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competition news

Technogym and World Athletics team up to launch the Run X World Treadmill Championships
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Xponential Fitness posts Q1 losses, but continues turnaround as it appoints key personnel

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Studio Pilates International launches The Pilates Games
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
Reebok is the official partner of The French Throwdown CrossFit competition
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
Everyone Active announces four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE as Aquatics Ambassador
Award-winning leisure operator, Everyone Active, has partnered with four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE
F45 Training becomes official gym partner of Hyrox
F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Virgin Active embraces Hyrox Youngstars
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
Beat the Street rolls out to more UK locations
Beat the Street has announced plans to launch in a number of new towns this
David Lloyd confirms it’s buying Aspria
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust wins tender with strong wellness, health and fitness bid
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
‘It was a whirlwind’ How did an unknown two-person firm win the world’s biggest architectural competition?
Following the long-awaited opening of the $1bn Grand Egyptian Museum, Roisin Heneghan spoke to CLADmag
Hyrox Youngstars launches to engage the next generation
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Freyja Fit's strength training kit targets the female market
Freyja Fit’s commercial-grade equipment is designed specifically for women. The company’s dumbbells come in pink
Hyrox launches cruise as part of new Experiences business
Fitness race organiser, Hyrox, is now taking bookings for the Hyrox cruise – the first
Put health before profit, says review by The Lancet into ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
Fitness industry in the firing line as Competition and Markets Authority flexes new powers to issue fines
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
Athx Games ramps up growth and signs partnership with Adidas
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
“We were just two people when we entered this competition” – the architect behind the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum shares the journey
The much delayed, billion dollar Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, celebrates its full public
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
NOW LIVE! Watch the live stream of the HCM Summit 2025
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Global Wellness Summit reveals agenda for longevity-themed event in Dubai
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
PROMOTION
Uncovering the real secret for sustainable growth in your spa
There has never been a more challenging time for spa operators due to rising costs,
Hyatt and partners secure ¥22 billion for Atona-branded Japanese hot spring hotels
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and partners have raised capital commitments of ¥22 billion (US$149 million, €141
Blairgowrie Recreation Centre is Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure development
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
The HFA’s annual report shows the global fitness industry is resilient and poised for growth
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Hepburn Bathhouse reopens following renovations captured for Australian Channel 9 TV show
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has reopened after receiving renovations worth AU$1.7 million
Third Space launches dedicated Hyrox Studio
Premium London health and fitness operator, Third Space, has opened a dedicated Hyrox Studio at
Suzanne Holbrook says Marriott plans to embed wellness across its properties
Suzanne Holbrook, global leader of spa, fitness and wellness operations for Marriott International, has told
Thailand crowned best massage nation at world championship
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Everlast Gyms named official partner of Hyrox – will open 60 Performance Centers across the UK
Everlast Gyms is partnering with Hyrox to roll out 60 Performance Centers across the UK
Risk of sudden cardiac death is higher among male bodybuilders
Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
ISPA releases 2025 US Spa Industry Study with details of spa staff compensation
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Hepburn Bathhouse renovation to be featured on Channel 9 TV show, The Block
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000,
PROMOTION
Technogym is thrilled to announce the Technogym Education Event 2025!
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
'BIG U' East Side Coastal Resiliency project opens in New York City
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
McKinsey Report: demand still outstripping supply in the US$2 trillion global wellness industry
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
Equinox fined $600k over 'hard to leave' memberships
The New York Attorney General has ordered Equinox Group to change its subscription practices, pay
UK Sport appoints Professor Nick Webborn as chair
Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK
Nordic Hotels and Resorts will add a spa to its 'At Six' hotel in Stockholm to compete with nearby Grand Hotel
Nordic Hotels and Resort has told Spa Business it's planning to add a spa to
GWI and GWS announce speakers for real estate symposium and launch podcast
The Global Wellness Summit and Institute have announced speakers for their fourth Wellness Real Estate
The psychology of sauna rituals to be researched by University of Greenwich at UK Aufguss Championships 2025
The British Sauna Society will collaborate with Dr Martha Newson of London's University of Greenwich
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HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Active IQ – Trust your trainer

Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Pulse Fitness & Balance Health

Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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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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Specifier

Strong foundations

Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Insight

Value and identity

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
Interview

Harry Konstantinou

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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

Intensity model

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
HCM magazine
Research

Record highs

Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... market penetration

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
Specifier

Making space

Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

True worth

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
Interview

Muir Gray

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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Research

Brain power

Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
“The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about”
HCM magazine
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Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
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Opinion
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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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 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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Create PT
Create PT
Create PT is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
more showcases
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Art of Cryo: Art of Cryo is the manufacturer for high performance cryo chambers with more than 30 years of experience in the field of -110°C electrical solutions - Made in Germany. Art of Cryo
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
Fenix Group srl: Spas have evolved. So have their clients. Today, stepping into a spa is no longer just about seeking relaxation — it’s about enhancing well-being and providing a rejuvenating experience. Fenix Group srl
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Featured press releases
Dyaco International press release: How i-Strength redefines strength training
Dyaco International: How i-Strength redefines strength training
For decades, strength training equipment at commercial fitness facilities has remained virtually unchanged: rows of pin-selected weight stacks, heavy plates, and racks of dumbbells. i-Strength is here to change the game with its adaptive strength training system.
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
ukactive: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Hot tubs
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Property & Tenders
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
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Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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competition news

