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US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.  The company
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly

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

In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached

Fitness First is consistently pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its training support,

Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Gymnation is introducing NapTime, a new class designed to help people sleep. Sleep deprivation is
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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
HCM magazine
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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: 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.
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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.
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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
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Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
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US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.  The company
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly

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

In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached

Fitness First is consistently pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its training support,

Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Gymnation is introducing NapTime, a new class designed to help people sleep. Sleep deprivation is
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: 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: 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: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
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
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
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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