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“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
African Safari, Amazonian Discovery, Asian Journey and Mediterranean Escape are four new spa products and
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Thermal baths and spa complex Thermen and Badewelt Sinsheim in Germany has opened an immersive
Wedding celebrations for multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez have
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Life Time – which yesterday did a US$150m sales and leaseback deal on three of
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Tripolers, a travel tourism agency headquartered in Beijing, is working with architects Holloway Li to
The Gym Group has beaten its goal of generating £900 million in social value annually
New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape has announced it has raised US$83 million (€76.5 million,
Software outfit, BRP Systems – which took on a new majority investor in the form
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape has brought its AI-driven massage experiences to Manhattan, following
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Wellness guru, Professor Marc Cohen, has joined the board at Gather By, specialists in Manuka
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Residents of Wolverhampton, UK can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating
Natural History Museum has embarked on a project which will turn the iconic museum's London
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Aescape, a tech company building automated, data-driven massage tables that mimic human touch, has announced
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of US organic supermarket chain Whole Foods, is reportedly
Actress, singer and long-term wellness advocate, Dame Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Newton-John became
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
Author, TED Talk host and hypnotherapy specialist Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland has been named keynote speaker
Spa Life UK is a live business event with a unique emphasis on education and
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
At-home fitness brand NordicTrack from iFIT has launched what it says are the first voice-controlled,
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Editor's letter
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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

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
Profile
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
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
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Talking point
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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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Amazon news

“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
African Safari, Amazonian Discovery, Asian Journey and Mediterranean Escape are four new spa products and
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Thermal baths and spa complex Thermen and Badewelt Sinsheim in Germany has opened an immersive
Wedding celebrations for multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez have
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Life Time – which yesterday did a US$150m sales and leaseback deal on three of
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Tripolers, a travel tourism agency headquartered in Beijing, is working with architects Holloway Li to
The Gym Group has beaten its goal of generating £900 million in social value annually
New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape has announced it has raised US$83 million (€76.5 million,
Software outfit, BRP Systems – which took on a new majority investor in the form
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape has brought its AI-driven massage experiences to Manhattan, following
Lisa Nandy, secretary of state at the UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Wellness guru, Professor Marc Cohen, has joined the board at Gather By, specialists in Manuka
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels, being in
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
Residents of Wolverhampton, UK can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating
Natural History Museum has embarked on a project which will turn the iconic museum's London
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
Children’s and young people’s activity levels are back to pre-pandemic levels, confirms Sport England in
Aescape, a tech company building automated, data-driven massage tables that mimic human touch, has announced
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
UK Active and Nike have released an impact report for the 2022 Open Doors programme,
Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of US organic supermarket chain Whole Foods, is reportedly
Actress, singer and long-term wellness advocate, Dame Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Newton-John became
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
Author, TED Talk host and hypnotherapy specialist Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland has been named keynote speaker
Spa Life UK is a live business event with a unique emphasis on education and
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for
At-home fitness brand NordicTrack from iFIT has launched what it says are the first voice-controlled,
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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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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