Technogym and World Athletics team up to launch the Run X World Treadmill Championships
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Xponential Fitness posts Q1 losses, but continues turnaround as it appoints key personnel

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Studio Pilates International launches The Pilates Games
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
Reebok is the official partner of The French Throwdown CrossFit competition
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
Everyone Active announces four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE as Aquatics Ambassador
Award-winning leisure operator, Everyone Active, has partnered with four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE
F45 Training becomes official gym partner of Hyrox
F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Virgin Active embraces Hyrox Youngstars
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
Beat the Street rolls out to more UK locations
Beat the Street has announced plans to launch in a number of new towns this
David Lloyd confirms it’s buying Aspria
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust wins tender with strong wellness, health and fitness bid
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
‘It was a whirlwind’ How did an unknown two-person firm win the world’s biggest architectural competition?
Following the long-awaited opening of the $1bn Grand Egyptian Museum, Roisin Heneghan spoke to CLADmag
Hyrox Youngstars launches to engage the next generation
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
PROMOTION
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
More featured supplier news
Freyja Fit's strength training kit targets the female market
Freyja Fit’s commercial-grade equipment is designed specifically for women. The company’s dumbbells come in pink
Hyrox launches cruise as part of new Experiences business
Fitness race organiser, Hyrox, is now taking bookings for the Hyrox cruise – the first
Put health before profit, says review by The Lancet into ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
Fitness industry in the firing line as Competition and Markets Authority flexes new powers to issue fines
Gold’s Gym UK is being   investigated about hidden online costs by the UK's Competition
Athx Games ramps up growth and signs partnership with Adidas
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
“We were just two people when we entered this competition” – the architect behind the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum shares the journey
The much delayed, billion dollar Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, celebrates its full public
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
NOW LIVE! Watch the live stream of the HCM Summit 2025
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Global Wellness Summit reveals agenda for longevity-themed event in Dubai
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
PROMOTION
Uncovering the real secret for sustainable growth in your spa
There has never been a more challenging time for spa operators due to rising costs,
Hyatt and partners secure ¥22 billion for Atona-branded Japanese hot spring hotels
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and partners have raised capital commitments of ¥22 billion (US$149 million, €141
Blairgowrie Recreation Centre is Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure development
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
The HFA’s annual report shows the global fitness industry is resilient and poised for growth
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Hepburn Bathhouse reopens following renovations captured for Australian Channel 9 TV show
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has reopened after receiving renovations worth AU$1.7 million
Third Space launches dedicated Hyrox Studio
Premium London health and fitness operator, Third Space, has opened a dedicated Hyrox Studio at
Suzanne Holbrook says Marriott plans to embed wellness across its properties
Suzanne Holbrook, global leader of spa, fitness and wellness operations for Marriott International, has told
Thailand crowned best massage nation at world championship
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Everlast Gyms named official partner of Hyrox – will open 60 Performance Centers across the UK
Everlast Gyms is partnering with Hyrox to roll out 60 Performance Centers across the UK
Risk of sudden cardiac death is higher among male bodybuilders
Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
ISPA releases 2025 US Spa Industry Study with details of spa staff compensation
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Hepburn Bathhouse renovation to be featured on Channel 9 TV show, The Block
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000,
PROMOTION
Technogym is thrilled to announce the Technogym Education Event 2025!
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
'BIG U' East Side Coastal Resiliency project opens in New York City
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
McKinsey Report: demand still outstripping supply in the US$2 trillion global wellness industry
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
Equinox fined $600k over 'hard to leave' memberships
The New York Attorney General has ordered Equinox Group to change its subscription practices, pay
UK Sport appoints Professor Nick Webborn as chair
Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK
Nordic Hotels and Resorts will add a spa to its 'At Six' hotel in Stockholm to compete with nearby Grand Hotel
Nordic Hotels and Resort has told Spa Business it's planning to add a spa to
GWI and GWS announce speakers for real estate symposium and launch podcast
The Global Wellness Summit and Institute have announced speakers for their fourth Wellness Real Estate
The psychology of sauna rituals to be researched by University of Greenwich at UK Aufguss Championships 2025
The British Sauna Society will collaborate with Dr Martha Newson of London's University of Greenwich
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Active IQ – Trust your trainer

Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Pulse Fitness & Balance Health

Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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HCM magazine
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

True worth

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
Interview

Muir Gray

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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Research

Brain power

Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
“The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about”
HCM magazine
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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 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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
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Company profile: Create PT
Create PT
Create PT is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards ...
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Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Art of Cryo: Art of Cryo is the manufacturer for high performance cryo chambers with more than 30 years of experience in the field of -110°C electrical solutions - Made in Germany. Art of Cryo
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
Fenix Group srl: Spas have evolved. So have their clients. Today, stepping into a spa is no longer just about seeking relaxation — it’s about enhancing well-being and providing a rejuvenating experience. Fenix Group srl
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Dyaco International press release: How i-Strength redefines strength training
Dyaco International: How i-Strength redefines strength training
For decades, strength training equipment at commercial fitness facilities has remained virtually unchanged: rows of pin-selected weight stacks, heavy plates, and racks of dumbbells. i-Strength is here to change the game with its adaptive strength training system.
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
ukactive: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
More
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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W3Fit North America
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