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A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Hyrox has announced it will be working with a second charity in the upcoming season
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Gymnation is introducing NapTime, a new class designed to help people sleep. Sleep deprivation is
Hot on the heels of launching its first London site, Everlast Gyms opened a flagship
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler,
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well
The Longevity in Hospitality Summit 2026 returns to FIBO, offering an international platform focused on
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
Research by the Health and Fitness Association suggests that 2026 will be another good year
As men’s mental health increasingly comes under the spotlight, industry veteran, Rasmus Ingerslev, has launched
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
Life Leisure is raising awareness for the physical and mental wellbeing of men with the
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
The Gym Group has achieved Gold status from Inclusion In in recognition of its inclusive
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Profile
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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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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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Research
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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mental health news

A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Hyrox has announced it will be working with a second charity in the upcoming season
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Gymnation is introducing NapTime, a new class designed to help people sleep. Sleep deprivation is
Hot on the heels of launching its first London site, Everlast Gyms opened a flagship
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler,
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
A new study has found more people are using AI to self-diagnose illness, as well
The Longevity in Hospitality Summit 2026 returns to FIBO, offering an international platform focused on
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
Research by the Health and Fitness Association suggests that 2026 will be another good year
As men’s mental health increasingly comes under the spotlight, industry veteran, Rasmus Ingerslev, has launched
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
Life Leisure is raising awareness for the physical and mental wellbeing of men with the
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
The Gym Group has achieved Gold status from Inclusion In in recognition of its inclusive
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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
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