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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities saved the
Mandarin Oriental will once again host its globally celebrated Silent Night event on 8 December,
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
A London health centre has just opened offering a 10-minute body scan, for £299, which
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
To fully benefit from exercise, timing sessions to optimally match the body’s circadian rhythms is
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
Eleven local authority areas in England are sharing £12.7m as part of a multi-year funding
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle strengthening exercises can significantly reduce the risk
Exercise has been found to increase levels of endocannabinoids – cannabis-like substances produced by the
Minor Hotels is realising its first location in collaboration with established India-based beauty and wellness
Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from
In the Global Wellness Institute ’s (GWI) latest Q&A, spa and wellness icon Sue Harmsworth
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016. Pre-pandemic,
In Q2 2021, Fairmont will open its third luxury UK property with a comprehensive spa
Nuffield Health is launching a specialist, 12-week rehabilitation programme in Manchester to support Covid-19 patients
Dr Vivek Murthy, the 19th US Surgeon General, spoke to attendees of the Global Wellness
Leisure operator Everyone Active has launched a new digital offering, to run alongside its bricks
A set of posters created by a fitness studio manager, mimicking the government's COVID-19 NHS
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
Educational organisation The Power of Touch (TPOT) has launched a free digital programme aimed at
Approximately 80 per cent of confirmed COVID-19 patients have mild symptoms and do not need
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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HCM People

Stephen Price

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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Heart disease news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
PureGym, Sir Chris Hoy, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities saved the
Mandarin Oriental will once again host its globally celebrated Silent Night event on 8 December,
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
A London health centre has just opened offering a 10-minute body scan, for £299, which
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not
The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it
To fully benefit from exercise, timing sessions to optimally match the body’s circadian rhythms is
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
Eleven local authority areas in England are sharing £12.7m as part of a multi-year funding
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle strengthening exercises can significantly reduce the risk
Exercise has been found to increase levels of endocannabinoids – cannabis-like substances produced by the
Minor Hotels is realising its first location in collaboration with established India-based beauty and wellness
Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from
In the Global Wellness Institute ’s (GWI) latest Q&A, spa and wellness icon Sue Harmsworth
Budget fitness operator The Gym Group has generated £1.8bn in social value since 2016. Pre-pandemic,
In Q2 2021, Fairmont will open its third luxury UK property with a comprehensive spa
Nuffield Health is launching a specialist, 12-week rehabilitation programme in Manchester to support Covid-19 patients
Dr Vivek Murthy, the 19th US Surgeon General, spoke to attendees of the Global Wellness
Leisure operator Everyone Active has launched a new digital offering, to run alongside its bricks
A set of posters created by a fitness studio manager, mimicking the government's COVID-19 NHS
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
Educational organisation The Power of Touch (TPOT) has launched a free digital programme aimed at
Approximately 80 per cent of confirmed COVID-19 patients have mild symptoms and do not need
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: 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.
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: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
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Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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