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Fitness First is partnering with Healf to introduce a new membership, 360, which offers a
A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
In a drive to target the hard-to-reach groups, Places Leisure has introduced a team of
NHS England – the body responsible for delivering public sector health care in England – is
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The number of people being admitted to hospital in England because of vitamin and mineral
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Fitness First has created a premium membership offering by deploying HealthHero’s full suite of services,
Mental Health Swims has been awarded almost £18,000 of lottery money to extend its mission
Evian Spa, the spa and wellness brand inspired by the premium mineral water brand, has
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
Luxury French spa operator Spa L’Occitane has opened the doors to a branded wellness facility
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Eleven local authority areas in England are sharing £12.7m as part of a multi-year funding
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Up to 100k people will benefit from the free gym and physical activity sessions, thanks
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
Tenzing Natural Energy, the drinks brand behind the Tenzing Clean Air Tracker, has recently added
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
DataHub has launched a contact tracking app, specifically designed for the fitness and physical activity
Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has launched the third generation of its Connected timepiece. Aimed
Not-for profit leisure operator Circadian Trust is partnering with NHS GP surgeries in Gloucestershire to
Tech giant Apple is venturing further into the wellness space by launching a new Apple
Commuters in the Swedish capital of Stockholm are used to the rows of colourful, rental
The physical activity sector has called for the UK's party leaders to commit to improving
The government has set out plans for every patient in the country to have access
Healthcare charity Nuffield Health has partnered with equipment giant Technogym to launch a dedicated fitness
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
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HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People
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
Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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
Research
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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.
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Company profiles
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Featured press releases
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Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
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Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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22-22 Oct 2026
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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GPs news

Fitness First is partnering with Healf to introduce a new membership, 360, which offers a
A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
In a drive to target the hard-to-reach groups, Places Leisure has introduced a team of
NHS England – the body responsible for delivering public sector health care in England – is
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The number of people being admitted to hospital in England because of vitamin and mineral
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Fitness First has created a premium membership offering by deploying HealthHero’s full suite of services,
Mental Health Swims has been awarded almost £18,000 of lottery money to extend its mission
Evian Spa, the spa and wellness brand inspired by the premium mineral water brand, has
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
Luxury French spa operator Spa L’Occitane has opened the doors to a branded wellness facility
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Eleven local authority areas in England are sharing £12.7m as part of a multi-year funding
The UK government should encourage – and make it easier – for doctors and other
Up to 100k people will benefit from the free gym and physical activity sessions, thanks
Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram
Bans on meal deals, stricter rules on food advertising and printing calorie contents on menus
Tenzing Natural Energy, the drinks brand behind the Tenzing Clean Air Tracker, has recently added
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
DataHub has launched a contact tracking app, specifically designed for the fitness and physical activity
Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has launched the third generation of its Connected timepiece. Aimed
Not-for profit leisure operator Circadian Trust is partnering with NHS GP surgeries in Gloucestershire to
Tech giant Apple is venturing further into the wellness space by launching a new Apple
Commuters in the Swedish capital of Stockholm are used to the rows of colourful, rental
The physical activity sector has called for the UK's party leaders to commit to improving
The government has set out plans for every patient in the country to have access
Healthcare charity Nuffield Health has partnered with equipment giant Technogym to launch a dedicated fitness
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
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
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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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