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Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Exposing the body to cold temperatures has proven to be one of the most effective
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has introduced a diabetes management programme for people with Type
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Preventative healthcare company, Neko Health, has launched a second site in London and plans to
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities saved the
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
According to research undertaken by Stanford Medicine in the US, ageing is non-linear and there
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not
A 13-year study by researchers at Harvard University has shown for the first time that
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Being physically active can counter the damage of diabetes by enabling the activation of a
An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
There is growing evidence that a COVID-19 infection could trigger diabetes in some patients. One
Hundreds of gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres have been forced to close and thousands
People aged 40 living with Type 2 diabetes face a "disproportionately increased risk of dying
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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The Breath Coach
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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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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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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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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Shaun Grove

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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Type 2 news

Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Exposing the body to cold temperatures has proven to be one of the most effective
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has introduced a diabetes management programme for people with Type
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Preventative healthcare company, Neko Health, has launched a second site in London and plans to
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities saved the
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
According to research undertaken by Stanford Medicine in the US, ageing is non-linear and there
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Drugs that help normalise insulin sensitivity to reduce body fat in people suffering from obesity
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not
A 13-year study by researchers at Harvard University has shown for the first time that
Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can
Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the
The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end
Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active which
The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on
The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as
The physical activity a woman does before child-bearing etches itself into her cells in ways
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Being physically active can counter the damage of diabetes by enabling the activation of a
An international team of scientists has carried out a study to help gauge how and
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
David Lloyd Clubs has enrolled former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson to help raise
There is growing evidence that a COVID-19 infection could trigger diabetes in some patients. One
Hundreds of gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres have been forced to close and thousands
People aged 40 living with Type 2 diabetes face a "disproportionately increased risk of dying
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
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: 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.
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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.
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Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
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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.
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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