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Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
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
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
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
AMRA Skincare has launched a sleep treatment programme called AMRA Chrononight for spas, integrating tailored
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
Built around behaviour change science, guruPaul is an innovation from retention specialist, Paul Bedford. The
Movementum Natural Health Systems has teamed up with the UK’s first National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC)
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Nick Lambe, The Online Sleep Coach, have collaborated
Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Hospitality industry software company Trybe has launched a self-service check-in kiosk and wearable wristband technology
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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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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Editor's letter
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
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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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
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
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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behaviour news

Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
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
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
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
AMRA Skincare has launched a sleep treatment programme called AMRA Chrononight for spas, integrating tailored
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
Built around behaviour change science, guruPaul is an innovation from retention specialist, Paul Bedford. The
Movementum Natural Health Systems has teamed up with the UK’s first National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC)
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Nick Lambe, The Online Sleep Coach, have collaborated
Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Hospitality industry software company Trybe has launched a self-service check-in kiosk and wearable wristband technology
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
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: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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