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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created
The boutique eco-friendly village resort Desa Potato Head Bali has introduced a series of gentle
At Elemental Herbology, we understand the importance of adapting lifestyles to suit the energy of
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
Neil Jacobs, has revealed the launch of a new business called Wild Origins as he
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Following a £500,000 investment, Everybody Health and Leisure has unveiled a new 100-station Technogym fitness
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from
Currently undergoing a thorough refurbishment, Little Kulala, Wilderness Safaris’ acclaimed desert retreat in Namibia’s Sossusvlei
OMA 's first hotel in Bali has been designed both for guests and to engage
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
MVRDV has recently completed the WERK12 mixed-use building in Munich, Germany, with elements that can
Immersive experiences based on Wallace & Gromit and Peaky Blinders are to be developed with
Baux, an acoustic products brand based in Sweden, has developed a line of biodegradable acoustic
The sustainability leaders at Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas celebrated their successes and made plans
Peru’s Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas has opened a new
A pop-up ‘deli-come-spa’ is due to open in London, offering customers specially created health and
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
A brightly lit, rainbow-coloured greenhouse has popped up in downtown Tokyo, Japan, inviting guests to
Optimum Nutrition is proud to announce that the Gold Standard Fitness Awards returns for 2017
Situated along the Garden Route, a stretch of the south-western coast of South Africa, the
As Nintendo and Niantic continue to drip feed new features to maintain the popularity of
Former director of global spa development at skincare brand Elemental Herbology, Kirsty MacCormick, is to
Michael Downey, chief executive of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), has said that the game
Tayto Park – one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions – has had a planning
The new Rosewood Guangzhou hotel, located on the top 16 floors of Guangzhou, China’s tallest
Three in ten Britons admit they rarely or never do sport and exercise, with many
Work has started at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre on a brand new coffee shop, SOHO
The Ritz-Carlton has officially opened a new luxury Middle East resort and spa - The
Hyatt has unveiled its new luxury resort, set along the Busan coastline in South Korea,
The Ritz-Carlton is set to launch a new property in Abu Dhabi, UAE by early
A student from Westminster Kingsway college in London has been crowned 'Philadelphia Young Chef of
Women who exercise and keep active are nearly 30 per cent less likely to develop
Woburn Safari Park has admitted vegetables donated to feed animals were used by the Bedfordshire
IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA), the world's largest membership organisation for fitness professionals, has
Fit young adults have a higher IQ and are more likely to go to university
A new range of branded food and drink - including potatoes, beer and meat products
The soaring demand for socially responsible and natural skin care brands in the UK sees
The Department of Health (DH) has launched a new plan to get couch potatoes off
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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
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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Potato news

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created
The boutique eco-friendly village resort Desa Potato Head Bali has introduced a series of gentle
At Elemental Herbology, we understand the importance of adapting lifestyles to suit the energy of
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
Neil Jacobs, has revealed the launch of a new business called Wild Origins as he
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Following a £500,000 investment, Everybody Health and Leisure has unveiled a new 100-station Technogym fitness
The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort
Merlin Entertainments has revealed further details of the first ever stand-alone Peppa Pig theme park,
Vegetables are more important than fruit in a healthy diet, according to new research from
Currently undergoing a thorough refurbishment, Little Kulala, Wilderness Safaris’ acclaimed desert retreat in Namibia’s Sossusvlei
OMA 's first hotel in Bali has been designed both for guests and to engage
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
MVRDV has recently completed the WERK12 mixed-use building in Munich, Germany, with elements that can
Immersive experiences based on Wallace & Gromit and Peaky Blinders are to be developed with
Baux, an acoustic products brand based in Sweden, has developed a line of biodegradable acoustic
The sustainability leaders at Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas celebrated their successes and made plans
Peru’s Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas has opened a new
A pop-up ‘deli-come-spa’ is due to open in London, offering customers specially created health and
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
A brightly lit, rainbow-coloured greenhouse has popped up in downtown Tokyo, Japan, inviting guests to
Optimum Nutrition is proud to announce that the Gold Standard Fitness Awards returns for 2017
Situated along the Garden Route, a stretch of the south-western coast of South Africa, the
As Nintendo and Niantic continue to drip feed new features to maintain the popularity of
Former director of global spa development at skincare brand Elemental Herbology, Kirsty MacCormick, is to
Michael Downey, chief executive of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), has said that the game
Tayto Park – one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions – has had a planning
The new Rosewood Guangzhou hotel, located on the top 16 floors of Guangzhou, China’s tallest
Three in ten Britons admit they rarely or never do sport and exercise, with many
Work has started at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre on a brand new coffee shop, SOHO
The Ritz-Carlton has officially opened a new luxury Middle East resort and spa - The
Hyatt has unveiled its new luxury resort, set along the Busan coastline in South Korea,
The Ritz-Carlton is set to launch a new property in Abu Dhabi, UAE by early
A student from Westminster Kingsway college in London has been crowned 'Philadelphia Young Chef of
Women who exercise and keep active are nearly 30 per cent less likely to develop
Woburn Safari Park has admitted vegetables donated to feed animals were used by the Bedfordshire
IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA), the world's largest membership organisation for fitness professionals, has
Fit young adults have a higher IQ and are more likely to go to university
A new range of branded food and drink - including potatoes, beer and meat products
The soaring demand for socially responsible and natural skin care brands in the UK sees
The Department of Health (DH) has launched a new plan to get couch potatoes off
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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