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A major multi-million pound regeneration scheme in Redcar, north east England, has been given the
Fitness operator Movers and Shapers has opened its first in-store location with the opening of
Cancer patients should be encouraged to take part in physical activity both during and after
Local authority-owned leisure facilities in Daventry, Northamptonshire, will be operated by a new charitable company
West Lancashire Community Trust (WLCT) has been awarded a £30,000 grant to help improve disabled
Budget health club operator Pure Gym has named Iain Watson as its new group operations
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Plans for the construction of a new leisure centre in Canvey Island, Essex, have been
A new sports facility - equipped by Life Fitness - has been opened by former
New facilities have opened at a leisure centre in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, after work on
A £4.7m fitness facility at Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, has joined
DC Leisure has appointed Richard Cowley as its new group health and wellbeing manager to
Cherwell District Council (CDC) has announced that the main swimming pool at Spiceball Park Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A comprehensive new public health initiative designed to encourage more people across the US to
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno in the US have developed a new video
Newham mayor Sir Robin Wales has outlined his plans for the local authority to use
Warrington Borough Council (WBC) has announced that Galliford Try has secured the main contract to
Low-cost health club operator Pure Gym has confirmed plans to open 24 new sites across
Kirstin Ferrie, the former personal pilates teacher of Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, has opened
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness club chain Nuyuu Fitness has appointed Rangel Sehalic as group operations manager as it
Harlow Leisurezone - a new £25m leisure complex being developed as part of the wider
A new 25m swimming pool and 12m teaching pool have been unveiled at the William
The development of a new £4.3m leisure complex at Carshalton College, south London, has reached
Reebok Sports Club at Canary Wharf, London, has upgraded its fitness offering with 40 pieces
Perth and Kinross Leisure (PKL) has opened the new-look Rodney Fitness Centre in Perth, following
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is asking residents for their views on plans
Shetland's Active Schools Programme has been awarded more than £45,000 to acquire 24 ZigZag dance
US-based health club operator Anytime Fitness has revealed plans to open 50 sites in the
Sussex Coast College Hastings - part of a wider £97m regeneration scheme in the centre
UK-based low-cost health club operator The Gym Group (TGG) has further expanded its portfolio after
The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 has raised concerns over the sustainability legacy of
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (CPNSC) has launched its new health and fitness suite, following
Plans for a £100,000 revamp of the Lifetimes Fitness Suite at Atherstone Leisure Complex have
Outdoor training provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced that it will unveil its 100th
Australia's health and fitness sector has been dealt a blow after the Copyright Tribunal decided
Fitness franchise operation énergie Group has been given the green light to acquire the Ireland-based
A new £13m leisure centre is set to be developed in Rushden, Northamptonshire, after the
SkillsActive and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) have unveiled the seventh Working in Fitness
Plans for the development of a new £8.8m swimming pool in Tipton, West Midlands, have
A new £40,000 outdoor "pensioners' playground" - designed for people over the age of 60
Construction work on a new £6m sport and leisure development is now underway to replace
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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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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
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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
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Latest news

A major multi-million pound regeneration scheme in Redcar, north east England, has been given the
Fitness operator Movers and Shapers has opened its first in-store location with the opening of
Cancer patients should be encouraged to take part in physical activity both during and after
Local authority-owned leisure facilities in Daventry, Northamptonshire, will be operated by a new charitable company
West Lancashire Community Trust (WLCT) has been awarded a £30,000 grant to help improve disabled
Budget health club operator Pure Gym has named Iain Watson as its new group operations
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Plans for the construction of a new leisure centre in Canvey Island, Essex, have been
A new sports facility - equipped by Life Fitness - has been opened by former
New facilities have opened at a leisure centre in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, after work on
A £4.7m fitness facility at Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, has joined
DC Leisure has appointed Richard Cowley as its new group health and wellbeing manager to
Cherwell District Council (CDC) has announced that the main swimming pool at Spiceball Park Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A comprehensive new public health initiative designed to encourage more people across the US to
Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno in the US have developed a new video
Newham mayor Sir Robin Wales has outlined his plans for the local authority to use
Warrington Borough Council (WBC) has announced that Galliford Try has secured the main contract to
Low-cost health club operator Pure Gym has confirmed plans to open 24 new sites across
Kirstin Ferrie, the former personal pilates teacher of Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, has opened
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness club chain Nuyuu Fitness has appointed Rangel Sehalic as group operations manager as it
Harlow Leisurezone - a new £25m leisure complex being developed as part of the wider
A new 25m swimming pool and 12m teaching pool have been unveiled at the William
The development of a new £4.3m leisure complex at Carshalton College, south London, has reached
Reebok Sports Club at Canary Wharf, London, has upgraded its fitness offering with 40 pieces
Perth and Kinross Leisure (PKL) has opened the new-look Rodney Fitness Centre in Perth, following
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is asking residents for their views on plans
Shetland's Active Schools Programme has been awarded more than £45,000 to acquire 24 ZigZag dance
US-based health club operator Anytime Fitness has revealed plans to open 50 sites in the
Sussex Coast College Hastings - part of a wider £97m regeneration scheme in the centre
UK-based low-cost health club operator The Gym Group (TGG) has further expanded its portfolio after
The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 has raised concerns over the sustainability legacy of
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (CPNSC) has launched its new health and fitness suite, following
Plans for a £100,000 revamp of the Lifetimes Fitness Suite at Atherstone Leisure Complex have
Outdoor training provider British Military Fitness (BMF) has announced that it will unveil its 100th
Australia's health and fitness sector has been dealt a blow after the Copyright Tribunal decided
Fitness franchise operation énergie Group has been given the green light to acquire the Ireland-based
A new £13m leisure centre is set to be developed in Rushden, Northamptonshire, after the
SkillsActive and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) have unveiled the seventh Working in Fitness
Plans for the development of a new £8.8m swimming pool in Tipton, West Midlands, have
A new £40,000 outdoor "pensioners' playground" - designed for people over the age of 60
Construction work on a new £6m sport and leisure development is now underway to replace
8701 - 8715 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Diary dates
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