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GLP-1 news

People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Parkwood Leisure has launched a 12-week pilot programme designed to support individuals transitioning from medication-led
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Everyone Active has introduced an exercise and nutrition programme to support people on medicated weight
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
Blantyre Capital has sold half of its shares in The Gym Group to new and
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
Active IQ is preparing to launch a Level 3, nested wellbeing qualification that covers coaching
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
More than 700 world-class leaders across health, wellbeing, technology and business are set to gather
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
12,300
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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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
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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HCM People
CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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
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
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
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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
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 training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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.
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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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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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GLP-1 news

People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Parkwood Leisure has launched a 12-week pilot programme designed to support individuals transitioning from medication-led
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Everyone Active has introduced an exercise and nutrition programme to support people on medicated weight
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
Blantyre Capital has sold half of its shares in The Gym Group to new and
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
Active IQ is preparing to launch a Level 3, nested wellbeing qualification that covers coaching
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
More than 700 world-class leaders across health, wellbeing, technology and business are set to gather
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
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
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
Diary dates
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