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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Introducing Glass Act, your new go-to eye serum for brighter, smoother, beautifully awakened eyes. In
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin
Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he'll be starting
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Feedback
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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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Better news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Introducing Glass Act, your new go-to eye serum for brighter, smoother, beautifully awakened eyes. In
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa (Forum HOTel&SPA), shares her thoughts on the
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin
Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he'll be starting
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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: 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: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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