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Swire Hotels’ Upper House unveils House of Healing wellness programme rollout
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
UK government cuts VAT on attractions to boost summer visitor economy

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

Brio reopens historic Chester Northgate leisure centre after a £12 million investment

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

Effe introduces sauna and hammam collection Baluar by Patricia Urquiola
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Duncan Jefford is the new MD of Everyone Active as David Bibby announces retirement
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
David Lloyd confirms it’s buying Aspria
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
PROMOTION
Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
More featured supplier news
Hugh Jackman is the new global ambassador for green supplement brand AG1
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
NOW LIVE! Watch the live stream of the HCM Summit 2025
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Lego to buy Discovery Centres from Merlin for £200m
The Lego Group has agreed to acquire 29 Lego Discovery Centres for £200 million from
Everwild Nordic spa and hotel opens soon in Canada, with three more properties planned
Everwild Canmore is accepting bookings for stays starting in late November, when the extensive spa
The Gym Group jumps into corporate wellness with Wellhub pilot
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
Mike Nuzzo is appointed CEO of Xponential Fitness
Xponential Fitness has today announced the appointment of Mike Nuzzo as CEO, effective immediately. Mark
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
PROMOTION
CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
More featured supplier news
US recovery franchise Pause partners with Alo Moves for breathwork meditation
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
Aman Rosa Alpina opens in UNESCO-protected Dolomites
Aman Rosa Alpina and its Aman Spa have opened in San Cassiano, in the heart
Setback for the PHIT Act, but the industry is fighting back
The Health and Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is calling on US club operators and members
Champneys to open at Gran Marbella Resort and Beach Club in Spain
Champneys will open its first European property in decades on 1 July at the new
The psychology of sauna rituals to be researched by University of Greenwich at UK Aufguss Championships 2025
The British Sauna Society will collaborate with Dr Martha Newson of London's University of Greenwich
1Rebel signs lease for new flagship in London's Chelsea as United Fitness Brands closes
1Rebel has announced it will be opening a flagship site in Chelsea this summer, along
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
PROMOTION
Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
More featured supplier news
The Round, a £2 billion wellbeing 'village’ designed by Foster + Partners, gets the go-ahead
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
Terme di Milano, Italy’s largest urban thermal wellness complex opens in Milan
Milan has raised its profile as a leader in the thermal spa sector with the
Wellhub broadens reach in Europe with acquisition of Urban Sports Club
Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European
Former Merlin Entertainments CDO Mark Fisher joins immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
Fiona Eastwood confirmed as CEO of Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed Fiona Eastwood as its CEO – she had been interim CEO
Next generation Fitness First is showcased at new Marylebone site
Fitness First has opened the doors to its 28th site in Marylebone, central London –
Arc unveils flagship communal contrast therapy club in Canary Wharf – second London site set for 2025
Arc, London’s highly anticipated social wellness club, has officially debuted today (31 January) in Canary
Four Seasons’ Sacred River Spa in Bali flows into new era following major revamp
The Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has embarked on a
Fiona Eastwood steps up to interim CEO of Merlin Entertainments
Fiona Eastwood, COO of Merlin Entertainments, has been announced as interim CEO, following the departure
Explosive international growth on the cards for Crunch
As iconic fitness brand Crunch celebrates its 35th birthday, CEO Jim Rowley tells HCM about
The merged Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory business confirms its new name – Purpose Brands – and reveals Tom Leverton as CEO
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
Levelling Up fund drives creation of new wellness and health facility
A new £17m wellness and health centre in Leek, UK, will be funded by a
Bear Grylls Adventure activity site to close
The Bear Grylls Adventure activity site in Birmingham’s NEC Centre, UK, is set to close
Guerlain to debut exclusive tropical island spa at Cheval Blanc Seychelles this December
Luxury fragrance, beauty and spa brand Guerlain is gearing up to open its first spa
London’s Jubilee Hall has become too expensive to run, says Trust as it surrenders the lease
Jubilee Hall Trust has confirmed that it will be giving up the lease of the
“FY24 was a period of strong financial and strategic progress,” says Fitness First UK CEO, Justin Musgrove
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Reform RX gets equity funding to push the boundaries of Pilates with tech integrations
Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern
The Gym Group is bullish about 2024 – posts strong half-year results
The Gym Group’s Next Chapter strategy is delivering results and the and the UK-based operator
Terme di Saturnia operator to manage sprawling new thermal oasis in Milan: De Montel Terme di Milano
Terme & Spa Italia, manager of Tuscany's Terme di Saturnia, is embarking on an ambitious
United Fitness Brands tells HCM it's moving into franchising
As United Fitness Brands gears up to launch its fifth Reformcore location at Battersea Power
Lack of time and money still barriers to US health club membership finds YouGov
According to research carried out in the US by YouGov, cost is the main reason
Blackstone snaps up health club specialist, Village Hotels. Plans to grow the portfolio
Village Hotels has changed hands following a deal between the owner – an affiliate of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
12,300
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

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Pulse Fitness & Balance Health

Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion

BLK BOX

BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
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HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

Intensity model

New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Insight

Value and identity

Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Specifier

Making space

Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Show preview

Elevate 2026

Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Research

Record highs

Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Interview

Harry Konstantinou

With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Insight

Class of 2035

Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Interview

Muir Gray

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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
HCM magazine
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Editor's letter

True worth

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

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
Specifier

Strong foundations

Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... market penetration

UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
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Opinion
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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Art of Cryo: Art of Cryo is the manufacturer for high performance cryo chambers with more than 30 years of experience in the field of -110°C electrical solutions - Made in Germany. Art of Cryo
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create PT: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Leisure Energy: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
More diary dates

