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Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment and fitness
Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn (€1.88bn,
The fitness sector could soon have a huge disruptor on its hands, if rumours of
Google has continued its efforts to get more people active with the introduction of a
The world has gone wearable tech crazy over the past couple of years, but Jawbone
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
A ‘wellness ring’ that uses health stats to make lifestyle suggestions has taken crowdfunding website
Spotify has sought to tackle the often-tricky task of finding a decent playlist that will
MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today (5
Apple has unveiled a new software framework called ResearchKit, which it hopes will enable 700
We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is
Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices at next
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring
A new pair of fitness tracking devices from heart rate monitor specialist Mio Global have
Euromonitor International has published its annual Top 10 Global Consumer Trends forecast report, highlighting an
As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a new form of
Just weeks after being the subject of intense speculation over its entry to the wearable
Black Eyed Peas superstar will.i.am is poised to make a surprise assault on the burgeoning
Microsoft is reportedly weeks away from launching its own smartwatch with fitness tracking features, expected
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double
Last week saw the long-awaited unveiling of Apple’s first truly new product in four years
Apple has finally pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited Apple Watch at a special
Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology devices, with
Be it sleeping in or skipping the gym, everyone wishes they could kick those bad
Hewlett-Packard could be the latest technology giant to enter the growing smartwatch market this year,
Technology designer FreeWavz has launched a campaign to gain funding for the creation of a
While the bulk of wearable technology has so far focused on wristwear, a company from
iPhone users are typically more interested in general health, while the average Android user consumes
A new research paper examining why as many as one in three people ditch fitness
Apple is expected to continue its push into the health and fitness technology market when
Google’s plans to develop smart contact lenses, designed to foster health benefits and aid vision,
Details have emerged suggesting that Adidas is closing in on the launch of a new
Google has beaten rival Apple to the punch by releasing its first smartwatch, which went
Google is preparing to launch a system to rival Apple’s HealthKit fitness platform, according to
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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Opinion
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
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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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Profile
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
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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
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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
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
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Google Fit news

Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days
Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment and fitness
Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn (€1.88bn,
The fitness sector could soon have a huge disruptor on its hands, if rumours of
Google has continued its efforts to get more people active with the introduction of a
The world has gone wearable tech crazy over the past couple of years, but Jawbone
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
A ‘wellness ring’ that uses health stats to make lifestyle suggestions has taken crowdfunding website
Spotify has sought to tackle the often-tricky task of finding a decent playlist that will
MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today (5
Apple has unveiled a new software framework called ResearchKit, which it hopes will enable 700
We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is
Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices at next
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring
A new pair of fitness tracking devices from heart rate monitor specialist Mio Global have
Euromonitor International has published its annual Top 10 Global Consumer Trends forecast report, highlighting an
As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a new form of
Just weeks after being the subject of intense speculation over its entry to the wearable
Black Eyed Peas superstar will.i.am is poised to make a surprise assault on the burgeoning
Microsoft is reportedly weeks away from launching its own smartwatch with fitness tracking features, expected
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double
Last week saw the long-awaited unveiling of Apple’s first truly new product in four years
Apple has finally pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited Apple Watch at a special
Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology devices, with
Be it sleeping in or skipping the gym, everyone wishes they could kick those bad
Hewlett-Packard could be the latest technology giant to enter the growing smartwatch market this year,
Technology designer FreeWavz has launched a campaign to gain funding for the creation of a
While the bulk of wearable technology has so far focused on wristwear, a company from
iPhone users are typically more interested in general health, while the average Android user consumes
A new research paper examining why as many as one in three people ditch fitness
Apple is expected to continue its push into the health and fitness technology market when
Google’s plans to develop smart contact lenses, designed to foster health benefits and aid vision,
Details have emerged suggesting that Adidas is closing in on the launch of a new
Google has beaten rival Apple to the punch by releasing its first smartwatch, which went
Google is preparing to launch a system to rival Apple’s HealthKit fitness platform, according to
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
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
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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