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There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
US sauna and steamroom manufacturer Am-Finn Sauna and Steam has created a contrast therapy room
Active IQ is preparing to launch a Level 3, nested wellbeing qualification that covers coaching
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
Iconic Texas hotel and wellness destination Texas The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa has announced
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has opened a John Reed Fitness club in downtown Los Angeles
Fitness equipment specialist, Freemotion, is pivoting further to digital, as the industry enters the era
Inspire Brands Asia has acquired Anytime Fitness Asia, signalling its belief that people will return
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The spa industry is showing its strength as a sector that thrives on connections –
Noel Asmar, founder of premium designer Noel Asmar Uniforms, has a message for health and
Emirates Old Trafford – the home ground of Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) – has
Following its acquisition by Perkins and Will (PW) early last year, Schmidt Hammer Lassen (SHL)
A new ruling handed down by the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced a new topic for the event: how purpose
Sports should be harnessed to help tackle knife crime and gang violence, according to a
As reported in HCM earlier this month, the European health and fitness market continued to
Low-cost fitness operator Xercise4Less is has revealed plans to double in size and have 100
Obese people have an increased risk of developing 13 types of cancer – and the
International beauty and spa therapy standard setter Cidesco International is expanding its head office support
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Herzog and de Meuron, Neri & Hu, MAD Architects and Elemental,
More than half of the clubs in the English Premier League (EPL) could make pre-tax
Giving town and cities more powers to decide over taxation and public spending could improve
Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) hotly-anticipated flagship hotel for the City of Dreams resort in Macau
The global connected gym equipment market is set to grow at an annual rate of
Inge Moore and her team at Muza Lab has completed the redesign of the Kanuhura
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has said that close to half of the world’s natural
South Korean officials have begun a 10-day inspection of eight of the country’s aquariums following
Fitness instructor Mr Motivator has said he’s on a new mission to tackle youth inactivity
Gym managers should treat their role like that of a theatre manager and focus on
Predicting consumer behaviour based on demographic norms such as age, gender and income, as a
Only half of seven-year-olds are meeting recommended physical activity guidelines of 60 minutes per day,
The Tourism Alliance has called on the government to address inconsistencies in Air Passenger Duty
Fight Life is a new range of supplements that deliver ready-made “shots” to assist the
With South Africa’s heritage tourism sector under strain from the threat of rhino extinction, Kruger
Virgin Active has unveiled plans to launch two new ‘technology-focused’ clubs in London during early
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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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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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HCM magazine
HCM People
CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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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Company profiles
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Featured press releases
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Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
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Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Cites news

There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
US sauna and steamroom manufacturer Am-Finn Sauna and Steam has created a contrast therapy room
Active IQ is preparing to launch a Level 3, nested wellbeing qualification that covers coaching
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
Iconic Texas hotel and wellness destination Texas The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa has announced
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has opened a John Reed Fitness club in downtown Los Angeles
Fitness equipment specialist, Freemotion, is pivoting further to digital, as the industry enters the era
Inspire Brands Asia has acquired Anytime Fitness Asia, signalling its belief that people will return
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The spa industry is showing its strength as a sector that thrives on connections –
Noel Asmar, founder of premium designer Noel Asmar Uniforms, has a message for health and
Emirates Old Trafford – the home ground of Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) – has
Following its acquisition by Perkins and Will (PW) early last year, Schmidt Hammer Lassen (SHL)
A new ruling handed down by the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced a new topic for the event: how purpose
Sports should be harnessed to help tackle knife crime and gang violence, according to a
As reported in HCM earlier this month, the European health and fitness market continued to
Low-cost fitness operator Xercise4Less is has revealed plans to double in size and have 100
Obese people have an increased risk of developing 13 types of cancer – and the
International beauty and spa therapy standard setter Cidesco International is expanding its head office support
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Herzog and de Meuron, Neri & Hu, MAD Architects and Elemental,
More than half of the clubs in the English Premier League (EPL) could make pre-tax
Giving town and cities more powers to decide over taxation and public spending could improve
Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) hotly-anticipated flagship hotel for the City of Dreams resort in Macau
The global connected gym equipment market is set to grow at an annual rate of
Inge Moore and her team at Muza Lab has completed the redesign of the Kanuhura
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has said that close to half of the world’s natural
South Korean officials have begun a 10-day inspection of eight of the country’s aquariums following
Fitness instructor Mr Motivator has said he’s on a new mission to tackle youth inactivity
Gym managers should treat their role like that of a theatre manager and focus on
Predicting consumer behaviour based on demographic norms such as age, gender and income, as a
Only half of seven-year-olds are meeting recommended physical activity guidelines of 60 minutes per day,
The Tourism Alliance has called on the government to address inconsistencies in Air Passenger Duty
Fight Life is a new range of supplements that deliver ready-made “shots” to assist the
With South Africa’s heritage tourism sector under strain from the threat of rhino extinction, Kruger
Virgin Active has unveiled plans to launch two new ‘technology-focused’ clubs in London during early
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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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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