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The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
Compassionate activity tracker Gentler Streak has been crowned Apple Watch App of the Year. The
Each year ACSM’s Health and Fitness journal releases the top fitness trends for the following
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has revealed details of the roll-out of its boutique-style HIIT concept,
Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The fitness sector could soon have a huge disruptor on its hands, if rumours of
Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch, as it
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the world’s largest wearables vendor, capturing
Sports apparel giant Adidas has launched a 360-degree fitness app in an effort to help
Apple watch users will be able to wirelessly sync their devices with cardio gym equipment
Fitbug Holdings, the online health and wellbeing services provider, is changing its trading name to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
US-based activity tracker supplier Misfit has teamed up with digital crypto-currency provider Bitwalking to make
Huffington Post founder, Arianna Huffington, has launched a new media business focused on wellness. Called
Physical activity trackers are more likely to motivate people to get physically active if their
A new wellness scheme aims to encourage more people to visit health clubs by offering
Life Leisure is aiming for a national roll-out of its pioneering public health programme which
Humana is offering Corporate Wellness 365 gift cards through its HumanaVitality wellness and loyalty programme
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during
We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is
Fitbit activity trackers are to be used to measure exercise levels for a new study
AmpStrip, the new fitness device from wellness equipment supplier FitLinxx, was one of the wearable
Technogym’s fitness equipment and solutions have been integrated with Polar products with the aim of
Online retailer Amazon appears poised for a further push into the wearable technology sector, with
A new research paper examining why as many as one in three people ditch fitness
US-based educational entertainment developer LeapFrog has unveiled one of the first wearable activity trackers designed
The creators of the wildly popular Guitar Hero franchise – which played a pivotal role
Over a quarter of a billion wearable health and fitness sensing devices will be shipped
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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Profile
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

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Opinion
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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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activity tracker news

The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
Compassionate activity tracker Gentler Streak has been crowned Apple Watch App of the Year. The
Each year ACSM’s Health and Fitness journal releases the top fitness trends for the following
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has revealed details of the roll-out of its boutique-style HIIT concept,
Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The fitness sector could soon have a huge disruptor on its hands, if rumours of
Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch, as it
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the world’s largest wearables vendor, capturing
Sports apparel giant Adidas has launched a 360-degree fitness app in an effort to help
Apple watch users will be able to wirelessly sync their devices with cardio gym equipment
Fitbug Holdings, the online health and wellbeing services provider, is changing its trading name to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
US-based activity tracker supplier Misfit has teamed up with digital crypto-currency provider Bitwalking to make
Huffington Post founder, Arianna Huffington, has launched a new media business focused on wellness. Called
Physical activity trackers are more likely to motivate people to get physically active if their
A new wellness scheme aims to encourage more people to visit health clubs by offering
Life Leisure is aiming for a national roll-out of its pioneering public health programme which
Humana is offering Corporate Wellness 365 gift cards through its HumanaVitality wellness and loyalty programme
Office workers should be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during
We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is
Fitbit activity trackers are to be used to measure exercise levels for a new study
AmpStrip, the new fitness device from wellness equipment supplier FitLinxx, was one of the wearable
Technogym’s fitness equipment and solutions have been integrated with Polar products with the aim of
Online retailer Amazon appears poised for a further push into the wearable technology sector, with
A new research paper examining why as many as one in three people ditch fitness
US-based educational entertainment developer LeapFrog has unveiled one of the first wearable activity trackers designed
The creators of the wildly popular Guitar Hero franchise – which played a pivotal role
Over a quarter of a billion wearable health and fitness sensing devices will be shipped
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
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
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
Diary dates
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