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More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
Brawn, the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within a
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Keiser UK has announced its continued UK expansion with the recruitment of three key hires
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
The UK parliament will today (22 March) debate the merits of a Work Out to
Barbara den Bak, Tom Moos, and Clare Stobart have been announced as speakers for ukactive's
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who refused to shut his gym during the October
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who became a fitness industry campaigner by refusing to
Industry body ukactive has launched an Independent Operators' Steering Group, catering for members who run
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
Pre-sale tickets are now available for the UK’s only event created exclusively for personal trainers,
The UK division of Ben Dunne Gyms has been acquired by JD Gyms in a
Competition in the fitness trade show market has ramped up as a result of Leisure
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Independent beverage company Boost Drinks has launched a new range of protein drinks. Protein Boost
GymWorks in Chorley, Lancashire, has become the first health club in the UK to introduce
When it comes to after-sales service many equipment manufacturers talk about response times, first-time fix
i-motion is set to open its second gym in January 2016, with plans to follow
The Gym Group has confirmed that it has acquired two sites from independent gym chain
Pure Gym founder and executive chair Peter Roberts has called on the government to abolish
Africa-inspired health and beauty brand Aduna has launched a baobab-based nutrition bar. Already available in
A new independent gym in Leeds is aiming to drive numbers through an innovative reward
A mixed-martial arts (MMA) themed independent gym in Kings Lynn is hoping to provide members
Health and fitness tuition provider Focus Training is making a renewed push to expand its
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has launched an innovative new Fitness Marketplace enabling customers to
The Gym Group CEO John Treharne has highlighted the role that individual MPs can play
A new independent gym has opened in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, offering guests the use of over
A new independent gym has been opened in the Grade II Listed Coronet Cinema site
JC Leisure Solutions are known for creating a stir with their exciting stand attractions and
GymSync's mobile app and website service publishing gym exercise classes is being tested out by
Former Commonwealth Games gold medalist boxer Jamie Arthur and his wife Karen have helped regenerate
A new gym has opened in Cholsey, Oxfordshire, following the installation of GBP75,000 of Matrix
Pro SW Gym, a new independent gym which to be used by Ghana's national boxing
Authentic8 are the experts in providing membership cards for the leisure market. We provide over
Nuffield City Fitness and Wellbeing Centre, in the heart of London, has been running classes
Leisure consultancy DP Associates, which so far has operated largely in the attractions sector, is
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
12,300
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Adding EGYM’s easy onboarding, personalised workouts and progress-tracking is driving retention and engagement at Vivacity Premier Fitness
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Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
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Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
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We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
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Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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Insight
Changing rooms can be redesigned to be gender-neutral so there are safe spaces for everyone
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Research
New research from UCLA Health looked at the impact of Kundalini yoga on memory and found a significant impact, finds Megan Whitby
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Life lessons
Appointed president of Xponential Fitness when she was only 34, Sarah Luna attributes her career success to the grit, determination and stamina she honed as a dancer by day and Pilates teacher by night. She talks to Kath Hudson about how owning her choices has given her the resilience to take on one of the top jobs in the US fitness industry, while also raising a family
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HCM People

Mark Tweedie

Associate, Miova
I’d love to see a national wellness service working hand in glove with NHS primary care
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Wellness
Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are evolving to keep up with industry trends
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Editor's letter
When retailer, the €11 billion-a-year Colruyt Group, decided to get into the health club market, the plan was to fully integrate its entire business using customer insight data. The results are remarkable
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Research
AI has the potential to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be updated to understand the different stages of motivation, as Jodi Heckel reports
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Interview
In May 2021, Belgian retail giant Colruyt Group acquired health club chain Jims, enabling the Group to put healthy living at the heart of its consumer-centric ecosystem. The MD speaks to Kate Cracknell
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HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
Trust is the difference between logic and magic. Magic comes in those moments like the World Cup drop kick when you let go and go all in
HCM magazine
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
HCM magazine
I'm pleased to say we’re having our best year ever in 2024. Everyone’s smiling
HCM magazine
Charlotte Greenwood talks us through new research from Savanta, which is seeking to deliver a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
HCM magazine
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion. Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
HCM magazine
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
HCM magazine
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall, the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them
HCM magazine
The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
HCM magazine
A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you: [email protected]
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: THFI’s new online coaching course partners with FITR: launch your business confidently post-completion
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Altrafit introduces custom functional fitness equipment at Third Space
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable functional fitness equipment that is built to last with the development and introduction of a new functional fitness keg for luxury gym operator, Third Space.
Company profiles
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Servicesport UK Limited press release: ServiceSport UK awarded Ministry of Justice contract for gym equipment maintenance in prisons
In a significant milestone, ServiceSport UK proudly announces that we have been awarded the prestigious Ministry of Justice contract for the inspection, service, and maintenance of PE equipment across 106 public prisons in England and Wales.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure celebrates official opening of its first Leisure Local Health Hub
This month sees the official opening of a brand new, £9 million Health Hub in Nottinghamshire. Based on Sport England’s Leisure Local model, the new community provision delivers a host of leisure facilities designed to bring new active living opportunities to the whole community.
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Cryotherapy
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Snowroom
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08-10 Sep 2024
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19-19 Sep 2024
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20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
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01-04 Oct 2024
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09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
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11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
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10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
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07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
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28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
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independent gym news

