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David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
The Madison Collection is a multi-generational, family-run business that’s committed to ethical values and respectful
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an
Longevity is no longer an abstract concept – it’s a market force reshaping how people
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their
Preventative health clinic Biograph is actively working on expansion to secure more sites, following the
Biohacking: a wellness revolution Biohacking is rapidly becoming the new buzzword in fitness, just as
The Global Wellness Summit and Institute have announced speakers for their fourth Wellness Real Estate
At Miele Professional, we understand that in the spa industry, every detail matters. Guests expect
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More than 700 world-class leaders across health, wellbeing, technology and business are set to gather
For three decades, the wellness trend in hospitality has been gradually gaining momentum. Yet, according
Lifestyle hospitality company Sbe has revealed more details about its ambitious new health and wellness
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has created a new longevity retreat to help people “live
Research from Imperial College London indicates that switching off a protein could lead to people
Basic-Fit topped four million members – a 13 per cent increase – and opened a
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Your most expensive purchase is gym equipment, so if you aren’t getting real value out
The Cleveland Clinic’s chief wellness officer Michael Roizen predicts longevity will become the next major
Spa and wellness equipment manufacturer Oakworks has introduced a new replaceable one-piece topper for its
Chenot Palace Weggis in Switzerland has announced the launch of The Chenot Molecular Lab for
The creative geniuses behind the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man darkride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Swim England has warned that 2,000 swimming pools could be lost forever unless the government
Let’s talk about Orbit4 – the secret behind successful gyms. Gym operators have described Orbit4
Ojmar has launched OCS SMART, a next-generation smart lock that can be controlled via a
Sports flooring specialist Gerflor has completed a major fit-out at the new Axholme North Leisure
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has entered into a joint venture with Singapore-based Verita Healthcare
New science has revealed a potential solution to age-related diseases which works on a systemic
Core Health & Fitness has launched the Star Trac FreeRunner, an innovative treadmill featuring patent-pending
A new museum has opened its doors in Italy 44 years after the building housing
Plans to replace the historic Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh with a modern £47m sports centre
Research by University of Bath could finally overturn the persistent myth that strenuous exercise suppresses
Watching twenty minutes of live music is better for wellbeing than 20 minutes of yoga,
Murfitts, a UK-based manufacturer of artificial sports pitches, has developed PRO-gran, a new infill for
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Profile
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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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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Opinion
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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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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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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Talking point
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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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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lifespan news

David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
The Madison Collection is a multi-generational, family-run business that’s committed to ethical values and respectful
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an
Longevity is no longer an abstract concept – it’s a market force reshaping how people
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their
Preventative health clinic Biograph is actively working on expansion to secure more sites, following the
Biohacking: a wellness revolution Biohacking is rapidly becoming the new buzzword in fitness, just as
The Global Wellness Summit and Institute have announced speakers for their fourth Wellness Real Estate
At Miele Professional, we understand that in the spa industry, every detail matters. Guests expect
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More than 700 world-class leaders across health, wellbeing, technology and business are set to gather
For three decades, the wellness trend in hospitality has been gradually gaining momentum. Yet, according
Lifestyle hospitality company Sbe has revealed more details about its ambitious new health and wellness
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has created a new longevity retreat to help people “live
Research from Imperial College London indicates that switching off a protein could lead to people
Basic-Fit topped four million members – a 13 per cent increase – and opened a
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of
Your most expensive purchase is gym equipment, so if you aren’t getting real value out
The Cleveland Clinic’s chief wellness officer Michael Roizen predicts longevity will become the next major
Spa and wellness equipment manufacturer Oakworks has introduced a new replaceable one-piece topper for its
Chenot Palace Weggis in Switzerland has announced the launch of The Chenot Molecular Lab for
The creative geniuses behind the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man darkride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Swim England has warned that 2,000 swimming pools could be lost forever unless the government
Let’s talk about Orbit4 – the secret behind successful gyms. Gym operators have described Orbit4
Ojmar has launched OCS SMART, a next-generation smart lock that can be controlled via a
Sports flooring specialist Gerflor has completed a major fit-out at the new Axholme North Leisure
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has entered into a joint venture with Singapore-based Verita Healthcare
New science has revealed a potential solution to age-related diseases which works on a systemic
Core Health & Fitness has launched the Star Trac FreeRunner, an innovative treadmill featuring patent-pending
A new museum has opened its doors in Italy 44 years after the building housing
Plans to replace the historic Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh with a modern £47m sports centre
Research by University of Bath could finally overturn the persistent myth that strenuous exercise suppresses
Watching twenty minutes of live music is better for wellbeing than 20 minutes of yoga,
Murfitts, a UK-based manufacturer of artificial sports pitches, has developed PRO-gran, a new infill for
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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