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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Organic Hebridean skincare brand Ishga, which harvests its seaweed on the Isle of Lewis in
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Medical health resort Vivamayr in Maria Wörth, Austria, has introduced a new way to package
Skincare company Grown Alchemist has developed three body treatments to join its existing facial therapy
Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Parfums Christian Dior, a company within the luxury goods portfolio by LVMH, has partnered with
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Opinion
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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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muscle news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Organic Hebridean skincare brand Ishga, which harvests its seaweed on the Isle of Lewis in
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Medical health resort Vivamayr in Maria Wörth, Austria, has introduced a new way to package
Skincare company Grown Alchemist has developed three body treatments to join its existing facial therapy
Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Parfums Christian Dior, a company within the luxury goods portfolio by LVMH, has partnered with
Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th studio in New York. Now 27-years-old, the
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
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 - From nightclub to health club
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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
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