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One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
Anytime Fitness is tackling gymtimidation with a new advertising campaign and in-club initiative, designed for
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Les Mills has backed up the official launch of its functional circuits programme, Ceremony, with
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A Beacon of Innovation and Opportunity Canolfan Pentre Awel is set
The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
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
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Disney is looking to settle a lawsuit with Magic Key passholders over the alleged "deceptive
Dior has launched a brand new wellness retreat at the iconic Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results.
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given
Planet Fitness says a surge in people returning to gyms has helped it recover from
French car manufacturer Citroën and hotel brand Pullman Hotels & Resorts have partnered to create
A group of Dutch engineers have presented a new attractions concept that combines a flying
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched a new season of its podcast. Each of
The product range of IONTO-COMED includes a wide range of treatment beds offering maximum flexibility
The UK government has been forced to remove a controversial radio advert which claimed people
British makeup artist Pat McGrath has been honoured with a DBE by the Queen for
Six creative companies have teamed up to launch the Vigilante Group, described as a "rebellious
Sport England has launched the latest edition of the popular This Girl Can campaign, celebrating
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that a “Call for Wellness Innovations” contest, as
According to Resense COO, Emma Darby, domestic markets have always been a crucial target audience,
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
Fitness sessions with Joe Wicks, that defined lockdown mornings for many families, have finally come
Peloton is working to engage with consumers in the US and UK during the global
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG),
Online food retailer Musclefood.com has launched a partnership scheme for personal trainers and other fitness
The latest edition of the highly-successful This Girl Can Campaign has been celebrated for its
Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn (€1.88bn,
The outgoing chief medical officer, professor Dame Sally Davies, has called for urgent action across
DW Fitness First has teamed up with Hollywood film studio Twentieth Century Fox for its
With the availability of qualified swimming teachers an issue nationally, leisure management trust Stevenage Leisure
VisitEngland is looking to provide domestic tourism a boost through a campaign inspiring young Brits
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Editor's letter
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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Feedback
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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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
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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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Opinion
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Advertising news

One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
Anytime Fitness is tackling gymtimidation with a new advertising campaign and in-club initiative, designed for
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Les Mills has backed up the official launch of its functional circuits programme, Ceremony, with
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A Beacon of Innovation and Opportunity Canolfan Pentre Awel is set
The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
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
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Disney is looking to settle a lawsuit with Magic Key passholders over the alleged "deceptive
Dior has launched a brand new wellness retreat at the iconic Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in
Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results.
Plans to shelve the UK's sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and other pieces of
The MSG Sphere, a controversial auditorium and music globe designed by Populous, has been given
Planet Fitness says a surge in people returning to gyms has helped it recover from
French car manufacturer Citroën and hotel brand Pullman Hotels & Resorts have partnered to create
A group of Dutch engineers have presented a new attractions concept that combines a flying
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched a new season of its podcast. Each of
The product range of IONTO-COMED includes a wide range of treatment beds offering maximum flexibility
The UK government has been forced to remove a controversial radio advert which claimed people
British makeup artist Pat McGrath has been honoured with a DBE by the Queen for
Six creative companies have teamed up to launch the Vigilante Group, described as a "rebellious
Sport England has launched the latest edition of the popular This Girl Can campaign, celebrating
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that a “Call for Wellness Innovations” contest, as
According to Resense COO, Emma Darby, domestic markets have always been a crucial target audience,
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
Fitness sessions with Joe Wicks, that defined lockdown mornings for many families, have finally come
Peloton is working to engage with consumers in the US and UK during the global
The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG),
Online food retailer Musclefood.com has launched a partnership scheme for personal trainers and other fitness
The latest edition of the highly-successful This Girl Can Campaign has been celebrated for its
Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn (€1.88bn,
The outgoing chief medical officer, professor Dame Sally Davies, has called for urgent action across
DW Fitness First has teamed up with Hollywood film studio Twentieth Century Fox for its
With the availability of qualified swimming teachers an issue nationally, leisure management trust Stevenage Leisure
VisitEngland is looking to provide domestic tourism a boost through a campaign inspiring young Brits
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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
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
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
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: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
EGYM press release: Kore Sandwell expands smart fitness offering with EGYM launch at Wednesbury and Tipton Leisure Centres
Kore Sandwell (formerly Sandwell Leisure Trust) is continuing its investment in member health and wellbeing with the installation of EGYM at Wednesbury Leisure Centre and Tipton Leisure Centre, bringing industry-leading smart fitness technology to even mo
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Decathlon UK and Everyone Active announce landmark partnership to make sport more accessible
Decathlon, the world’s largest sports retailer, and Everyone Active, the UK’s leading leisure operator, are proud to announce a new strategic affiliate partnership designed to break down barriers to physical activity.
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Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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