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Exercise can help people reduce the intake of high risk, bodyweight-increasing foods. A study by
Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) has announced that a £1.3m sports hall and fitness centre has
Renfrewshire Council has scheduled a series of consultation events to enable local residents in Linwood,
A swimming pool in Penarth, South Wales, which was closed on 14 September due to
A new 200sq m (2,153sq ft) fitness suite has been created at Nottingham Trent University's
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has today unveiled the conclusions of the TwentyTen Industry Consultation.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England has appointed a partnership consisting of Right Directions and Leisure Net Solutions to
A new leisure scheme has been unveiled by Mansfield District Council (MDC), which will see
The swimming pool at Peterlee Leisure Centre has closed to the public in order to
North Hertfordshire District Council (NHDC) has confirmed that an elderly man died in hospital after
Health club operator the énergie Group has appointed Mark Lemmon, former CEO of pawnbroker Cash
Lifetime has expanded its training portfolio following the acquisition of Rapido Training, the Gloucester-based provider
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Soho Gyms has launched new group exercise classes with the aim to tapping into the
A new networking group, The Leisure Suppliers Forum (LSF), will be launched at next week's
A new £750,000 health and fitness facility has been officially unveiled at Paddington Recreation Ground,
The leisure industry is again preparing for the sector's largest UK-based trade show, the Leisure
The Better Body Shop in Sevenoaks, Kent has been officially opened. The 9,500 sq ft
Pellikaan Construction is set to start demolition work on a former school building in Horley,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Leisure management contractor 3d leisure has entered into an agreement with training provider Central Sports,
South Staffordshire Council (SSC) has unveiled a new-look spinning studio and toning suite at Wombourne
Youth activity provider SHOKK has announced a post-doctorate Knowledge Transfer Project (KTP) with Liverpool John
Exercise management expert FitLinxx has introduced its new Strength Training Partner to four clubs in
FITLane opened its latest club - located on the outskirts of Nice, in the south
Russian Fitness Group announced the opening of its latest site in July. The new World
The énergie Group will open its largest ever fitness club on 1 October. Set in
The Royal Glenora Club in Edmonton, Canada, re-opened recently following a CA$15m (£9.2m) redevelopment. The
Vivafit has the highest overall brand awareness among women in Portugal when compared with other
In the US, Life Fitness has offered its support to non-profit organisation Back On My
SHOKK has announced a partnership with US-based G&G Fitness to distribute its youth fitness products
Health club operator Greens Health and Fitness has partnered with Transforming a Generation (TAG), the
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) and Nexus Community have unveiled plans to merge into a single business,
Construction work has started on a new £12m health and wellbeing centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire,
Awarding body Active IQ will officially begin offering the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
One Leisure, Huntingdonshire District Council's leisure management arm, will complete the final phase of a
Fitness qualifications provider, Global Fitness Education (GFE), is to deliver a QCF format Level 3
British Military Fitness (BMF) has criticised the "unacceptable" comments made by the Daily Mail newspaper
North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has officially unveiled a new-look leisure complex in Ibstock,
British Military Fitness (BMF), the outdoor fitness training provider, has launched new Walkfit classes at
Calderdale Council has announced that two new swimming pools and fitness facilities at Brighouse and
Sencio Community Leisure (SCL) has reported an 18.9 per cent increase in adult participation in
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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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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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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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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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The Breath Coach
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Exercise can help people reduce the intake of high risk, bodyweight-increasing foods. A study by
Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) has announced that a £1.3m sports hall and fitness centre has
Renfrewshire Council has scheduled a series of consultation events to enable local residents in Linwood,
A swimming pool in Penarth, South Wales, which was closed on 14 September due to
A new 200sq m (2,153sq ft) fitness suite has been created at Nottingham Trent University's
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has today unveiled the conclusions of the TwentyTen Industry Consultation.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England has appointed a partnership consisting of Right Directions and Leisure Net Solutions to
A new leisure scheme has been unveiled by Mansfield District Council (MDC), which will see
The swimming pool at Peterlee Leisure Centre has closed to the public in order to
North Hertfordshire District Council (NHDC) has confirmed that an elderly man died in hospital after
Health club operator the énergie Group has appointed Mark Lemmon, former CEO of pawnbroker Cash
Lifetime has expanded its training portfolio following the acquisition of Rapido Training, the Gloucester-based provider
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Soho Gyms has launched new group exercise classes with the aim to tapping into the
A new networking group, The Leisure Suppliers Forum (LSF), will be launched at next week's
A new £750,000 health and fitness facility has been officially unveiled at Paddington Recreation Ground,
The leisure industry is again preparing for the sector's largest UK-based trade show, the Leisure
The Better Body Shop in Sevenoaks, Kent has been officially opened. The 9,500 sq ft
Pellikaan Construction is set to start demolition work on a former school building in Horley,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Leisure management contractor 3d leisure has entered into an agreement with training provider Central Sports,
South Staffordshire Council (SSC) has unveiled a new-look spinning studio and toning suite at Wombourne
Youth activity provider SHOKK has announced a post-doctorate Knowledge Transfer Project (KTP) with Liverpool John
Exercise management expert FitLinxx has introduced its new Strength Training Partner to four clubs in
FITLane opened its latest club - located on the outskirts of Nice, in the south
Russian Fitness Group announced the opening of its latest site in July. The new World
The énergie Group will open its largest ever fitness club on 1 October. Set in
The Royal Glenora Club in Edmonton, Canada, re-opened recently following a CA$15m (£9.2m) redevelopment. The
Vivafit has the highest overall brand awareness among women in Portugal when compared with other
In the US, Life Fitness has offered its support to non-profit organisation Back On My
SHOKK has announced a partnership with US-based G&G Fitness to distribute its youth fitness products
Health club operator Greens Health and Fitness has partnered with Transforming a Generation (TAG), the
Greenwich Leisure (GLL) and Nexus Community have unveiled plans to merge into a single business,
Construction work has started on a new £12m health and wellbeing centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire,
Awarding body Active IQ will officially begin offering the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
One Leisure, Huntingdonshire District Council's leisure management arm, will complete the final phase of a
Fitness qualifications provider, Global Fitness Education (GFE), is to deliver a QCF format Level 3
British Military Fitness (BMF) has criticised the "unacceptable" comments made by the Daily Mail newspaper
North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has officially unveiled a new-look leisure complex in Ibstock,
British Military Fitness (BMF), the outdoor fitness training provider, has launched new Walkfit classes at
Calderdale Council has announced that two new swimming pools and fitness facilities at Brighouse and
Sencio Community Leisure (SCL) has reported an 18.9 per cent increase in adult participation in
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HCM promotional features
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
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Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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