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Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Speedflex has launched a series of low-intensity workouts for its Blade machine, making functional, resistance-based
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
The Hyrox and functional fitness boom isn’t slowing down – and neither are your members.
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Everlast Gyms is nearing the launch a new London Flagship, along with three other flagship
Premium London health and fitness operator, Third Space, has opened a dedicated Hyrox Studio at
Everlast Gyms is partnering with Hyrox to roll out 60 Performance Centers across the UK
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Canolfan Pentre Awel is an 83-acre groundbreaking development in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. This pioneering project integrates
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Gym Gear has announced its official partnership with DEKA, a renowned fitness programme created by
Everybody Health & Leisure has unveiled a stunning transformation of its Macclesfield leisure centre, created
In 2025, wellness will shift from fleeting fads to science-driven authenticity, predicts Emlyn Brown, Accor’s
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A Beacon of Innovation and Opportunity Canolfan Pentre Awel is set
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
Wellness industry figure Deepak Chopra is co-developing a new wellness community and resort focused on
Reservations are now open for Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, set to
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
International luxury wellness brand Como Shambhala will unveil its largest-ever urban flagship in Singapore on
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Tech-driven functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, has revealed plans to expand into the US market. The
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Registration is now open for Elevate, the largest UK trade show dedicated to fitness, sport
Longevity, a startup providing longevity products, services, education and advice to subscribers, has launched a
17,000 US consumers have been quizzed on their wellness priorities and habits as part of
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
The first Blue Zones Center is set to launch in Miami, Florida, and showcase the
Work has begun on a new 60-acre wellness community in Utah, adjacent to Park City’s
Operating at the extreme edge of performance, a race team requires every element and working
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
The second Coach club has opened just outside the town of Harrogate as part of
Myzone is kicking off a new partnership with Farm Fitness as its official heart rate
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
12,300
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
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
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
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
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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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Eleiko has been recognised for excellence in collaboration and customer experience by Precor for The Nordic Summit, a collaborative event that received the award for Best Marketing Campaign in recognition of its execution, collaboration, and customer impact.
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Innerva press release: Innerva unveils next-generation power-assisted exercise range designed with older adults
Innerva will unveil the next generation of its power-assisted exercise equipment at Elevate next week, introducing a user-led redesign that makes exercise more accessible, comfortable and effective for older adults and people with limited mobility.
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functional fitness news

Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Speedflex has launched a series of low-intensity workouts for its Blade machine, making functional, resistance-based
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
The Hyrox and functional fitness boom isn’t slowing down – and neither are your members.
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Everlast Gyms is nearing the launch a new London Flagship, along with three other flagship
Premium London health and fitness operator, Third Space, has opened a dedicated Hyrox Studio at
Everlast Gyms is partnering with Hyrox to roll out 60 Performance Centers across the UK
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Canolfan Pentre Awel is an 83-acre groundbreaking development in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. This pioneering project integrates
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Gym Gear has announced its official partnership with DEKA, a renowned fitness programme created by
Everybody Health & Leisure has unveiled a stunning transformation of its Macclesfield leisure centre, created
In 2025, wellness will shift from fleeting fads to science-driven authenticity, predicts Emlyn Brown, Accor’s
Discover Canolfan Pentre Awel: A Beacon of Innovation and Opportunity Canolfan Pentre Awel is set
Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of
Altrafit has taken further steps to cement its reputation as a provider of high-quality, affordable
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group
Wellness industry figure Deepak Chopra is co-developing a new wellness community and resort focused on
Reservations are now open for Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, set to
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder,
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
International luxury wellness brand Como Shambhala will unveil its largest-ever urban flagship in Singapore on
Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans
Tech-driven functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, has revealed plans to expand into the US market. The
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Registration is now open for Elevate, the largest UK trade show dedicated to fitness, sport
Longevity, a startup providing longevity products, services, education and advice to subscribers, has launched a
17,000 US consumers have been quizzed on their wellness priorities and habits as part of
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
The first Blue Zones Center is set to launch in Miami, Florida, and showcase the
Work has begun on a new 60-acre wellness community in Utah, adjacent to Park City’s
Operating at the extreme edge of performance, a race team requires every element and working
Cross-platform fit tech business Fiit, has hit a £1 million crowdfunding target in seven days.
The second Coach club has opened just outside the town of Harrogate as part of
Myzone is kicking off a new partnership with Farm Fitness as its official heart rate
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Eleiko press release: Eleiko receives Precor Award for the Nordic Summit Marketing Campaign
Eleiko has been recognised for excellence in collaboration and customer experience by Precor for The Nordic Summit, a collaborative event that received the award for Best Marketing Campaign in recognition of its execution, collaboration, and customer impact.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Innerva unveils next-generation power-assisted exercise range designed with older adults
Innerva will unveil the next generation of its power-assisted exercise equipment at Elevate next week, introducing a user-led redesign that makes exercise more accessible, comfortable and effective for older adults and people with limited mobility.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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