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economic growth news

Universal and Puy du Fou projects point to rise of Oxford–Cambridge corridor

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Wakefield Council to transition to STA's new graded Learn to Swim Programme
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Scaling health interventions could add US$12.5 trillion to the global economy by 2050, says McKinsey
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
'A child’s postcode can be a stronger predictor of their health than their genetic code' Sport England has a plan to fix this
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
The HFA’s annual report shows the global fitness industry is resilient and poised for growth
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Historic day as UK government pivots to prevention
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
PROMOTION
Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
More featured supplier news
Missed Elevate? Catch up with HCM's report on key themes
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
UK government announces £900 million package for physical activity and sport
The UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £900 million for major
DCMS secures £8.2bn in UK Spending Review
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
UK Active and Swim England join forces to lobby government on swimming pools
UK Active and Swim England are urging the government to provide support for swimming pools
Industry calls on the UK government to prioritise physical activity in the Spending Review
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Disney will build its seventh theme park in Abu Dhabi
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
Health club sector is standout success in new Sport England Active Lives Adult Survey Report
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Energy off the charts as FIBO turns 40
Celebrating its 40th anniversary last week, FIBO – the world’s biggest trade show for health,
Active Uprising delegates told to “just do it” and not wait for government
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Major study finds culture and heritage are good for our health and the economy
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
Wellness and health integrations will underpin £20 million Sheerness regeneration scheme
Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration
UK Active polling shows the growing appetite for health and fitness
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
PROMOTION
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
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Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A beacon of innovation and opportunity
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A Beacon of Innovation and Opportunity Canolfan Pentre Awel is set
UK Active’s punchy letter to the chancellor challenges the budget
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Chancellor “missed an opportunity” says National Sector Partners Group in response to the autumn budget
Chanchellor, Rachel Reeves, talked about fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain in the budget, but
Sport England research shows active people are saving the NHS and social care £10.5 billion a year
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
UK's first public floating sauna, WYLD Sauna, opening in November at Liverpool's Princes Dock
The final countdown is now on for the launch of the UK's first public floating
Tony Robbins and Sam Nazarian unveil luxury hospitality group centred on preventative medicine, longevity and AI
Lifestyle hospitality company Sbe has revealed more details about its ambitious new health and wellness
WYLD Sauna to launch UK's first public floating sauna in Liverpool, with plans for nationwide expansion
A new Nordic-inspired contrast bathing experience is set to open in Liverpool in Q3, offering
UK could be the most active nation in Europe with £75.6 billion economic impact says NSPG
The UK's National Sector Partners Group (NSP) has called on the new government to pledge
Martyn Allison – "let's drive growth then ask the new government to invest in our success"
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
Sector leaders join forces to rally next UK government
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Tara Dillon says sector's 'passionate workforce' can contribute to economic growth
With just a few weeks until the General Election, CIMSPA – the organisation that represents people
Ritz-Carlton Reserve to land in South America with tropical retreat in Rio de Janeiro
Marriott is set to bolster its exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio with a brand new property
Kempinski to make Vietnamese debut with riverside resort and spa designed by Kengo Kuma
High-end five-star hotel company Kempinski Hotels is making its mark in Vietnam with a luxury
4Global and UK Active launch private sector health club benchmarking
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Doctors plan to use exercise data from smartphones to initiate health interventions
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
No wealth without health, says UK Active chief Huw Edwards
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Three quarters of of Brits join a health club to manage their mental wellbeing
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change calls for action on obesity following failure of 700 government policies
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
Workplace wellness – Health Foundation addresses growing crisis with creation of independent commission
An Independent Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation, is being established
Countdown begins for the opening of the world's largest multi-species aquarium in Abu Dhabi
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
UK's first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme Manchester, moves a step closer to fruition
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
Mike Farrar says physical activity sector must ‘be at the heart’ of the health service
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Sponsored

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion

BLK BOX

BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Orbit4 – Competitive advantage

The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Show preview

Elevate 2026

Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Insight

Class of 2035

Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Insight

Value and identity

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
HCM magazine
Research

Brain power

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
Interview

Harry Konstantinou

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
HCM magazine
Specifier

Strong foundations

Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... market penetration

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…
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
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Editor's letter

True worth

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

Muir Gray

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
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
Editor's letter

Intensity model

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
HCM magazine
Research

Record highs

Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
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Opinion
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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Make Your Gym (MYG)
Make Your Gym (MYG)
Make Your Gym offers a full-service, strategic partner supporting gym owners with all aspects of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
Art of Cryo: Art of Cryo is the manufacturer for high performance cryo chambers with more than 30 years of experience in the field of -110°C electrical solutions - Made in Germany. Art of Cryo
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Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create PT: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Leisure Energy: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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economic growth news

