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Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Technogym founder, Nerio Alessandri, has unveiled his trademarked 'Healthness' concept at the Technogym 25th Wellness
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM
EGYM, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
EGYM has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Technogym is making its Mywellness ecosystem accessible on any connected equipment – from any manufacturer.
EGYM and Magicline enter into a strategic partnership entirely in line with their open platforms
Plans have been revealed for Scotland’s first Living Building at the Dollar Academy, an independent
Expert comment from Ernst De Neef, CEO, Funxtion In just over two years, the fitness
Equipment giant Technogym has introduced its new Excite line of fully-connected cardio kit that has
Open Platform and JAJA Architects have won a competition to create a new multi-storey car-park
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
FunXtion delivers a complete, wrap-around exercise experience. Utilising the very latest in digital technology, FunXtion
Wellness design firm A.W. Lake has opened its new headquarters in Northern Colorado, with the
James Corner, one of the leading figures behind New York’s High Line elevated park, has
Practices designing public squares should consider how they can enhance tolerance and provide platforms for
Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Exerp
Oakworks’ Adjustable Breast Comfort, or ABC System, is an open platform design that allows therapists
With more than 8,000 convention visitors, plus nearly 400 exhibitors, IHRSA 2015 saw the unveiling
Technogym has announced a new integration with Apple's ‘HealthKit’ platform, while two Garmin devices are
Technogym is urging health clubs around the world to get their members moving during March
Technogym’s fitness equipment and solutions have been integrated with Polar products with the aim of
An open platform dome display which began life as a high-end running experience for treadmill
Following the March purchase of the Oculus Rift virtual reality technology by Facebook founder Mark
The Academy Health Club in Harrogate is to install Technogym’s Artis line of fully integrated
A new app for Technogym’s Unity console for cardio equipment allows users to replicate their
In this increasingly fast paced world of technological developments, Life Fitness is investing heavily in
Google has beaten rival Apple to the punch by releasing its first smartwatch, which went
Precor has chosen LIW for the UK launch of Preva® Tokens, a new feature to
Connection Shouldn’t Stop When The Workout Starts Staying connected to the people and world around
Equipment manufacturer and supplier Precor has launched three new features to Preva, its open platform
Life Fitness, global leader in commercial fitness equipment manufacturing, introduces the next generation of the
Transport for London has announced that its Routemaster bus fleet is to be removed from
12,300
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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Profile
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
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
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
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Company profiles
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Open Platform news

Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Technogym founder, Nerio Alessandri, has unveiled his trademarked 'Healthness' concept at the Technogym 25th Wellness
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM
EGYM, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
EGYM has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Technogym is making its Mywellness ecosystem accessible on any connected equipment – from any manufacturer.
EGYM and Magicline enter into a strategic partnership entirely in line with their open platforms
Plans have been revealed for Scotland’s first Living Building at the Dollar Academy, an independent
Expert comment from Ernst De Neef, CEO, Funxtion In just over two years, the fitness
Equipment giant Technogym has introduced its new Excite line of fully-connected cardio kit that has
Open Platform and JAJA Architects have won a competition to create a new multi-storey car-park
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
FunXtion delivers a complete, wrap-around exercise experience. Utilising the very latest in digital technology, FunXtion
Wellness design firm A.W. Lake has opened its new headquarters in Northern Colorado, with the
James Corner, one of the leading figures behind New York’s High Line elevated park, has
Practices designing public squares should consider how they can enhance tolerance and provide platforms for
Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Exerp
Oakworks’ Adjustable Breast Comfort, or ABC System, is an open platform design that allows therapists
With more than 8,000 convention visitors, plus nearly 400 exhibitors, IHRSA 2015 saw the unveiling
Technogym has announced a new integration with Apple's ‘HealthKit’ platform, while two Garmin devices are
Technogym is urging health clubs around the world to get their members moving during March
Technogym’s fitness equipment and solutions have been integrated with Polar products with the aim of
An open platform dome display which began life as a high-end running experience for treadmill
Following the March purchase of the Oculus Rift virtual reality technology by Facebook founder Mark
The Academy Health Club in Harrogate is to install Technogym’s Artis line of fully integrated
A new app for Technogym’s Unity console for cardio equipment allows users to replicate their
In this increasingly fast paced world of technological developments, Life Fitness is investing heavily in
Google has beaten rival Apple to the punch by releasing its first smartwatch, which went
Precor has chosen LIW for the UK launch of Preva® Tokens, a new feature to
Connection Shouldn’t Stop When The Workout Starts Staying connected to the people and world around
Equipment manufacturer and supplier Precor has launched three new features to Preva, its open platform
Life Fitness, global leader in commercial fitness equipment manufacturing, introduces the next generation of the
Transport for London has announced that its Routemaster bus fleet is to be removed from
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Create
Create is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards through ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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