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Gaia Skincare has developed the Gaia Affinity Face Experience, a 45-minute or 60-minute protocol that
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
The Gym Group has achieved Gold status from Inclusion In in recognition of its inclusive
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
Joint vision on social sustainability Efteling and ride manufacturer Vekoma join forces in social sustainability.
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Outcomes for people who experience strokes in England will be vastly improved going forward, thanks
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
European affordable fitness giant, Basic-Fit – which is known for its low staffing levels – has designed
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
The UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £900 million for major
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
As cost is still a major barrier to participation in physical activity, leisure centre operator
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Sport for Confidence and Everyone Active have launched a community-focused delivery model in Westminster, London
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
A new £17m wellness and health centre in Leek, UK, will be funded by a
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
Community Leisure UK (CLUK) and The Richmond Group of Charities have joined forces to support
Mental Health Swims has been awarded almost £18,000 of lottery money to extend its mission
Virtual reality creators Excurio has teamed up with experts from The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
Morgan’s Wonderland – a Texas-based theme park which caters specifically to people with disabilities –
The Good Spa Guide (GSG) has revealed the findings from its latest consumer survey called
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Inclusive Fitness Boston, a health club created specifically for those with disabilities and their families,
A "significant majority" of the UK's swimming teachers and aquatic professionals feel that swimming excludes
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Gaia Skincare has developed the Gaia Affinity Face Experience, a 45-minute or 60-minute protocol that
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
The Gym Group has achieved Gold status from Inclusion In in recognition of its inclusive
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
Joint vision on social sustainability Efteling and ride manufacturer Vekoma join forces in social sustainability.
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Outcomes for people who experience strokes in England will be vastly improved going forward, thanks
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
European affordable fitness giant, Basic-Fit – which is known for its low staffing levels – has designed
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
The UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £900 million for major
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
As cost is still a major barrier to participation in physical activity, leisure centre operator
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Sport for Confidence and Everyone Active have launched a community-focused delivery model in Westminster, London
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
A new £17m wellness and health centre in Leek, UK, will be funded by a
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Under a new annual initiative, the Ignite365 Awards, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is awarding
Community Leisure UK (CLUK) and The Richmond Group of Charities have joined forces to support
Mental Health Swims has been awarded almost £18,000 of lottery money to extend its mission
Virtual reality creators Excurio has teamed up with experts from The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Physical activity levels among children and young people have improved compared to five years ago,
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s ambition to broaden
Morgan’s Wonderland – a Texas-based theme park which caters specifically to people with disabilities –
The Good Spa Guide (GSG) has revealed the findings from its latest consumer survey called
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by
The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
A special task force has been established to boost physical activity opportunities for people with
Inclusive Fitness Boston, a health club created specifically for those with disabilities and their families,
A "significant majority" of the UK's swimming teachers and aquatic professionals feel that swimming excludes
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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
Opinion
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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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
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.
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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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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