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With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
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
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
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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
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Editor's letter
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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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Healthspan
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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GPs news

With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
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
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
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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