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Carbon footprint news

Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Construction management company Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to lead the development of the
The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will
Ojmar, the European leader in smart lock manufacture, proudly presents the OTS20 Batteryless, the first
Therme Group, a global leader in tourism and urban wellbeing, has collaborated with researchers at
Pavigym, the leading provider of gym flooring solutions and interactive fitness technology, has proudly marked
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Smart lock manufacturer Ojmar has released the OTS20 Batteryless – the first battery-free electronic locker
Spa textiles supplier, BC SoftWear, has opened the doors to a new distribution hub in
Energym’s flagship product, the RE:GEN Studio, is an indoor bike that captures the energy from
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
Community Leisure UK is helping the drive to Net Zero with the launch of a
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
Panatta’s philosophy has always been underpinned by its Italian roots and a strong emphasis on
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
Sustainable spa and skincare brand Comfort Zone has refreshed its Hydramemory collection to restore and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new hot springs facility and day spa destination has opened in Victoria, Australia, complete
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
The Legacy Spa Couch is the latest massage bed created by spa and salon equipment
Gas and electricity prices have increased substantially over the last five months, and, unlike households,
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
Ingesport – which operates the GO fit chain in Spain and Portugal – reports that
Irish Spa Association co-founder, consultant and industry figure, Peigin Crowley, has unveiled an aromatherapy collection
Urb'n Nature, a skincare brand owned by The Organic Spa Company, offers a Zero Waste
The Davines group, together with skincare brands Comfort Zone and Skin Regimen, has introduced its
Construction work on Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney, Australia, is expected to
Since being established in 2003, COOKFOX Architects have gained a reputation for being proponents of
German skincare brand Babor has announced it has reached climate neutrality. The brand uses green
A team led by Feilden Fowles has won the National Railway Museum 's competition to
Flight shaming, an emerging consumer trend, is expected to have a major impact on the
Richard Branson has unveiled Virgin’s first cruise ship – called The Scarlett Lady – kicking
Heritage Great Britain (HGB) has announced plans to invest £1.1m (US$1,4m, €1.3m) in hybrid diesel
The Vitapure Drinks Company, creator of the Vitastream system, has developed BodyShake, a new drinks
The National Trust has revealed plans to become "net-zero" – generating 100 per cent of
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Toyota have unveiled plans for a prototype city of the
Organiser of SPATEX 2020, Michele Bridle cordially invites you to attend the industry’s event of
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Profile
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
Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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: 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.
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Featured press releases
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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
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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.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Carbon footprint news

Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Construction management company Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to lead the development of the
The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will
Ojmar, the European leader in smart lock manufacture, proudly presents the OTS20 Batteryless, the first
Therme Group, a global leader in tourism and urban wellbeing, has collaborated with researchers at
Pavigym, the leading provider of gym flooring solutions and interactive fitness technology, has proudly marked
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Smart lock manufacturer Ojmar has released the OTS20 Batteryless – the first battery-free electronic locker
Spa textiles supplier, BC SoftWear, has opened the doors to a new distribution hub in
Energym’s flagship product, the RE:GEN Studio, is an indoor bike that captures the energy from
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Charitable trust, Mytime Active, has removed all single-use plastic overshoes from its swimming pools and
Community Leisure UK is helping the drive to Net Zero with the launch of a
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
Panatta’s philosophy has always been underpinned by its Italian roots and a strong emphasis on
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
Sustainable spa and skincare brand Comfort Zone has refreshed its Hydramemory collection to restore and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new hot springs facility and day spa destination has opened in Victoria, Australia, complete
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
The Legacy Spa Couch is the latest massage bed created by spa and salon equipment
Gas and electricity prices have increased substantially over the last five months, and, unlike households,
The health, fitness and activity sector is ramping up its sustainability drive to net-zero with
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
Ingesport – which operates the GO fit chain in Spain and Portugal – reports that
Irish Spa Association co-founder, consultant and industry figure, Peigin Crowley, has unveiled an aromatherapy collection
Urb'n Nature, a skincare brand owned by The Organic Spa Company, offers a Zero Waste
The Davines group, together with skincare brands Comfort Zone and Skin Regimen, has introduced its
Construction work on Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney, Australia, is expected to
Since being established in 2003, COOKFOX Architects have gained a reputation for being proponents of
German skincare brand Babor has announced it has reached climate neutrality. The brand uses green
A team led by Feilden Fowles has won the National Railway Museum 's competition to
Flight shaming, an emerging consumer trend, is expected to have a major impact on the
Richard Branson has unveiled Virgin’s first cruise ship – called The Scarlett Lady – kicking
Heritage Great Britain (HGB) has announced plans to invest £1.1m (US$1,4m, €1.3m) in hybrid diesel
The Vitapure Drinks Company, creator of the Vitastream system, has developed BodyShake, a new drinks
The National Trust has revealed plans to become "net-zero" – generating 100 per cent of
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Toyota have unveiled plans for a prototype city of the
Organiser of SPATEX 2020, Michele Bridle cordially invites you to attend the industry’s event of
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
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
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Diary dates
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