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Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said that if everyone who is overweight reduced
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Blantyre Capital has sold half of its shares in The Gym Group to new and
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
Marriott International is expanding its luxury safari portfolio in Kenya with two tented camp resorts
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Eighty nine per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds are doing some form of strength exercise
Premium health club operator, David Lloyd Clubs, has expanded its range of family activities after
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
A new weight management treatment using auricular (ear) acupuncture has been introduced at Champneys day
Telehealth specialist HealthHero has announced a partnership with UK operator, Parkwood Leisure. The new offering
Midlands-based boutique operator, MK Health Hub, has launched a Pilates-inspired concept called MK Reformed, with
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury Saudi tourism destination Amaala, has
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
Barry’s has entered the world of retail, opening a studio in the new Flannels flagship
Boutique boxing brand UBX is coming to the UK and Ireland following the signing of
The recently-transformed Bamford Wellness Spa in Gloucestershire has been recognised as the UK’s Best New
1Rebel, which has been partly dependent on commuter business in its central London locations, has
F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from
Over a third of real estate investors intend to buy more hotels across Europe, according
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
CBD wellness brand La Rue Verte has introduced a new water-soluble CBD product named Santé,
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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HCM People

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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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…
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
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: 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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Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
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Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe 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, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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Stratford, East London.
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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appetite news

Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said that if everyone who is overweight reduced
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Blantyre Capital has sold half of its shares in The Gym Group to new and
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
Marriott International is expanding its luxury safari portfolio in Kenya with two tented camp resorts
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Eighty nine per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds are doing some form of strength exercise
Premium health club operator, David Lloyd Clubs, has expanded its range of family activities after
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
A new weight management treatment using auricular (ear) acupuncture has been introduced at Champneys day
Telehealth specialist HealthHero has announced a partnership with UK operator, Parkwood Leisure. The new offering
Midlands-based boutique operator, MK Health Hub, has launched a Pilates-inspired concept called MK Reformed, with
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Introducing Sprung Gym-Flooring, where innovation meets excellence in the world of flooring and sports solutions.
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS
A list of 250 of the UK’s most popular gyms on Instagram has crowned Psycle
More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury Saudi tourism destination Amaala, has
HCM understands researchers are moving closer to creating a pill to mimic some of the
Barry’s has entered the world of retail, opening a studio in the new Flannels flagship
Boutique boxing brand UBX is coming to the UK and Ireland following the signing of
The recently-transformed Bamford Wellness Spa in Gloucestershire has been recognised as the UK’s Best New
1Rebel, which has been partly dependent on commuter business in its central London locations, has
F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from
Over a third of real estate investors intend to buy more hotels across Europe, according
Jan Spaticchia, founder and chair of énergie Fitness has died aged 51 following a short
CBD wellness brand La Rue Verte has introduced a new water-soluble CBD product named Santé,
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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…
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
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
CoverMe 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, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Diary dates
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