MERL news

Swire Hotels’ Upper House unveils House of Healing wellness programme rollout
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
UK government cuts VAT on attractions to boost summer visitor economy

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

Brio reopens historic Chester Northgate leisure centre after a £12 million investment

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

Effe introduces sauna and hammam collection Baluar by Patricia Urquiola
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Duncan Jefford is the new MD of Everyone Active as David Bibby announces retirement
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
David Lloyd confirms it’s buying Aspria
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
PROMOTION
Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
More featured supplier news
Hugh Jackman is the new global ambassador for green supplement brand AG1
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
NOW LIVE! Watch the live stream of the HCM Summit 2025
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Lego to buy Discovery Centres from Merlin for £200m
The Lego Group has agreed to acquire 29 Lego Discovery Centres for £200 million from
Everwild Nordic spa and hotel opens soon in Canada, with three more properties planned
Everwild Canmore is accepting bookings for stays starting in late November, when the extensive spa
The Gym Group jumps into corporate wellness with Wellhub pilot
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
Mike Nuzzo is appointed CEO of Xponential Fitness
Xponential Fitness has today announced the appointment of Mike Nuzzo as CEO, effective immediately. Mark
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
PROMOTION
CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
More featured supplier news
US recovery franchise Pause partners with Alo Moves for breathwork meditation
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
Aman Rosa Alpina opens in UNESCO-protected Dolomites
Aman Rosa Alpina and its Aman Spa have opened in San Cassiano, in the heart
Setback for the PHIT Act, but the industry is fighting back
The Health and Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is calling on US club operators and members
Champneys to open at Gran Marbella Resort and Beach Club in Spain
Champneys will open its first European property in decades on 1 July at the new
The psychology of sauna rituals to be researched by University of Greenwich at UK Aufguss Championships 2025
The British Sauna Society will collaborate with Dr Martha Newson of London's University of Greenwich
1Rebel signs lease for new flagship in London's Chelsea as United Fitness Brands closes
1Rebel has announced it will be opening a flagship site in Chelsea this summer, along
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
PROMOTION
Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
More featured supplier news
The Round, a £2 billion wellbeing 'village’ designed by Foster + Partners, gets the go-ahead
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
Terme di Milano, Italy’s largest urban thermal wellness complex opens in Milan
Milan has raised its profile as a leader in the thermal spa sector with the
Wellhub broadens reach in Europe with acquisition of Urban Sports Club
Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European
Former Merlin Entertainments CDO Mark Fisher joins immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
Fiona Eastwood confirmed as CEO of Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed Fiona Eastwood as its CEO – she had been interim CEO
Next generation Fitness First is showcased at new Marylebone site
Fitness First has opened the doors to its 28th site in Marylebone, central London –
Arc unveils flagship communal contrast therapy club in Canary Wharf – second London site set for 2025
Arc, London’s highly anticipated social wellness club, has officially debuted today (31 January) in Canary
Four Seasons’ Sacred River Spa in Bali flows into new era following major revamp
The Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has embarked on a
Fiona Eastwood steps up to interim CEO of Merlin Entertainments
Fiona Eastwood, COO of Merlin Entertainments, has been announced as interim CEO, following the departure
Explosive international growth on the cards for Crunch
As iconic fitness brand Crunch celebrates its 35th birthday, CEO Jim Rowley tells HCM about
The merged Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory business confirms its new name – Purpose Brands – and reveals Tom Leverton as CEO
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
Levelling Up fund drives creation of new wellness and health facility
A new £17m wellness and health centre in Leek, UK, will be funded by a
Bear Grylls Adventure activity site to close
The Bear Grylls Adventure activity site in Birmingham’s NEC Centre, UK, is set to close
Guerlain to debut exclusive tropical island spa at Cheval Blanc Seychelles this December
Luxury fragrance, beauty and spa brand Guerlain is gearing up to open its first spa
London’s Jubilee Hall has become too expensive to run, says Trust as it surrenders the lease
Jubilee Hall Trust has confirmed that it will be giving up the lease of the
“FY24 was a period of strong financial and strategic progress,” says Fitness First UK CEO, Justin Musgrove
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Reform RX gets equity funding to push the boundaries of Pilates with tech integrations
Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern
The Gym Group is bullish about 2024 – posts strong half-year results
The Gym Group’s Next Chapter strategy is delivering results and the and the UK-based operator
Terme di Saturnia operator to manage sprawling new thermal oasis in Milan: De Montel Terme di Milano
Terme & Spa Italia, manager of Tuscany's Terme di Saturnia, is embarking on an ambitious
United Fitness Brands tells HCM it's moving into franchising
As United Fitness Brands gears up to launch its fifth Reformcore location at Battersea Power
Lack of time and money still barriers to US health club membership finds YouGov
According to research carried out in the US by YouGov, cost is the main reason
Blackstone snaps up health club specialist, Village Hotels. Plans to grow the portfolio
Village Hotels has changed hands following a deal between the owner – an affiliate of
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Next Last
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

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Pulse Fitness & Balance Health

Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion

BLK BOX

BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
More from HCM
HCM magazine
Interview

Muir Gray

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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
HCM magazine
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Editor's letter

True worth

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

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
Specifier

Strong foundations

Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... market penetration

UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Art of Cryo: Art of Cryo is the manufacturer for high performance cryo chambers with more than 30 years of experience in the field of -110°C electrical solutions - Made in Germany. Art of Cryo
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create PT: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Leisure Energy: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
More
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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