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John and Karina Stewart, founders of Kamalaya in Koh Samui, Thailand, have exited the business
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Michelle Donelan has been appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport by
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecombe UK have been given
Millie Kendall and Helena Grzesk, respectively CEO and COO of the British Beauty Council, have
Ten UK fitness industry leaders have written an open letter to the Prime Minister, Boris
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind plans to build an Eden
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
Industry event Spa Life UK has announced its 2021 conference at Wyboston Lakes Resort, Bedfordshire,
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Eco-hotel and beachfront spa resort Carbis Bay Estate and Hotel in Cornwall, UK, will host
Thousands of health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres are under the threat of permanent
The UK government has launched a new Office for Health Promotion, designed to lead efforts
The UK government is exploring whether incentivising people financially to take part in physical activity
Gyms and leisure centres in Scotland are set to open on 26 April, provided that
Most outdoor attractions in England – including zoos and theme parks – will be allowed
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced non-essential retail, including spas, salons, close-contact services and
A collection of industry organisations, including The British Beauty Council, are working closely with the
PM, Boris Johnson, has confirmed that gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres in England will
The Cabinet Office has chosen leisure operator GLL as the "face" of England's COVID-secure physical
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres are set to be among the first businesses allowed
The UK’s largest social enterprise, GLL, is the latest operator to throw its support behind
UK MPs have spoken in favour of backing the creation of a Minister of Hospitality,
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
On Wednesday 2 December, all spas across England will be permitted to reopen, as the
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
Following a statement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, English spas will close on Thursday 5
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged his support for plans to build a £70m world
The UK government is likely to face legal challenges from gym operators following the revelation
The UK government should encourage people to spend more time in regulated environments to curb
Fitness leaders in the UK have welcomed news that everywhere but Liverpool is currently allowed
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Organised fitness, sports and other leisure activities (including swimming) can continue despite the introduction of
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has hired a personal trainer to help him get fit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid a surprise visit to a branch of The Gym
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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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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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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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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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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Boris Johnson news

John and Karina Stewart, founders of Kamalaya in Koh Samui, Thailand, have exited the business
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Michelle Donelan has been appointed secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport by
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecombe UK have been given
Millie Kendall and Helena Grzesk, respectively CEO and COO of the British Beauty Council, have
Ten UK fitness industry leaders have written an open letter to the Prime Minister, Boris
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind plans to build an Eden
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
The UK government has extended the ban on commercial evictions until 25 March 2022. Announcing
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
Industry event Spa Life UK has announced its 2021 conference at Wyboston Lakes Resort, Bedfordshire,
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Eco-hotel and beachfront spa resort Carbis Bay Estate and Hotel in Cornwall, UK, will host
Thousands of health clubs, swimming pools and leisure centres are under the threat of permanent
The UK government has launched a new Office for Health Promotion, designed to lead efforts
The UK government is exploring whether incentivising people financially to take part in physical activity
Gyms and leisure centres in Scotland are set to open on 26 April, provided that
Most outdoor attractions in England – including zoos and theme parks – will be allowed
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced non-essential retail, including spas, salons, close-contact services and
A collection of industry organisations, including The British Beauty Council, are working closely with the
PM, Boris Johnson, has confirmed that gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres in England will
The Cabinet Office has chosen leisure operator GLL as the "face" of England's COVID-secure physical
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres are set to be among the first businesses allowed
The UK’s largest social enterprise, GLL, is the latest operator to throw its support behind
UK MPs have spoken in favour of backing the creation of a Minister of Hospitality,
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
On Wednesday 2 December, all spas across England will be permitted to reopen, as the
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
The sport and physical activity sector is mounting a challenge to government plans to shut
Following a statement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, English spas will close on Thursday 5
As England counts down to lockdown this Thursday, HCM editor Liz Terry, has penned an
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged his support for plans to build a £70m world
The UK government is likely to face legal challenges from gym operators following the revelation
The UK government should encourage people to spend more time in regulated environments to curb
Fitness leaders in the UK have welcomed news that everywhere but Liverpool is currently allowed
More than 100 sport and physical activity bodies have sent a letter to UK Prime
Organised fitness, sports and other leisure activities (including swimming) can continue despite the introduction of
Announcing the company's half-year results today (2 September), Richard Darwin, CEO of The Gym Group
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has hired a personal trainer to help him get fit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid a surprise visit to a branch of The Gym
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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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