK. The spa
Low-cost health club operator The Gym Group has expanded its UK portfolio to 10 sites
Preparatory work has started on a multi-million pound scheme to revamp the Westminster Lodge Leisure
Health club operator énergie Group has completed the rebranding of nine Irish clubs that were
Construction work is now underway on Nottingham's new £9m Victoria Leisure Centre, which has been
Hertfordshire-based Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Lewisham Council to deliver a new leisure centre
Oxfordshire-based developer The Leadbitter Group has commenced work on the construction of a new £8m
Four Bikram Yoga studio operators have joined forces as part of efforts to improve the
Bournemouth Borough Council (BBC) is to open two new swimming pools at Kinson's Pelhams Park
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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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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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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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Opinion
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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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Brimsmore and Bunford have been identified as the two 'most appropriate' locations for the proposed
The government has earmarked £1m for a scheme that aims to empower older people to
Massage Nirvana Day and Medi Spa in Las Vegas, US, has entered into a new
People using dieting to lose weight should add regular exercise to their programmes if they
Pedro Ruiz, CEO of Portugal's largest health club chain Vivafit, has warned that up to
The Salvation Army has opened two new fitness facilities as part of its US-focused Ray
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Berghotel Malta in Austria has launched a showcase exhibition on energy generation and consumption. The
Dutch health club operator One Fitness has announced that it has created the first climate-neutral
Club Elyspa in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, has opened its doors. The site is regarded
California Fitness - a wholly owned subsidiary of 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide - has opened
Health secretary Andrew Lansley has announced plans for a 'radical' new public health service to
East Dumbartonshire Council (EDC) has approved plans for the creation of a new trust to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The newly opened FITlane health club in Nice (see Health Club Management Sept 10, p14
Vivafit, the largest chain of gyms in Portugal, has signed a contract to open a
US-based operator Crunch has unveiled its third club in southern Florida with the opening of
Health clubs looking to encourage older members to cross the threshold and become members could
Oxford University's plans for a major overhaul of its Iffley Road sports complex have been
St Albans City and District Council (SACDC) has opened a new 625sq m (6,727sq ft)
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Leisure trust Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL), which operates community leisure services in West Yorkshire, is
A new recreation hub currently being developed in Lichfield, Staffordshire, is on track to open
Combination aerobic exercise with a resistance training regime has been associated with improved glycemic levels
A new report has suggested that obesity alone may no longer be linked to a
Amber Valley Borough Council (AVBC) has found that residents in Belper, Derbyshire, would like the
Community organisation Tiger11 has withdrawn its proposals to take over the running of South Leeds
SpaFinder Europe, the spa marketing company which is part of the global SpaFinder organisation, has
St Albans City and District Council (SACDC) is to seek a new preferred contractor for
Fit to Ref, a Durham fitness initiative involving the Rugby Football Union (RFU), is aiming
Plans for a new £10m sports arena on the site of a former fruit and
The Portuguese government has announced that value added tax (VAT) on fitness operations will rise
Independent health club operator The Third Space is planning to open a number of new
Pendle Leisure Trust (PLT) has joined forces with Alliance Leisure for a £220,000 extension of
The Bannatyne Group has opened a £350,000 wellbeing spa in Broadstairs, Kent, UK. The spa
Low-cost health club operator The Gym Group has expanded its UK portfolio to 10 sites
Preparatory work has started on a multi-million pound scheme to revamp the Westminster Lodge Leisure
Health club operator énergie Group has completed the rebranding of nine Irish clubs that were
Construction work is now underway on Nottingham's new £9m Victoria Leisure Centre, which has been
Hertfordshire-based Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Lewisham Council to deliver a new leisure centre
Oxfordshire-based developer The Leadbitter Group has commenced work on the construction of a new £8m
Four Bikram Yoga studio operators have joined forces as part of efforts to improve the
Bournemouth Borough Council (BBC) is to open two new swimming pools at Kinson's Pelhams Park
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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
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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Company profile: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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