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Aus Active has unveiled its 2025-27 Strategic Plan, positioning the exercise and active health sector
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
Ness, a US startup that is developing a range of wellness-driven credit cards, has launched
Davines Group has extended its commitment to sustainability and renewed its partnership with social enterprise
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
In line with its pioneering path to produce products that are good for both people
Polish medical insurance outfit, Medicover, has rescued Polish operator, Fitness World, out of administration. The
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it – and the fitness industry with
People over the age of 60 should increase their exercise levels in order to prevent
In the UK, one in seven people experience health problems in the workplace, and millions
The UK travel industry has offered a "cautious welcome" to the government’s Brexit white paper,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Dan Buettner – who identified the five places in the world where people live the
In what it says is the first programme of its kind for the spa and
Employees using in-house corporate gyms may be about to lose a benefit allowing them to
Philippe Starck has revealed a new leisure concept centred around wellness and healthy living. 'Villa
With a recent study showing that more than 60 per cent of the adult population
Spanish health club franchise Altafit, which to date has operated exclusively on a low-cost model
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new wellness scheme aims to encourage more people to visit health clubs by offering
Health club operators and suppliers must take urgent action if they are to capitalise on
Dutch health insurance provider Achmea has withdrawn from the fitness sector, pulling the plug on
The Czech Constitutional court has scrapped a Health Ministry directive limiting the volume of medical
A large section of Britain’s leisure workers are feeling unloved by their employers, with the
Companies, individuals and organisations overseas are now required to pay a minimum monthly wage if
Researchers in Dortmund, Germany, are working on a new exercise system that will provide doctors
David Cameron has appealed for UK businesses to help him implement his vision of a
Walt Disney World in Florida has begun negotiations with the unions responsible for its 58,000-strong
New research has revealed that two thirds of UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in
Personal fitness company, Fitbug Holdings has issued an update on the company's activities since its
Planet Fitness, South Africa’s fastest growing health club group, has added two new clubs to
PruHealth has announced five-year exclusive deals with Virgin Active, Cannons and LA Fitness, whereby members
Virgin has formed an alliance with one of the largest health benefits companies in the
Insurance company Prudential and Discovery has launched its health insurance scheme offering subsidised memberships to
Gym-goers will be able to reduce the cost of their private health insurance under separate
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Interview
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
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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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Editor's letter
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
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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
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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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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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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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Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
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health insurance news

Aus Active has unveiled its 2025-27 Strategic Plan, positioning the exercise and active health sector
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
IDEA® Health & Fitness Association and CoverMe Fitness are proud to announce a strategic partnership
Despite the growing popularity of health retreats globally, little to no research explores who goes
Ness, a US startup that is developing a range of wellness-driven credit cards, has launched
Davines Group has extended its commitment to sustainability and renewed its partnership with social enterprise
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
In line with its pioneering path to produce products that are good for both people
Polish medical insurance outfit, Medicover, has rescued Polish operator, Fitness World, out of administration. The
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it – and the fitness industry with
People over the age of 60 should increase their exercise levels in order to prevent
In the UK, one in seven people experience health problems in the workplace, and millions
The UK travel industry has offered a "cautious welcome" to the government’s Brexit white paper,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Dan Buettner – who identified the five places in the world where people live the
In what it says is the first programme of its kind for the spa and
Employees using in-house corporate gyms may be about to lose a benefit allowing them to
Philippe Starck has revealed a new leisure concept centred around wellness and healthy living. 'Villa
With a recent study showing that more than 60 per cent of the adult population
Spanish health club franchise Altafit, which to date has operated exclusively on a low-cost model
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new wellness scheme aims to encourage more people to visit health clubs by offering
Health club operators and suppliers must take urgent action if they are to capitalise on
Dutch health insurance provider Achmea has withdrawn from the fitness sector, pulling the plug on
The Czech Constitutional court has scrapped a Health Ministry directive limiting the volume of medical
A large section of Britain’s leisure workers are feeling unloved by their employers, with the
Companies, individuals and organisations overseas are now required to pay a minimum monthly wage if
Researchers in Dortmund, Germany, are working on a new exercise system that will provide doctors
David Cameron has appealed for UK businesses to help him implement his vision of a
Walt Disney World in Florida has begun negotiations with the unions responsible for its 58,000-strong
New research has revealed that two thirds of UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in
Personal fitness company, Fitbug Holdings has issued an update on the company's activities since its
Planet Fitness, South Africa’s fastest growing health club group, has added two new clubs to
PruHealth has announced five-year exclusive deals with Virgin Active, Cannons and LA Fitness, whereby members
Virgin has formed an alliance with one of the largest health benefits companies in the
Insurance company Prudential and Discovery has launched its health insurance scheme offering subsidised memberships to
Gym-goers will be able to reduce the cost of their private health insurance under separate
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: HealthKey
HealthKey was founded in 2022 by David Joerring and Tudor Cotop. Backed by Aviva, the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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