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Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Wave Active has opened a new suite designed to support older adults and people living
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Mindbody, which also owns Booker and Classpass has revealed a new parent brand for the
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European
Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep
Wattbike has launched the Wattbike Air-Pro, marking a pivotal step in the evolution of commercial
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
Socialising is an increasingly important aspect of the Gen Z workout experience, according to research
Body Bike says its Smart+ Phantom is the company’s smoothest, most silent ride yet. The
Emotional health and habit-tracking are two of the fastest growing health categories according to corporate
Hotels incorporating wellness amenities experienced a significant boost in Total Revenue per Available Room (TRevPAR)
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Precor made history in 2011 with the launch of the first connected fitness console. Since
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
MyFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
FastFit EMS – a rapidly expanding chain of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) studios in the
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) has partnered with fitness tech firm Ocuray to create a
Introducing Cryo Race Center in Kitzbühl, Austria's new health and wellness centre in Kirchberg –
Nike is ramping up its plans to grow market share in the health and fitness
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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
HCM magazine
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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Profile
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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HCM People

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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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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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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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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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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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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Company profiles
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apps news

Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Wave Active has opened a new suite designed to support older adults and people living
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Mindbody, which also owns Booker and Classpass has revealed a new parent brand for the
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European
Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep
Wattbike has launched the Wattbike Air-Pro, marking a pivotal step in the evolution of commercial
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
Socialising is an increasingly important aspect of the Gen Z workout experience, according to research
Body Bike says its Smart+ Phantom is the company’s smoothest, most silent ride yet. The
Emotional health and habit-tracking are two of the fastest growing health categories according to corporate
Hotels incorporating wellness amenities experienced a significant boost in Total Revenue per Available Room (TRevPAR)
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Precor made history in 2011 with the launch of the first connected fitness console. Since
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
American men are more than twice as likely as women to increase exercise frequency in
Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil
MyFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
FastFit EMS – a rapidly expanding chain of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) studios in the
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) has partnered with fitness tech firm Ocuray to create a
Introducing Cryo Race Center in Kitzbühl, Austria's new health and wellness centre in Kirchberg –
Nike is ramping up its plans to grow market share in the health and fitness
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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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