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PureGym appoints Alex Wood as CEO as Clive Chesser steps down
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Fitness First adds red light therapy to relaxation classes
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Technogym and World Athletics team up to launch the Run X World Treadmill Championships
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
US reformer operator, Solidcore, is coming to Europe
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Nuffield Health reveals the social value impact of its free programmes
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Virgin Active to debut its social wellness club concept in London
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
VivaGym becomes dominant force in Iberia with Synergym acquisition
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
PureGym pilots reformer Pilates, recovery and women-only spaces
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
Total Fitness white paper reveals huge market for gyms that are aligned with women’s needs
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
David Lloyd Clubs acquires The Pavilion Club in Hampton Court
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Angela Rippon calls on industry to engage with Let’s Dance
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Sondre Gravir says 'more members are training more' as he reveals record revenues at SATS
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
Total Fitness, led by Sophie Lawler, makes its consumer insight data available free to support the growth of the sector
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Woolwich Waves opens on New Year’s Day
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Urban Gym Group confirms Trainmore launch for London in 2026
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Total Fitness secures £15m from digital banking partner OakNorth
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
PureGym unveils its first rebranded Blink Fitness sites in the US
Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
LifeFit Group acquires three premium Elixia clubs in Berlin
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
PureGym all set to continue its strong momentum into 2026
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
David Lloyd Clubs wraps up 2025 with three new launches
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
David Lloyd works with The Well HQ on female health initiative
David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s
BeWell Brands teams up with Fitesque
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Anna Bjurstam tells HCM Summit the fitness industry needs to evolve
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
Milestone moment for low-cost operator, PureGym, as it opens its 700th site
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
HCM Summit 2025 unites global leaders to map the future of fitness, health and wellness
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
HCM Summit opens with rallying call for fitness to take the lead in wellness and lifestyle
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
HCM Summit exhibition showcases leading innovations
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
FLG CEO Greg Oliver exclusively unveils new ‘premium value’ strategy at HCM Summit 2025
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
HCM editor and Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry, announces the launch of HCM Invest for 2026
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry,
NOW LIVE! Watch the live stream of the HCM Summit 2025
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Justin Musgrove joins FitnessGenes as an advisor
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
David Lloyd Clubs start work on new site in Cambridgeshire, UK
Construction has begun on David Lloyd Club’s latest site at St Neots in Cambridgeshire, UK
Jubilee Hall's future is secured as GLL takes over management
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Peloton launches hardware for cross-training amid first price rise in seven years
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an
FitnessGenes launches crowdfunder to expand business
FitnessGenes has launched a crowdfunder campaign via Europe Republic, with the aim of raising investment
Freedom Leisure embraces the year-round outdoor swimming trend
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
David Lloyd Leisure gets five new investors
TDR Capital has taken on fresh investment and created a new fund for David Lloyd
PureGym is offering free memberships in a high-profile team effort with Chris Hoy to tackle prostate cancer
PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS
Gymbox announces collab with Nike Strength
Gymbox Farringdon – owned by the Urban Gym Group – has become the first gym
Emlyn Brown joins Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness. Earlier
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
12,300
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

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Salus House

New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Pulse Fitness & Balance Health

Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
More from HCM
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

Record highs

Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Specifier

Making space

Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Research

Brain power

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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... market penetration

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
Insight

Value and identity

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

Strong foundations

Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Interview

Muir Gray

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
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

True worth

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
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
Insight

Class of 2035

Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

Intensity model

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
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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 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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture: Combining design innovation with aesthetic, Esthetica is a reputed manufacturer of spa furniture in India. Our products are crafted by the finest hands and meet international quality standards. Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create PT: 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
Leisure Energy: 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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Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
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Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
More diary dates

HCM news

PureGym appoints Alex Wood as CEO as Clive Chesser steps down
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Fitness First adds red light therapy to relaxation classes
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Technogym and World Athletics team up to launch the Run X World Treadmill Championships
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
US reformer operator, Solidcore, is coming to Europe
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Nuffield Health reveals the social value impact of its free programmes
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Virgin Active to debut its social wellness club concept in London
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
VivaGym becomes dominant force in Iberia with Synergym acquisition
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
PureGym pilots reformer Pilates, recovery and women-only spaces
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
Total Fitness white paper reveals huge market for gyms that are aligned with women’s needs
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
David Lloyd Clubs acquires The Pavilion Club in Hampton Court
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Angela Rippon calls on industry to engage with Let’s Dance
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Sondre Gravir says 'more members are training more' as he reveals record revenues at SATS
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
Total Fitness, led by Sophie Lawler, makes its consumer insight data available free to support the growth of the sector
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Woolwich Waves opens on New Year’s Day
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
Urban Gym Group confirms Trainmore launch for London in 2026
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Total Fitness secures £15m from digital banking partner OakNorth
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
PureGym unveils its first rebranded Blink Fitness sites in the US
Fifty-six former Blink Fitness gyms in New York and New Jersey have been upgraded and
LifeFit Group acquires three premium Elixia clubs in Berlin
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
PureGym all set to continue its strong momentum into 2026
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
David Lloyd Clubs wraps up 2025 with three new launches
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
David Lloyd works with The Well HQ on female health initiative
David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s
BeWell Brands teams up with Fitesque
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Anna Bjurstam tells HCM Summit the fitness industry needs to evolve
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
Milestone moment for low-cost operator, PureGym, as it opens its 700th site
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
HCM Summit 2025 unites global leaders to map the future of fitness, health and wellness
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
HCM Summit opens with rallying call for fitness to take the lead in wellness and lifestyle
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
HCM Summit exhibition showcases leading innovations
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
FLG CEO Greg Oliver exclusively unveils new ‘premium value’ strategy at HCM Summit 2025
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
HCM editor and Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry, announces the launch of HCM Invest for 2026
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry,
NOW LIVE! Watch the live stream of the HCM Summit 2025
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Justin Musgrove joins FitnessGenes as an advisor
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
David Lloyd Clubs start work on new site in Cambridgeshire, UK
Construction has begun on David Lloyd Club’s latest site at St Neots in Cambridgeshire, UK
Jubilee Hall's future is secured as GLL takes over management
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Peloton launches hardware for cross-training amid first price rise in seven years
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an
FitnessGenes launches crowdfunder to expand business
FitnessGenes has launched a crowdfunder campaign via Europe Republic, with the aim of raising investment
Freedom Leisure embraces the year-round outdoor swimming trend
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
David Lloyd Leisure gets five new investors
TDR Capital has taken on fresh investment and created a new fund for David Lloyd
PureGym is offering free memberships in a high-profile team effort with Chris Hoy to tackle prostate cancer
PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS
Gymbox announces collab with Nike Strength
Gymbox Farringdon – owned by the Urban Gym Group – has become the first gym
Emlyn Brown joins Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness. Earlier
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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

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Salus House

New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Pulse Fitness & Balance Health

Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
More from HCM
HCM magazine
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Interview

Muir Gray

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
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

True worth

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
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
Insight

Class of 2035

Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

Intensity model

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
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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 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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture: Combining design innovation with aesthetic, Esthetica is a reputed manufacturer of spa furniture in India. Our products are crafted by the finest hands and meet international quality standards. Esthetica Spa and Salon Furniture
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create PT: 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
Leisure Energy: 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.
More
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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