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London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Speedflex has launched a series of low-intensity workouts for its Blade machine, making functional, resistance-based
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Hyrox and functional fitness boom isn’t slowing down – and neither are your members.
Everlast Gyms is nearing the launch a new London Flagship, along with three other flagship
Premium London health and fitness operator, Third Space, has opened a dedicated Hyrox Studio at
Everlast Gyms is partnering with Hyrox to roll out 60 Performance Centers across the UK
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Canolfan Pentre Awel is an 83-acre groundbreaking development in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. This pioneering project integrates
Gym Gear has announced its official partnership with DEKA, a renowned fitness programme created by
Everybody Health & Leisure has unveiled a stunning transformation of its Macclesfield leisure centre, created
In 2025, wellness will shift from fleeting fads to science-driven authenticity, predicts Emlyn Brown, Accor’s
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A Beacon of Innovation and Opportunity Canolfan Pentre Awel is set
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
Wellness industry figure Deepak Chopra is co-developing a new wellness community and resort focused on
Reservations are now open for Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, set to
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
International luxury wellness brand Como Shambhala will unveil its largest-ever urban flagship in Singapore on
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Tech-driven functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, has revealed plans to expand into the US market. The
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Registration is now open for Elevate, the largest UK trade show dedicated to fitness, sport
Longevity, a startup providing longevity products, services, education and advice to subscribers, has launched a
17,000 US consumers have been quizzed on their wellness priorities and habits as part of
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
The first Blue Zones Center is set to launch in Miami, Florida, and showcase the
Work has begun on a new 60-acre wellness community in Utah, adjacent to Park City’s
Operating at the extreme edge of performance, a race team requires every element and working
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
The second Coach club has opened just outside the town of Harrogate as part of
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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Functional Fitness news

London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Speedflex has launched a series of low-intensity workouts for its Blade machine, making functional, resistance-based
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Hyrox and functional fitness boom isn’t slowing down – and neither are your members.
Everlast Gyms is nearing the launch a new London Flagship, along with three other flagship
Premium London health and fitness operator, Third Space, has opened a dedicated Hyrox Studio at
Everlast Gyms is partnering with Hyrox to roll out 60 Performance Centers across the UK
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Canolfan Pentre Awel is an 83-acre groundbreaking development in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. This pioneering project integrates
Gym Gear has announced its official partnership with DEKA, a renowned fitness programme created by
Everybody Health & Leisure has unveiled a stunning transformation of its Macclesfield leisure centre, created
In 2025, wellness will shift from fleeting fads to science-driven authenticity, predicts Emlyn Brown, Accor’s
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A Beacon of Innovation and Opportunity Canolfan Pentre Awel is set
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
Wellness industry figure Deepak Chopra is co-developing a new wellness community and resort focused on
Reservations are now open for Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, set to
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
International luxury wellness brand Como Shambhala will unveil its largest-ever urban flagship in Singapore on
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Tech-driven functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, has revealed plans to expand into the US market. The
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Registration is now open for Elevate, the largest UK trade show dedicated to fitness, sport
Longevity, a startup providing longevity products, services, education and advice to subscribers, has launched a
17,000 US consumers have been quizzed on their wellness priorities and habits as part of
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
The first Blue Zones Center is set to launch in Miami, Florida, and showcase the
Work has begun on a new 60-acre wellness community in Utah, adjacent to Park City’s
Operating at the extreme edge of performance, a race team requires every element and working
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
The second Coach club has opened just outside the town of Harrogate as part 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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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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
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
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Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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