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More than a third of consumers are working out more than before the pandemic, but
The number of people in the UK who are members of a private health and
Real estate developers are increasingly looking to tap into the "great opportunities" being offered by
China’s wealthy travellers are increasingly opting for customised tours when they travel abroad – a
China’s central planning body has warned developers about the country’s ongoing theme park boom, raising
Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market
Consumer spending on the UK leisure industry is expected to pass £80bn for the time
It seems the word on everyone’s lips at the moment is beacons. Partly because it’s
New research from Mintel looking at key consumer trends in Europe has suggested that virtual
More than one third of Britons spent less on leisure last year, as the legacy
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
One in five people in Britain say they don’t feel fit enough to play sport
Almost three quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds have used or hold an interest in wearable
Online fashion retailer Mr Porter has made moves to try and establish dominance in the
Sales of sports and energy drinks are expected to pass the £1.5bn mark in the
Last week saw the long-awaited unveiling of Apple’s first truly new product in four years
Cycling in the UK is more popular than ever, with a 14 per cent increase
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Almost a quarter of facial skincare users in the US say they look for products
The African hair care market looks set to be one of the continental beauty market's
Sales of hair styling products have stalled as consumers opt for the fashion-led ‘natural look’,
Three in ten Britons admit they rarely or never do sport and exercise, with many
Over half of Britons tried to lose weight at some point last year, according to
Mixologiste, or multi-functional beauty products, are set to be a key trend in 2014, according
The number of beauty and grooming products aimed at men has rocketed with a global
New research from Mintel has revealed that teen visits to theme parks in America have
Natural skincare is on the rise in China, with 90 per cent of urban female
Men are more likely than women to go online to buy beauty and grooming products,
Hilton Worldwide plans to roll out 800 new restaurants in the next three years. The
Image: Consumers are reducing their expenditure A new study published by KPMG has predicted a
Image: Comfort Zone and Coworth Park meeting This year's SPATEC Europe attracted 49 spa operators
US theme park revenues are expected to increase by around 3-4 per cent each year
Gaining on-the-job training, rural tourism and putting money aside "for a rainy day" are among
A report by Mintel Oxygen - Theme Parks - UK - February 2010 - reveals
The recession is having a direct impact on the hospitality and holiday market according to
Visits to the pub and overseas holidays are set to suffer during 2009 as the
New data published by Mintel’s cosmetic research division has revealed that, across Europe, more than
The value of the UK budget hotel market has reached £1bn for the first time.
According to new consumer research from Mintel, this year, the UK will spend nearly £120m
The British public is spending an increasing amount of money on leisure pursuits. The British
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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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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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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Editor's letter
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
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Insight
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
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Talking point
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…
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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
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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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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

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
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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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 Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Opinion
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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, 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.
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STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
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Mintel news

More than a third of consumers are working out more than before the pandemic, but
The number of people in the UK who are members of a private health and
Real estate developers are increasingly looking to tap into the "great opportunities" being offered by
China’s wealthy travellers are increasingly opting for customised tours when they travel abroad – a
China’s central planning body has warned developers about the country’s ongoing theme park boom, raising
Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market
Consumer spending on the UK leisure industry is expected to pass £80bn for the time
It seems the word on everyone’s lips at the moment is beacons. Partly because it’s
New research from Mintel looking at key consumer trends in Europe has suggested that virtual
More than one third of Britons spent less on leisure last year, as the legacy
The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
One in five people in Britain say they don’t feel fit enough to play sport
Almost three quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds have used or hold an interest in wearable
Online fashion retailer Mr Porter has made moves to try and establish dominance in the
Sales of sports and energy drinks are expected to pass the £1.5bn mark in the
Last week saw the long-awaited unveiling of Apple’s first truly new product in four years
Cycling in the UK is more popular than ever, with a 14 per cent increase
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Almost a quarter of facial skincare users in the US say they look for products
The African hair care market looks set to be one of the continental beauty market's
Sales of hair styling products have stalled as consumers opt for the fashion-led ‘natural look’,
Three in ten Britons admit they rarely or never do sport and exercise, with many
Over half of Britons tried to lose weight at some point last year, according to
Mixologiste, or multi-functional beauty products, are set to be a key trend in 2014, according
The number of beauty and grooming products aimed at men has rocketed with a global
New research from Mintel has revealed that teen visits to theme parks in America have
Natural skincare is on the rise in China, with 90 per cent of urban female
Men are more likely than women to go online to buy beauty and grooming products,
Hilton Worldwide plans to roll out 800 new restaurants in the next three years. The
Image: Consumers are reducing their expenditure A new study published by KPMG has predicted a
Image: Comfort Zone and Coworth Park meeting This year's SPATEC Europe attracted 49 spa operators
US theme park revenues are expected to increase by around 3-4 per cent each year
Gaining on-the-job training, rural tourism and putting money aside "for a rainy day" are among
A report by Mintel Oxygen - Theme Parks - UK - February 2010 - reveals
The recession is having a direct impact on the hospitality and holiday market according to
Visits to the pub and overseas holidays are set to suffer during 2009 as the
New data published by Mintel’s cosmetic research division has revealed that, across Europe, more than
The value of the UK budget hotel market has reached £1bn for the first time.
According to new consumer research from Mintel, this year, the UK will spend nearly £120m
The British public is spending an increasing amount of money on leisure pursuits. The British
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
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

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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: 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
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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