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Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Built around behaviour change science, guruPaul is an innovation from retention specialist, Paul Bedford. The
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Everyone Active has introduced an exercise and nutrition programme to support people on medicated weight
In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2025 today (10 October) Gymnation is removing its
Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure
Spas at Mandarin Oriental properties around the world celebrated Global Wellness Day on Saturday 14th
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
MyFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los
In today's competitive business landscape, fitness enterprises seek exceptional member experiences and a competitive edge.
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
Holistic wellness destination Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has added Kamalaya Connect to its line-up
Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, founders of the cult fitness and lifestyle brand SoulCycle, have
Longevity, a startup providing longevity products, services, education and advice to subscribers, has launched a
Gymbox has announced a collection of new classes, including one called Only Fans that is
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Coopah, an AI-enabled community-focused training app for runners, has just completed its first RunStart Academy.
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment and fitness
More than a third of consumers are working out more than before the pandemic, but
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
Boutique operator, Blok, has secured £3.75m in pre-Series A bridge funding to drive the growth
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
The number of registered visitors to Dubai's Expo 2020 has passed 10 million. Expo 2020,
Matrix and Intelivideo have signed a strategic partnership, which will see Intelivideo's fitness content integrated
FunXtion has upgraded its White Label Member App with a raft of new features to
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion technology.
Glofox will begin offering health clubs, gyms and fitness studios instant access to financing, following
Nuffield Health is offering NHS staff a 40 per cent discount on membership fees across
One of the world’s largest corporate wellbeing platforms Gympass has gained a new partner every
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Talking point
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…
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Editor's letter
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
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Interview
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
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Insight
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
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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Hot tubs
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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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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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digital platform news

Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Built around behaviour change science, guruPaul is an innovation from retention specialist, Paul Bedford. The
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Everyone Active has introduced an exercise and nutrition programme to support people on medicated weight
In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2025 today (10 October) Gymnation is removing its
Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure
Spas at Mandarin Oriental properties around the world celebrated Global Wellness Day on Saturday 14th
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Improving physical strength and fitness, mental health and confidence are the main reasons for joining
Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
MyFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los
In today's competitive business landscape, fitness enterprises seek exceptional member experiences and a competitive edge.
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Xponential Fitness is expanding the selection of digital workouts it provides to Lululemon Studio, increasing
Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
Holistic wellness destination Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has added Kamalaya Connect to its line-up
Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, founders of the cult fitness and lifestyle brand SoulCycle, have
Longevity, a startup providing longevity products, services, education and advice to subscribers, has launched a
Gymbox has announced a collection of new classes, including one called Only Fans that is
Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000
Coopah, an AI-enabled community-focused training app for runners, has just completed its first RunStart Academy.
Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up
Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment and fitness
More than a third of consumers are working out more than before the pandemic, but
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
Boutique operator, Blok, has secured £3.75m in pre-Series A bridge funding to drive the growth
Core Health & Fitness, an innovative fitness company known for five of the most recognizable
The number of registered visitors to Dubai's Expo 2020 has passed 10 million. Expo 2020,
Matrix and Intelivideo have signed a strategic partnership, which will see Intelivideo's fitness content integrated
FunXtion has upgraded its White Label Member App with a raft of new features to
Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion technology.
Glofox will begin offering health clubs, gyms and fitness studios instant access to financing, following
Nuffield Health is offering NHS staff a 40 per cent discount on membership fees across
One of the world’s largest corporate wellbeing platforms Gympass has gained a new partner every
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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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