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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Hyrox has announced it will be working with a second charity in the upcoming season
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Mayah, a new personal care brand developed to be safe for mothers and mothers-to-be, has
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
The US spa industry is making steady, meaningful progress, with revenue reaching US$23.5 billion (€21.6
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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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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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
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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HCM People

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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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
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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BIG news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Hyrox has announced it will be working with a second charity in the upcoming season
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Mayah, a new personal care brand developed to be safe for mothers and mothers-to-be, has
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
The US spa industry is making steady, meaningful progress, with revenue reaching US$23.5 billion (€21.6
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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