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Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
UK distributor Harpar Grace International has announced the trade launch of Airyday, the Australian sunscreen
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Mayah, a new personal care brand developed to be safe for mothers and mothers-to-be, has
Gaia Skincare has developed the Gaia Affinity Face Experience, a 45-minute or 60-minute protocol that
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.  The company
Spa professionals see it every day: clients are arriving with more complex expectations. They are
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
HCM magazine
Opinion
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ISS news

Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
UK distributor Harpar Grace International has announced the trade launch of Airyday, the Australian sunscreen
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Mayah, a new personal care brand developed to be safe for mothers and mothers-to-be, has
Gaia Skincare has developed the Gaia Affinity Face Experience, a 45-minute or 60-minute protocol that
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.  The company
Spa professionals see it every day: clients are arriving with more complex expectations. They are
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
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Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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