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Demographics news

Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
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
Trafford Leisure has launched a 12-month pilot of Hydrohex – the Finnish virtual aqua fitness
EGYM has been debuting its new Smart Strength line today (5 March) at events around
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Racquet sports brand, Slazenger, has opened a new padel club in Blackburn and announces plans
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Visits to health clubs across all segments of the US fitness industry have risen this
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Focusing on super-users – the Most Valuable Participants (MVPs) – is the key to fuelling
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched its State of the Industry Annual Survey 2025,
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
A record 77 million – 25 per cent – of Americans aged six years and
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
TwinLabs.ai is a startup focused on making digital twin technology accessible and impactful for businesses
Bobby Griffiths, GM of the UK Spa Association (UKSA), is urging spa and beauty industry
Accor, which has 5,200 hotels globally, is shifting from being a room-based organisation – built
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
Urban wellness brand Othership has opened its first US location in New York City’s Flatiron
A new retreat focused on helping people lead longer, happier lives is launching on the
According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
Everyone Active has launched a golfing brand, Everyone Golf, after new contract wins made it
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants
Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America,
Power Plate’s new VibeShift technology is now available on the Power Plate Rev bike. The
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux,
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Research
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
HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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
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
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
First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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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.
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Company profiles
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
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PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
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Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music unites the DJs behind the world's biggest fitness events
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has announced a new collaboration with some of the world's best-known fitness DJs, bringing together artists who have become synonymous with the sound of Hyrox, Deka, Athx and the wider functional fitness community.
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Demographics news

Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
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
Trafford Leisure has launched a 12-month pilot of Hydrohex – the Finnish virtual aqua fitness
EGYM has been debuting its new Smart Strength line today (5 March) at events around
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Racquet sports brand, Slazenger, has opened a new padel club in Blackburn and announces plans
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Brawn have announced the relaunch of its platform following a £2 million technology rebuild, introducing
The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Visits to health clubs across all segments of the US fitness industry have risen this
Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water,
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Focusing on super-users – the Most Valuable Participants (MVPs) – is the key to fuelling
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched its State of the Industry Annual Survey 2025,
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
A record 77 million – 25 per cent – of Americans aged six years and
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
TwinLabs.ai is a startup focused on making digital twin technology accessible and impactful for businesses
Bobby Griffiths, GM of the UK Spa Association (UKSA), is urging spa and beauty industry
Accor, which has 5,200 hotels globally, is shifting from being a room-based organisation – built
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
Urban wellness brand Othership has opened its first US location in New York City’s Flatiron
A new retreat focused on helping people lead longer, happier lives is launching on the
According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
Everyone Active has launched a golfing brand, Everyone Golf, after new contract wins made it
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants
Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America,
Power Plate’s new VibeShift technology is now available on the Power Plate Rev bike. The
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
Athlete-inspired wellness, social wellbeing and active nutrition are three of the hottest trends set to
The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux,
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
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
PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music unites the DJs behind the world's biggest fitness events
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has announced a new collaboration with some of the world's best-known fitness DJs, bringing together artists who have become synonymous with the sound of Hyrox, Deka, Athx and the wider functional fitness community.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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