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In the latest edition of HCM magazine, Mark Tweedie talks about his hopes for the
The Active Czech Foundation hosted its first annual Active Czech Conference earlier this month, in
Planet Fitness is refinancing and taking on securitised debt under its existing securitised financing facility.
The US health and fitness industry is worth US$22.4 billion to the nation’s economy, according
New research shows that following social media health influencers motivates young people to exercise more
The JD Gyms Group has completed a deal to acquire Simply Gym from Bay Leisure.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Women’s health specialist, The Well HQ, has secured 'sweat equity' backing from Priya Oberoi, founder
Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances. The loan
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Empowered Brands has signed a deal with European staffless gym chain, Fit+, to be the
Speaking to HCM for its 2024-2025 Handbook, which will be out next month, PureGym managing
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Urban Gym Group will launch PILAT3S at ClubSportive in Amsterdam next month, to create a
The American Council on Exercise has appointed Dr Cedric Bryant as its new CEO. Bryant
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There,
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
Xplor Technologies has unveiled a financing solution for small businesses, which aims to counter the
HoloBike, a holographic training bike that simulates trail rides in lifelike 3D, is aiming to
Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in
Equinox, has teamed up with health platform, Function Health, to offer 100 comprehensive laboratory tests,
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to
Consultancy and change architects, Miova, have welcomed industry veteran Mark Tweedie on board. Tweedie had
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
Research
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
Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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Latest news

In the latest edition of HCM magazine, Mark Tweedie talks about his hopes for the
The Active Czech Foundation hosted its first annual Active Czech Conference earlier this month, in
Planet Fitness is refinancing and taking on securitised debt under its existing securitised financing facility.
The US health and fitness industry is worth US$22.4 billion to the nation’s economy, according
New research shows that following social media health influencers motivates young people to exercise more
The JD Gyms Group has completed a deal to acquire Simply Gym from Bay Leisure.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Women’s health specialist, The Well HQ, has secured 'sweat equity' backing from Priya Oberoi, founder
Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances. The loan
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Empowered Brands has signed a deal with European staffless gym chain, Fit+, to be the
Speaking to HCM for its 2024-2025 Handbook, which will be out next month, PureGym managing
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Urban Gym Group will launch PILAT3S at ClubSportive in Amsterdam next month, to create a
The American Council on Exercise has appointed Dr Cedric Bryant as its new CEO. Bryant
Sport England’s This Girl Can team has launched a new campaign, Let’s Get Out There,
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
Planet Fitness has announced the repurchase of 314,000 shares at a rate of US$20 million.
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
Xplor Technologies has unveiled a financing solution for small businesses, which aims to counter the
HoloBike, a holographic training bike that simulates trail rides in lifelike 3D, is aiming to
Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in
Equinox, has teamed up with health platform, Function Health, to offer 100 comprehensive laboratory tests,
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
Active Oxfordshire has received £1.3 million to tackle inactivity and inequality and launch a new
Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to
Consultancy and change architects, Miova, have welcomed industry veteran Mark Tweedie on board. Tweedie had
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: 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.
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: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
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
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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