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

The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
Gen Z value the gym for their mental and physical health according to a UK-wide
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
The Gym Group will be continuing to follow its Next Chapter strategy going forward and
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
The stock market has reacted favourably to The Gym Group’s year-end results which reflect strong
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites,
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
In 2025, wellness will shift from fleeting fads to science-driven authenticity, predicts Emlyn Brown, Accor’s
Will Orr, The Gym Group CEO, kicked off his live on-stage interview at the HCM
Steve Wright, Power Plate’s VP of UK & EMEA, firmly believes the boutique and studio
Socialising is an increasingly important aspect of the Gen Z workout experience, according to research
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Future Practice has launched a suite of courses designed to enable fitness professionals to train
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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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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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Gen Z news

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

The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
Gen Z value the gym for their mental and physical health according to a UK-wide
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
The Gym Group will be continuing to follow its Next Chapter strategy going forward and
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
The stock market has reacted favourably to The Gym Group’s year-end results which reflect strong
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites,
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
In 2025, wellness will shift from fleeting fads to science-driven authenticity, predicts Emlyn Brown, Accor’s
Will Orr, The Gym Group CEO, kicked off his live on-stage interview at the HCM
Steve Wright, Power Plate’s VP of UK & EMEA, firmly believes the boutique and studio
Socialising is an increasingly important aspect of the Gen Z workout experience, according to research
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Future Practice has launched a suite of courses designed to enable fitness professionals to train
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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: 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: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
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Company profile: Create
Create is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards through ...
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.
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Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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Diary dates
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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