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The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group has achieved Gold status from Inclusion In in recognition of its inclusive
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
Skincare company Grown Alchemist has introduced two new formulas to its Regenerating Range, which uses
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Aus Active has unveiled its 2025-27 Strategic Plan, positioning the exercise and active health sector
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
After a decade of lobbying by the Health & Fitness Association, the US House of
Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
The Moving Communities social value dashboard has been updated to enable more powerful reporting around
Studio You, the digital exercise platform for teenage girls, has teamed up with Nike to
G-Labs, the multi-award-winning specialist in innovative treatments, technology, and training for clinics, mid-spas, and salons,
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
Milan has raised its profile as a leader in the thermal spa sector with the
Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
Spa, fitness and hospitality buyer event company We Work Well has appointed Dany Brind’Amour as
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
Terme & Spa Italia, manager of Tuscany's Terme di Saturnia, is embarking on an ambitious
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
Global restaurant brand, Subway, has teamed up with GB Basketball, Breaking GB and Skateboard GB
Diversity, equity and inclusion in the European fitness industry is examined in a new report
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
The American Council on Exercise has appointed Dr Cedric Bryant as its new CEO. Bryant
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Historic England has announced it will be funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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HCM People

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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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
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Healthspan
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Inclusion news

The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group has achieved Gold status from Inclusion In in recognition of its inclusive
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
Skincare company Grown Alchemist has introduced two new formulas to its Regenerating Range, which uses
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Aus Active has unveiled its 2025-27 Strategic Plan, positioning the exercise and active health sector
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
After a decade of lobbying by the Health & Fitness Association, the US House of
Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
The Moving Communities social value dashboard has been updated to enable more powerful reporting around
Studio You, the digital exercise platform for teenage girls, has teamed up with Nike to
G-Labs, the multi-award-winning specialist in innovative treatments, technology, and training for clinics, mid-spas, and salons,
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
Milan has raised its profile as a leader in the thermal spa sector with the
Back for its 6th year, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is your VIP pass
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
Spa, fitness and hospitality buyer event company We Work Well has appointed Dany Brind’Amour as
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
Terme & Spa Italia, manager of Tuscany's Terme di Saturnia, is embarking on an ambitious
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
Global restaurant brand, Subway, has teamed up with GB Basketball, Breaking GB and Skateboard GB
Diversity, equity and inclusion in the European fitness industry is examined in a new report
RLSS UK, STA and Swim England are joining forces to bring Aquatics to Elevate 2024
The American Council on Exercise has appointed Dr Cedric Bryant as its new CEO. Bryant
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which
Historic England has announced it will be funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
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
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Diary dates
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