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Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask.
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
G.M. Collin has released a cream and a serum using an advanced vegan growth factor
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
The US spa industry is making steady, meaningful progress, with revenue reaching US$23.5 billion (€21.6
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Cocktail bars in China are adding ingredients used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as traditional
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
Ten minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that can shut down cancer
Iyashi Dome is an established developer of professional infrared therapy solutions, having originally entered the
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler,
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Vibrating tendons before cycling allows people to push harder without feeling mental strain, according to
A new biocompatible UV-blocking compound has been discovered by scientists in Thailand, during research into
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
G.M. Collin has launched its Vaskotonic Advanced Serum for sensitive skin that is prone to
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
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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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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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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Opinion
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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Study news

Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask.
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
G.M. Collin has released a cream and a serum using an advanced vegan growth factor
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
The US spa industry is making steady, meaningful progress, with revenue reaching US$23.5 billion (€21.6
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Cocktail bars in China are adding ingredients used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as traditional
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
Ten minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that can shut down cancer
Iyashi Dome is an established developer of professional infrared therapy solutions, having originally entered the
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler,
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Vibrating tendons before cycling allows people to push harder without feeling mental strain, according to
A new biocompatible UV-blocking compound has been discovered by scientists in Thailand, during research into
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
G.M. Collin has launched its Vaskotonic Advanced Serum for sensitive skin that is prone to
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
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
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: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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