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Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
Researchers have discovered there's a cap on the number of calories the human body can
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
A new flagship Buchinger Health Resort will open in 2029 in Roquefort-les-Pins on the Côte
Xponential Fitness has today announced the appointment of Mike Nuzzo as CEO, effective immediately. Mark
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
After four years in development, The Chancery Rosewood will open in the iconic former US
The Naturhotel Forsthofgut resort has opened a health-focused extension to its existing spa in the
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
Peloton has entered into a partnership with the University of Texas to offer the first
Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) is introducing an innovative UK degree-level qualification: the Advanced Leadership in
The number of people being admitted to hospital in England because of vitamin and mineral
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration
Fifty eight researchers are challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, calling for a
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
German healthcare company, Bayer, is launching an ecosystem to support consumers as they age, comprising
Retirees of today are living more active, healthy and dynamic lifestyles than ever before and
Research from Imperial College London indicates that switching off a protein could lead to people
Gymbox has partnered with Haringey Council and not-for-profit organisation, Raza Sana, to give opportunities to
The European College of Sports Science (ECSS) welcomes 3,000 academics to the University of the
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Following the release of season three Of Bridgerton, a study reveals its ten most Instagrammable
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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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
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college news

Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
Researchers have discovered there's a cap on the number of calories the human body can
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
A new flagship Buchinger Health Resort will open in 2029 in Roquefort-les-Pins on the Côte
Xponential Fitness has today announced the appointment of Mike Nuzzo as CEO, effective immediately. Mark
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
After four years in development, The Chancery Rosewood will open in the iconic former US
The Naturhotel Forsthofgut resort has opened a health-focused extension to its existing spa in the
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
Peloton has entered into a partnership with the University of Texas to offer the first
Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) is introducing an innovative UK degree-level qualification: the Advanced Leadership in
The number of people being admitted to hospital in England because of vitamin and mineral
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration
Fifty eight researchers are challenging the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, calling for a
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
German healthcare company, Bayer, is launching an ecosystem to support consumers as they age, comprising
Retirees of today are living more active, healthy and dynamic lifestyles than ever before and
Research from Imperial College London indicates that switching off a protein could lead to people
Gymbox has partnered with Haringey Council and not-for-profit organisation, Raza Sana, to give opportunities to
The European College of Sports Science (ECSS) welcomes 3,000 academics to the University of the
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Following the release of season three Of Bridgerton, a study reveals its ten most Instagrammable
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
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: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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
Oakworks Inc: 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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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