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London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Research from Nuffield Health has revealed that an increasing number of Brits are using fitness
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
Peloton has announced that Peter Stern – co-founder of Apple Fitness+ – has been appointed
Steve Wright, Power Plate’s VP of UK & EMEA, firmly believes the boutique and studio
Minor Hotels has introduced AvaniWell, a fresh new wellness concept for its upscale lifestyle brand
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now
Wellness is a key driving force behind global traveller behaviour, according to a new consumer
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the
17,000 US consumers have been quizzed on their wellness priorities and habits as part of
McKinsey has gathered data on 2,000 US consumers to reveal insights into shifting consumer behaviour
International retailer and manufacturer of sustainable beauty and wellbeing products L’Occitane Group has acquired majority
Les Mills has launched a new solution to help fitness operators transform space in their
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has unveiled the 2021 installation of its Wellness Travel Consumer
Destination spa operator Champneys has revealed results from a 2021 survey of 1,000 UK males
After three years’ development, the doors have opened at the Spa Hotel Esé, a purpose-built
Danish health club operator Repeat, launched in 2016 by serial fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev, has
The global fitness industry has been shocked and saddened by the death of Steve Tharrett,
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
Industry consultant and self-claimed 'wellness passionista', Rianna Riego, believes the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement has
Nearly two-thirds of gym and health club members in the US (65 per cent) are
Rising workplace stress among employees has led companies to increase their investment in incentives as
Smiley Poswolsky did everything by the book. He studied attentively in high school, attended a
PriestmanGoode have developed a new co-living brand in India aimed at tackling social isolation among
On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with fitness marketplace Hussle, giving Hussle users access to
A multi-dimensional digital immersive spa experience, created by Luxury Escapism, has opened in Brooklyn, US.
It's been a busy, exciting and often inspiring year for David Rosenberg as IAAPA chair.
Since installing its new Wattbike indoor cycling studio last year, Holme Pierrepont Country Park, a
Museum Hack, the alternative private museum tour company that emphasises entertainment alongside education, has hinted
Research carried out by Leisure-net shows that fitness operators could be missing out on a
Corporate Fitness Works (CFW) has launched a new fitness club design division, responding to demand
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Millennial news

London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Research from Nuffield Health has revealed that an increasing number of Brits are using fitness
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
Peloton has announced that Peter Stern – co-founder of Apple Fitness+ – has been appointed
Steve Wright, Power Plate’s VP of UK & EMEA, firmly believes the boutique and studio
Minor Hotels has introduced AvaniWell, a fresh new wellness concept for its upscale lifestyle brand
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now
Wellness is a key driving force behind global traveller behaviour, according to a new consumer
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the
17,000 US consumers have been quizzed on their wellness priorities and habits as part of
McKinsey has gathered data on 2,000 US consumers to reveal insights into shifting consumer behaviour
International retailer and manufacturer of sustainable beauty and wellbeing products L’Occitane Group has acquired majority
Les Mills has launched a new solution to help fitness operators transform space in their
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has unveiled the 2021 installation of its Wellness Travel Consumer
Destination spa operator Champneys has revealed results from a 2021 survey of 1,000 UK males
After three years’ development, the doors have opened at the Spa Hotel Esé, a purpose-built
Danish health club operator Repeat, launched in 2016 by serial fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev, has
The global fitness industry has been shocked and saddened by the death of Steve Tharrett,
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
Industry consultant and self-claimed 'wellness passionista', Rianna Riego, believes the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement has
Nearly two-thirds of gym and health club members in the US (65 per cent) are
Rising workplace stress among employees has led companies to increase their investment in incentives as
Smiley Poswolsky did everything by the book. He studied attentively in high school, attended a
PriestmanGoode have developed a new co-living brand in India aimed at tackling social isolation among
On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with fitness marketplace Hussle, giving Hussle users access to
A multi-dimensional digital immersive spa experience, created by Luxury Escapism, has opened in Brooklyn, US.
It's been a busy, exciting and often inspiring year for David Rosenberg as IAAPA chair.
Since installing its new Wattbike indoor cycling studio last year, Holme Pierrepont Country Park, a
Museum Hack, the alternative private museum tour company that emphasises entertainment alongside education, has hinted
Research carried out by Leisure-net shows that fitness operators could be missing out on a
Corporate Fitness Works (CFW) has launched a new fitness club design division, responding to demand
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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: Physical
Passionate about our customers’ success, Physical designs, sources and supplies industry-leading, high-quality products that help ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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