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Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Spa design consultancy TLee Spas and Wellness has appointed Ana Goldstein-Kogan as senior architect and
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a
PureGym has announced a partnership with Hatch Athletic to upskill 3,000 PTs across its international
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
Minor Hotels has signed an agreement with Egyptian hospitality group Sunrise Resorts and Cruises to
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
UK employee representative organisation, CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has begun
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Two new treatment rooms have been unveiled at The White Hart Hotel in Lincoln, UK,
Gisborough Hall, a four-star country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has been granted permission
Luuk Melisse, founder of Sanctum, will take those quick enough to secure spots through a
Qualified physical activity professionals in the UK will soon be able to add letters after
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Global hospitality group Our Habitas has done a deal with breathwork academy BreathQ to offer
Celebrating its 40th anniversary last week, FIBO – the world’s biggest trade show for health,
Active IQ, the UK's leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, has introduced
Luxury marine skincare and spa brand Thalion has refreshed and expanded its water-resistant AlgoProtect suncare
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and
A major new 15,000sq ft destination spa has launched in Los Cabos, Mexico, as part
UK chartered institute, CIMSPA, has teamed up with the UK government's Department for Work and
PerformX Live, the UK's leading business conference and exhibition for the fitness and wellbeing industry,
Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research
National Museums Liverpool has received planning approval to redevelop the International Slavery Museum and Maritime
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has teamed up
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Leisure development specialist, Alliance Leisure, has appointed industry veteran, David Stalker, as advisor to the
According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
Developer Rockwell Island Development Group (RIDGE) has appointed five-star, global hospitality brand Banyan Tree to
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions,
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
12,300
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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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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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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
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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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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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 fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Hart news

Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Spa design consultancy TLee Spas and Wellness has appointed Ana Goldstein-Kogan as senior architect and
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a
PureGym has announced a partnership with Hatch Athletic to upskill 3,000 PTs across its international
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
Minor Hotels has signed an agreement with Egyptian hospitality group Sunrise Resorts and Cruises to
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
UK employee representative organisation, CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has begun
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Two new treatment rooms have been unveiled at The White Hart Hotel in Lincoln, UK,
Gisborough Hall, a four-star country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has been granted permission
Luuk Melisse, founder of Sanctum, will take those quick enough to secure spots through a
Qualified physical activity professionals in the UK will soon be able to add letters after
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Global hospitality group Our Habitas has done a deal with breathwork academy BreathQ to offer
Celebrating its 40th anniversary last week, FIBO – the world’s biggest trade show for health,
Active IQ, the UK's leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, has introduced
Luxury marine skincare and spa brand Thalion has refreshed and expanded its water-resistant AlgoProtect suncare
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and
A major new 15,000sq ft destination spa has launched in Los Cabos, Mexico, as part
UK chartered institute, CIMSPA, has teamed up with the UK government's Department for Work and
PerformX Live, the UK's leading business conference and exhibition for the fitness and wellbeing industry,
Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research
National Museums Liverpool has received planning approval to redevelop the International Slavery Museum and Maritime
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has teamed up
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Leisure development specialist, Alliance Leisure, has appointed industry veteran, David Stalker, as advisor to the
According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement
Developer Rockwell Island Development Group (RIDGE) has appointed five-star, global hospitality brand Banyan Tree to
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions,
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023,
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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