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Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
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
Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
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
Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM People
Jamie Clements
Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM People
Stephen Price
Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
Editor's letter
True worth
Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
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
Research
Brain power
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
Specifier
Making space
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
Show preview
Elevate 2026
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Welcome to Elevate 2026
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
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…
HCM People
Deena Gillan
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM People
Phillip Mills
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
Research
Record highs
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
Supplier Showcase
Future-proofing
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Everlast Gyms+ in Chiswick is working with Core Health and Fitness to raise the bar for fitness in London
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
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
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
Editor's letter
Intensity model
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
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
Insight
Class of 2035
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
Sponsored
Will Febbo
Health Club Management 2026 issue 3
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
Health Club Management 2026 issue 3
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
Research
Muscle matters
Health Club Management 2026 issue 3
Demand for collagen is surging, but new research casts doubt on the impact it has on muscle-building
Editor's letter
Inflection point
Health Club Management 2026 issue 3
A new white paper and research study from Total Fitness and CIL suggests that designing for women could be the catalyst for the sector’s next major phase of growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year ...
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According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes of ...
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Everlast Gyms expands its footprint outside of the UK this month with the imminent launch ...
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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines: ...
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Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness ...
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The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with ...
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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.
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Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
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Fitness tracking platform
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Spa and beauty equipment
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Industrial washing machines
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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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
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features

Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
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
Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
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
Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM People
Jamie Clements
Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM People
Stephen Price
Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
Editor's letter
True worth
Health Club Management 2026 issue 5
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
Research
Brain power
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
Specifier
Making space
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
Show preview
Elevate 2026
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Welcome to Elevate 2026
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
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…
HCM People
Deena Gillan
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM People
Phillip Mills
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
Research
Record highs
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
Supplier Showcase
Future-proofing
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Everlast Gyms+ in Chiswick is working with Core Health and Fitness to raise the bar for fitness in London
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
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
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
Editor's letter
Intensity model
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
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
Insight
Class of 2035
Health Club Management 2026 issue 4
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
Sponsored
Will Febbo
Health Club Management 2026 issue 3
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
Health Club Management 2026 issue 3
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
Research
Muscle matters
Health Club Management 2026 issue 3
Demand for collagen is surging, but new research casts doubt on the impact it has on muscle-building
Editor's letter
Inflection point
Health Club Management 2026 issue 3
A new white paper and research study from Total Fitness and CIL suggests that designing for women could be the catalyst for the sector’s next major phase of growth
Latest News
Les Mills has launched a reformer Pilates workout. The 45-minute workout blends traditional reformer movements ...
Latest News
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch ...
Latest News
Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year ...
Latest News
According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes of ...
Latest News
Everlast Gyms expands its footprint outside of the UK this month with the imminent launch ...
Latest News
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines: ...
Latest News
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness ...
Latest News
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with ...
Latest News
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping ...
Latest News
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The ...
Latest News
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating ...
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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