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Manipulating the gut microbiome could become a powerful tool for preserving brain health and resilience
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he'll be starting
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their
A world-first study has found that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exercise can successfully
Fountain Life, the US longevity clinic start-up founded by Dr Peter Diamandis, Dr William Kapp
Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has introduced a diabetes management programme for people with Type
According to a study commissioned by GM Active, health intervention programmes provide more than £20,000
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Consumer skincare brand, No7, has worked with researchers at the University of Manchester, UK, to
Exercise can reduce the risk of cancer relapse more effectively than drugs, according to new
Biohacking: a wellness revolution Biohacking is rapidly becoming the new buzzword in fitness, just as
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
Minos Palace Resort in Crete has launched a new spa and longevity hub as part
The redesigned National Gallery Sainsbury Wing has opened in London Designed by Selldorf Architects in
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Interventions news

Manipulating the gut microbiome could become a powerful tool for preserving brain health and resilience
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he'll be starting
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their
A world-first study has found that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exercise can successfully
Fountain Life, the US longevity clinic start-up founded by Dr Peter Diamandis, Dr William Kapp
Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has introduced a diabetes management programme for people with Type
According to a study commissioned by GM Active, health intervention programmes provide more than £20,000
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Consumer skincare brand, No7, has worked with researchers at the University of Manchester, UK, to
Exercise can reduce the risk of cancer relapse more effectively than drugs, according to new
Biohacking: a wellness revolution Biohacking is rapidly becoming the new buzzword in fitness, just as
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
Minos Palace Resort in Crete has launched a new spa and longevity hub as part
The redesigned National Gallery Sainsbury Wing has opened in London Designed by Selldorf Architects in
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
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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
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
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
Technogym press release: Technogym's pop-up stores in the most exclusive destinations this summer
From Porto Cervo and Ibiza, to Bodrum and Porto Montenegro, Technogym brings together Italian design, connected fitness, AI-powered innovation and personalised Wellness experiences.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
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Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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