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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can
Echelon Health has introduced a dementia assessment as part of its mission to detect disease
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities saved the
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
Progressive brain disorder Alzheimer’s Disease that results in the loss of memory and cognitive skills
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
The Food for the Brain foundation has released a new app, Cognition, which it claims
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
Dr Vivek Murthy, the 19th US Surgeon General, spoke to attendees of the Global Wellness
Educational organisation The Power of Touch (TPOT) has launched a free digital programme aimed at
Children under the age of 12 should no longer head the ball during training sessions,
West Craven Sports Centre in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, has introduced dementia-friendly swimming sessions. The joint initiative,
The Sport for Development Coalition (SFDC) has appointed former MP Andy Reed as its new
Swim England has called on the government and healthcare professionals to "maximise the benefits" of
Regular weekly exercise sessions could delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer's
Pozzoni Architecture has added a 60-person fitness suite and converted the original fitness suite into
A legacy campaign looks to utilise the forthcoming 2019 UCI Road World Championships and attract
A new initiative has been launched to encourage more GP practices in the UK take
An alliance of walking and cycling organisations has called on the government to make a
Regular exercise, a balanced diet, quitting smoking and cutting down on alcohol are the best
People see swimming as lacking relevance to their lives, and lacking visibility in comparison to
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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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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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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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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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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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Interview
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
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Editor's letter
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
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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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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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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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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dementia news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can
Echelon Health has introduced a dementia assessment as part of its mission to detect disease
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
According to a major Moving Communities study, participation in public leisure centre activities saved the
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
Progressive brain disorder Alzheimer’s Disease that results in the loss of memory and cognitive skills
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service
The Food for the Brain foundation has released a new app, Cognition, which it claims
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Physical Activity
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
4 Global has expanded its Data Hub (DataHub) platform into Europe. The announcement was made
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
ukactive has published six 'policy calls', which it says are crucial in order to help
The closing of gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools under COVID-19 restrictions is costing the
Dr Vivek Murthy, the 19th US Surgeon General, spoke to attendees of the Global Wellness
Educational organisation The Power of Touch (TPOT) has launched a free digital programme aimed at
Children under the age of 12 should no longer head the ball during training sessions,
West Craven Sports Centre in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, has introduced dementia-friendly swimming sessions. The joint initiative,
The Sport for Development Coalition (SFDC) has appointed former MP Andy Reed as its new
Swim England has called on the government and healthcare professionals to "maximise the benefits" of
Regular weekly exercise sessions could delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer's
Pozzoni Architecture has added a 60-person fitness suite and converted the original fitness suite into
A legacy campaign looks to utilise the forthcoming 2019 UCI Road World Championships and attract
A new initiative has been launched to encourage more GP practices in the UK take
An alliance of walking and cycling organisations has called on the government to make a
Regular exercise, a balanced diet, quitting smoking and cutting down on alcohol are the best
People see swimming as lacking relevance to their lives, and lacking visibility in comparison to
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
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Company profile: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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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