Universal and Puy du Fou projects point to rise of Oxford–Cambridge corridor

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Wakefield Council to transition to STA's new graded Learn to Swim Programme
Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
Scaling health interventions could add US$12.5 trillion to the global economy by 2050, says McKinsey
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
'A child’s postcode can be a stronger predictor of their health than their genetic code' Sport England has a plan to fix this
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
The HFA’s annual report shows the global fitness industry is resilient and poised for growth
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Historic day as UK government pivots to prevention
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
PROMOTION
Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
More featured supplier news
Missed Elevate? Catch up with HCM's report on key themes
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
UK government announces £900 million package for physical activity and sport
The UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £900 million for major
DCMS secures £8.2bn in UK Spending Review
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
UK Active and Swim England join forces to lobby government on swimming pools
UK Active and Swim England are urging the government to provide support for swimming pools
Industry calls on the UK government to prioritise physical activity in the Spending Review
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
Disney will build its seventh theme park in Abu Dhabi
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
PROMOTION
Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
More featured supplier news
Health club sector is standout success in new Sport England Active Lives Adult Survey Report
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Energy off the charts as FIBO turns 40
Celebrating its 40th anniversary last week, FIBO – the world’s biggest trade show for health,
Active Uprising delegates told to “just do it” and not wait for government
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Major study finds culture and heritage are good for our health and the economy
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
Wellness and health integrations will underpin £20 million Sheerness regeneration scheme
Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration
UK Active polling shows the growing appetite for health and fitness
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
PROMOTION
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
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PROMOTION
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A beacon of innovation and opportunity
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A Beacon of Innovation and Opportunity Canolfan Pentre Awel is set
UK Active’s punchy letter to the chancellor challenges the budget
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Chancellor “missed an opportunity” says National Sector Partners Group in response to the autumn budget
Chanchellor, Rachel Reeves, talked about fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain in the budget, but
Sport England research shows active people are saving the NHS and social care £10.5 billion a year
Sport and physical activity creates annual savings of £10.5 billion for the NHS and social
UK's first public floating sauna, WYLD Sauna, opening in November at Liverpool's Princes Dock
The final countdown is now on for the launch of the UK's first public floating
Tony Robbins and Sam Nazarian unveil luxury hospitality group centred on preventative medicine, longevity and AI
Lifestyle hospitality company Sbe has revealed more details about its ambitious new health and wellness
WYLD Sauna to launch UK's first public floating sauna in Liverpool, with plans for nationwide expansion
A new Nordic-inspired contrast bathing experience is set to open in Liverpool in Q3, offering
UK could be the most active nation in Europe with £75.6 billion economic impact says NSPG
The UK's National Sector Partners Group (NSP) has called on the new government to pledge
Martyn Allison – "let's drive growth then ask the new government to invest in our success"
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
Sector leaders join forces to rally next UK government
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Tara Dillon says sector's 'passionate workforce' can contribute to economic growth
With just a few weeks until the General Election, CIMSPA – the organisation that represents people
Ritz-Carlton Reserve to land in South America with tropical retreat in Rio de Janeiro
Marriott is set to bolster its exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio with a brand new property
Kempinski to make Vietnamese debut with riverside resort and spa designed by Kengo Kuma
High-end five-star hotel company Kempinski Hotels is making its mark in Vietnam with a luxury
4Global and UK Active launch private sector health club benchmarking
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
Doctors plan to use exercise data from smartphones to initiate health interventions
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
No wealth without health, says UK Active chief Huw Edwards
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Three quarters of of Brits join a health club to manage their mental wellbeing
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change calls for action on obesity following failure of 700 government policies
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
Workplace wellness – Health Foundation addresses growing crisis with creation of independent commission
An Independent Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation, is being established
Countdown begins for the opening of the world's largest multi-species aquarium in Abu Dhabi
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
UK's first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme Manchester, moves a step closer to fruition
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
Mike Farrar says physical activity sector must ‘be at the heart’ of the health service
In his first speech as chair at UK Active, Mike Farrar said the physical activity
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Sponsored

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

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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BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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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Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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
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Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Promotion

BLK BOX

BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
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Orbit4 – Competitive advantage

The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Research

State of being

Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Editor's letter

True worth

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

Muir Gray

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
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
HCM magazine
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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
Editor's letter

Intensity model

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
HCM magazine
Research

Record highs

Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
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Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Make Your Gym (MYG)
Make Your Gym (MYG)
Make Your Gym offers a full-service, strategic partner supporting gym owners with all aspects of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
more showcases
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
Art of Cryo: Art of Cryo is the manufacturer for high performance cryo chambers with more than 30 years of experience in the field of -110°C electrical solutions - Made in Germany. Art of Cryo
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create PT: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Leisure Energy: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
More
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
Active Wellbeing Leadership Conference
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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HCM Summit 2026
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