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UKinbound and ABTA have hosted a youth mobility drop-in event for politicians as part of
John and Karina Stewart, founders of Kamalaya in Koh Samui, Thailand, have exited the business
New research indicates the British beauty industry grew by 11 per cent last year –
Spa textiles supplier, BC SoftWear, has opened the doors to a new distribution hub in
The British Beauty Council has introduced the Future Talent Programme, a beauty-specific career development programme
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
Membership-based massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) has launched a training academy to set up
Despite the Prime Minister’s claims that trade with the EU would be tariff-free post-Brexit, the
PureGym says it is looking to expand its operations beyond Europe, after experiencing a strong
Ten creative teams from across the UK have been selected to develop a series of
Data published today (17 February) shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK gyms and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
EuropeActive and ukactive have today (3 February) secured a new partnership agreement which will see
The government's post-Brexit plans to stop "low-skilled workers" from entering the UK has been described
The Welsh government has announced plans to invest £60m ($78m, €71m) in its tourism industry
Ukactive has urged the incoming Conservative government to invest heavily in physical activity – in
Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, has written to Boris Johnson, requesting that the Prime Minister's
The time has come for Westminster to provide the same urgency and focus for the
Nearly three in four (71 per cent) local authority chiefs expect the UK's exit from
There has been no improvement in the way the UK population feels about its personal
Physical activity bodies ukactive and EuropeActive have agreed to strengthen their partnership in the event
The UK government has provided a 10-point checklist for tourism and hospitality businesses in preparation
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing
Giving low-pay workers more holidays and a guaranteed increase in wages would provide the British
UK spending on leisure remained steady during the second quarter of 2019, with net spending
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called on the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson,
The UK government has come up with a £36m (US$47.2m, € 42m) fund to help
The outlook for hotel trading in the UK will remain flat throughout 2019, thanks to
The chancellor, Philip Hammond, has presented his Spring Statement to parliament, making updates to apprenticeship
The UK’s Museums Association (MA) has urged politicians to take “all necessary action” to avoid
The UK hospitality industry is facing "THE year of uncertainty", according to a forecast report
Arts Council England (ACE) has published a new guide to help arts and cultural organisations
There has been a mixed response to the government's immigration white paper, published last month.
The UK is benefitting from a sharp rise in overseas visitors during Christmas – which is
More than one in four (26 per cent) Brits – a total of 13 million –
David Stalker, former CEO of ukactive, has been named CEO of Europe, Middle East and
The total number of high-end hotels in the UK has increased by 140 in the
UKinbound has publicly backed the government's much-maligned Brexit deal, saying that it would offer some
VisitScotland is upping its efforts to market Scotland as a destination for european visitors, by
Spatex has revealed details of its programming for its 2019 show. The 23 edition of
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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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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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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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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

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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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Brexit news

UKinbound and ABTA have hosted a youth mobility drop-in event for politicians as part of
John and Karina Stewart, founders of Kamalaya in Koh Samui, Thailand, have exited the business
New research indicates the British beauty industry grew by 11 per cent last year –
Spa textiles supplier, BC SoftWear, has opened the doors to a new distribution hub in
The British Beauty Council has introduced the Future Talent Programme, a beauty-specific career development programme
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
Membership-based massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) has launched a training academy to set up
Despite the Prime Minister’s claims that trade with the EU would be tariff-free post-Brexit, the
PureGym says it is looking to expand its operations beyond Europe, after experiencing a strong
Ten creative teams from across the UK have been selected to develop a series of
Data published today (17 February) shows that for every 100,000 visits to UK gyms and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
EuropeActive and ukactive have today (3 February) secured a new partnership agreement which will see
The government's post-Brexit plans to stop "low-skilled workers" from entering the UK has been described
The Welsh government has announced plans to invest £60m ($78m, €71m) in its tourism industry
Ukactive has urged the incoming Conservative government to invest heavily in physical activity – in
Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, has written to Boris Johnson, requesting that the Prime Minister's
The time has come for Westminster to provide the same urgency and focus for the
Nearly three in four (71 per cent) local authority chiefs expect the UK's exit from
There has been no improvement in the way the UK population feels about its personal
Physical activity bodies ukactive and EuropeActive have agreed to strengthen their partnership in the event
The UK government has provided a 10-point checklist for tourism and hospitality businesses in preparation
A nation divided by Brexit could be united by diverting focus to a "more pressing
Giving low-pay workers more holidays and a guaranteed increase in wages would provide the British
UK spending on leisure remained steady during the second quarter of 2019, with net spending
Huw Edwards, acting CEO of ukactive, has called on the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson,
The UK government has come up with a £36m (US$47.2m, € 42m) fund to help
The outlook for hotel trading in the UK will remain flat throughout 2019, thanks to
The chancellor, Philip Hammond, has presented his Spring Statement to parliament, making updates to apprenticeship
The UK’s Museums Association (MA) has urged politicians to take “all necessary action” to avoid
The UK hospitality industry is facing "THE year of uncertainty", according to a forecast report
Arts Council England (ACE) has published a new guide to help arts and cultural organisations
There has been a mixed response to the government's immigration white paper, published last month.
The UK is benefitting from a sharp rise in overseas visitors during Christmas – which is
More than one in four (26 per cent) Brits – a total of 13 million –
David Stalker, former CEO of ukactive, has been named CEO of Europe, Middle East and
The total number of high-end hotels in the UK has increased by 140 in the
UKinbound has publicly backed the government's much-maligned Brexit deal, saying that it would offer some
VisitScotland is upping its efforts to market Scotland as a destination for european visitors, by
Spatex has revealed details of its programming for its 2019 show. The 23 edition of
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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