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Step into the future of fitness at FIBO 2026, where cutting-edge technology and health converge
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
The world of fitness is undergoing a transformation. During the pandemic, people invested in home
Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Being open to failure will help businesses survive in the Coronavirus landscape, according to Cathy
London's Natural History Museum (NHM) is set to build a new science and digitisation centre,
The Natural History Museum (NHM) has announced a new strategy outlining the role it will
Researchers at the University of Brighton in the UK have been experimenting with 3D printing
The unveiling of a freshly excavated ancient settlement and the development of innovative digital representations
Museum infrastructure in the UK is at breaking point and requires critical investment to protect
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Sir Michael Dixon, director of the Natural History Museum in London, is bringing his 15-year
Increasing use of digitisation and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR)
Ian Blatchford, director and chief executive of the Science Museum Group, has been given a
IT specialist TAC is set to expand into the German-speaking thermal bath market with the
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give
Art UK has announced plans for a £3.8m (US$4.9m, €4.3m) project to catalogue and digitise
A total of 18 heritage projects are set to benefit from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s
Fitness supplier eGym has set out plans to ramp up the international expansion of its
More than 8,000 artefacts of Inuit origin will soon go on display at the Winnipeg
The Smithsonian Institute will receive an additional US$82m (€72.5m, £56.7m) in funding for 2017, should
In the future, the success of fitness equipment suppliers will depend on the strength of
A Newcastle-based heritage training scheme, designed to protect the North East of England’s rich engineering
Delegates recently met in Qatar for the 2014 WDL Arab Peninsula Regional Group Symposium, which
London’s National Army Museum will undergo an extensive remodelling after receiving confirmation of an £11.5m
A new £4m initiative funded by the Arts and Heritage Research Council, aims to develop
A major partnership between East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and the
Image: The musuem is receiving an extensive revamp The US-based Tiffany and Co Foundation has
Arts Council England (ACE) and the BBC have confirmed the 53 successful applicants who will
Brighton Swimming Club (BSC) - one of England's oldest swimming clubs - has secured funding
UK cinemas are set to benefit from a "landmark year" in 2011 as admissions remain
The British and Indian governments have secured a new memorandum of understanding (MoU), which aims
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded 178 museums across the US
A vast collection of hitherto unseen historical documents stored at the World War II code-breaking
Around 40 million pages from the national newspaper collection are to be digitised as part
Scottish Mining Museum in Edinburgh has added a new photographic exhibition to its collections. Called
A report released today by the Museums Association (MA) in the UK has said that
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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digitisation news

Step into the future of fitness at FIBO 2026, where cutting-edge technology and health converge
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
The world of fitness is undergoing a transformation. During the pandemic, people invested in home
Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Being open to failure will help businesses survive in the Coronavirus landscape, according to Cathy
London's Natural History Museum (NHM) is set to build a new science and digitisation centre,
The Natural History Museum (NHM) has announced a new strategy outlining the role it will
Researchers at the University of Brighton in the UK have been experimenting with 3D printing
The unveiling of a freshly excavated ancient settlement and the development of innovative digital representations
Museum infrastructure in the UK is at breaking point and requires critical investment to protect
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Sir Michael Dixon, director of the Natural History Museum in London, is bringing his 15-year
Increasing use of digitisation and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR)
Ian Blatchford, director and chief executive of the Science Museum Group, has been given a
IT specialist TAC is set to expand into the German-speaking thermal bath market with the
Alex Smith, founder of Cares Family and a fellow at the Obama Foundation, will give
Art UK has announced plans for a £3.8m (US$4.9m, €4.3m) project to catalogue and digitise
A total of 18 heritage projects are set to benefit from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s
Fitness supplier eGym has set out plans to ramp up the international expansion of its
More than 8,000 artefacts of Inuit origin will soon go on display at the Winnipeg
The Smithsonian Institute will receive an additional US$82m (€72.5m, £56.7m) in funding for 2017, should
In the future, the success of fitness equipment suppliers will depend on the strength of
A Newcastle-based heritage training scheme, designed to protect the North East of England’s rich engineering
Delegates recently met in Qatar for the 2014 WDL Arab Peninsula Regional Group Symposium, which
London’s National Army Museum will undergo an extensive remodelling after receiving confirmation of an £11.5m
A new £4m initiative funded by the Arts and Heritage Research Council, aims to develop
A major partnership between East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and the
Image: The musuem is receiving an extensive revamp The US-based Tiffany and Co Foundation has
Arts Council England (ACE) and the BBC have confirmed the 53 successful applicants who will
Brighton Swimming Club (BSC) - one of England's oldest swimming clubs - has secured funding
UK cinemas are set to benefit from a "landmark year" in 2011 as admissions remain
The British and Indian governments have secured a new memorandum of understanding (MoU), which aims
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded 178 museums across the US
A vast collection of hitherto unseen historical documents stored at the World War II code-breaking
Around 40 million pages from the national newspaper collection are to be digitised as part
Scottish Mining Museum in Edinburgh has added a new photographic exhibition to its collections. Called
A report released today by the Museums Association (MA) in the UK has said that
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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: 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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
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
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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