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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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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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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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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Oakworks Inc: 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
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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