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People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Florida-based WellnessSpace Brands has unveiled the PolarWave Dry Plunge – new tech that delivers the
In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate
Matrix Fitness has launched the Onyx Collection, a five-machine range of luxury CV products designed
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
Matrix Fitness has launched its Magnum Plate-Loaded Range, a collection of 10 strength machines engineered
The Sand Stone collection by Technogym offers an aesthetic inspired by nature, using materials that
The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
Freyja Fit’s commercial-grade equipment is designed specifically for women. The company’s dumbbells come in pink
WellnessSpace Brands has combined two powerful recovery technologies – infrared heat and LED red light
The Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Bent Over Row has been developed in collaboration with
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
EGYM has launched its new Business Suite, enabling fitness operators to manage their entire EGYM
The Tribox King training system from TBK Fit brings the power of boxing training to
Precor has launched the Breakaway Treadmill, a heavy-duty commercial slat belt model. The rubberised slat
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump.
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
Backed by KSL Capital Partners, OakNorth has provided a £75 million leveraged finance loan to
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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HCM magazine
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
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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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
HCM magazine
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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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
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
HCM magazine
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
Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Health clubs news

People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Florida-based WellnessSpace Brands has unveiled the PolarWave Dry Plunge – new tech that delivers the
In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate
Matrix Fitness has launched the Onyx Collection, a five-machine range of luxury CV products designed
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
Matrix Fitness has launched its Magnum Plate-Loaded Range, a collection of 10 strength machines engineered
The Sand Stone collection by Technogym offers an aesthetic inspired by nature, using materials that
The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
Freyja Fit’s commercial-grade equipment is designed specifically for women. The company’s dumbbells come in pink
WellnessSpace Brands has combined two powerful recovery technologies – infrared heat and LED red light
The Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Bent Over Row has been developed in collaboration with
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
EGYM has launched its new Business Suite, enabling fitness operators to manage their entire EGYM
The Tribox King training system from TBK Fit brings the power of boxing training to
Precor has launched the Breakaway Treadmill, a heavy-duty commercial slat belt model. The rubberised slat
New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
Greg Oliver, CEO of Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG), has just spoken live at the
Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in
Les Mills has launched Bodypump Heavy, a new programme based on much-loved 30-year-old classic, Bodypump.
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
Backed by KSL Capital Partners, OakNorth has provided a £75 million leveraged finance loan to
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
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
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
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
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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