More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
The UK health and fitness is performing well, especially the private sector, with member numbers,
Brawn, the only connected community lifting app designed for lifters and strength trainers within a
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
Younger men at independent gyms are more likely than any other consumer group to accept
LeisureDB has launched a new Spotlight Report series analysing the independent sector of the fitness
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
Keiser UK has announced its continued UK expansion with the recruitment of three key hires
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
The UK parliament will today (22 March) debate the merits of a Work Out to
Barbara den Bak, Tom Moos, and Clare Stobart have been announced as speakers for ukactive's
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who refused to shut his gym during the October
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
Nick Whitcombe, the independent gym owner who became a fitness industry campaigner by refusing to
Industry body ukactive has launched an Independent Operators' Steering Group, catering for members who run
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
Pre-sale tickets are now available for the UK’s only event created exclusively for personal trainers,
The UK division of Ben Dunne Gyms has been acquired by JD Gyms in a
Competition in the fitness trade show market has ramped up as a result of Leisure
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Life Fitness (UK) Ltd
Independent beverage company Boost Drinks has launched a new range of protein drinks. Protein Boost
GymWorks in Chorley, Lancashire, has become the first health club in the UK to introduce
When it comes to after-sales service many equipment manufacturers talk about response times, first-time fix
i-motion is set to open its second gym in January 2016, with plans to follow
The Gym Group has confirmed that it has acquired two sites from independent gym chain
Pure Gym founder and executive chair Peter Roberts has called on the government to abolish
Africa-inspired health and beauty brand Aduna has launched a baobab-based nutrition bar. Already available in
A new independent gym in Leeds is aiming to drive numbers through an innovative reward
A mixed-martial arts (MMA) themed independent gym in Kings Lynn is hoping to provide members
Health and fitness tuition provider Focus Training is making a renewed push to expand its
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has launched an innovative new Fitness Marketplace enabling customers to
The Gym Group CEO John Treharne has highlighted the role that individual MPs can play
A new independent gym has opened in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, offering guests the use of over
A new independent gym has been opened in the Grade II Listed Coronet Cinema site
JC Leisure Solutions are known for creating a stir with their exciting stand attractions and
GymSync's mobile app and website service publishing gym exercise classes is being tested out by
Former Commonwealth Games gold medalist boxer Jamie Arthur and his wife Karen have helped regenerate
A new gym has opened in Cholsey, Oxfordshire, following the installation of GBP75,000 of Matrix
Pro SW Gym, a new independent gym which to be used by Ghana's national boxing
Authentic8 are the experts in providing membership cards for the leisure market. We provide over
Nuffield City Fitness and Wellbeing Centre, in the heart of London, has been running classes
Leisure consultancy DP Associates, which so far has operated largely in the attractions sector, is
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The level of support I get from Xplor Gym is what customer service is all about
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Adding EGYM’s easy onboarding, personalised workouts and progress-tracking is driving retention and engagement at Vivacity Premier Fitness
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jonny Wilkinson

Founder, One Living
Trust is the difference between logic and magic. Magic comes in those moments like the World Cup drop kick when you let go and go all in
HCM magazine
Weight loss drugs are altering consumer behaviour, disrupting sectors from food retailing (smaller portions) to apparel (less fabric needed). We need to move fast to align with this new reality
HCM magazine
I'm pleased to say we’re having our best year ever in 2024. Everyone’s smiling
HCM magazine
Charlotte Greenwood talks us through new research from Savanta, which is seeking to deliver a deeper understanding of what motivates consumers
HCM magazine
Indoor bikes may remain stationary, but the discipline is in constant motion. Innovators tell Steph Eaves how they’re keeping pace with the latest trends
HCM magazine
Dr Tim Anstiss is developing coachbots that are supporting positive behaviour change for operators such as Life Leisure and KA Leisure
HCM magazine
As the UK healthcare sector struggles with ever-increasing demand, health club operators are stepping in and offering members welcome medical support. Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Disappointment about being passed over for promotion gave Neil Randall, the resilience he needed to climb the ranks. He talks to Kath Hudson about the challenges he faced early in his career and the skills he learned from them
HCM magazine
The Maybourne Group has unveiled its all-new London hotel The Emory. Megan Whitby goes behind the scenes at Surrenne, its cutting-edge health and wellness club
HCM magazine
A new study has found major differences in the way males and females utilise fat during exercise, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you: [email protected]
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: THFI’s new online coaching course partners with FITR: launch your business confidently post-completion
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Altrafit introduces custom functional fitness equipment at Third Space
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable functional fitness equipment that is built to last with the development and introduction of a new functional fitness keg for luxury gym operator, Third Space.
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Matrix: Futureproofing
Supplier Showcases
Supplier showcase - Safe Space: Delivering the vision
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Servicesport UK Limited press release: ServiceSport UK awarded Ministry of Justice contract for gym equipment maintenance in prisons
In a significant milestone, ServiceSport UK proudly announces that we have been awarded the prestigious Ministry of Justice contract for the inspection, service, and maintenance of PE equipment across 106 public prisons in England and Wales.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure celebrates official opening of its first Leisure Local Health Hub
This month sees the official opening of a brand new, £9 million Health Hub in Nottinghamshire. Based on Sport England’s Leisure Local model, the new community provision delivers a host of leisure facilities designed to bring new active living opportunities to the whole community.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Jersey
Jersey War Tunnels
Property & Tenders
Chiswick, Gillingham, York and Nottingham
Savills
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
10 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
11-13 Feb 2025
Fairmont Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Diary dates
10-13 Apr 2025
Exhibition Centre , Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
07-07 Jun 2025
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
28-31 Oct 2025
Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
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