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pandemic news

With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Tony de Leede is selling the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat that sits on 320 acres of
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
The US spa industry has hit another all-time high, generating a record US$22.5 billion (€20.6
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
Spanish operator, Synergym, has entered into a €70 million syndicated financing agreement to fuel domestic
Home gym building is on the rise, driven by convenience, cost-effectiveness and technological advancements including
Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites,
Industry figures Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr have joined forces to aid LA’s spa and
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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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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HCM People
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
HCM magazine
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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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
Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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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.
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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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pandemic news

With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Tony de Leede is selling the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat that sits on 320 acres of
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the
Physical participation figures are the highest ever, but inequalities remain with the same groups still
Private equity firm, Leonard Green & Partners is acquiring a majority interest in Crunch Fitness
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
The US spa industry has hit another all-time high, generating a record US$22.5 billion (€20.6
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
Spanish operator, Synergym, has entered into a €70 million syndicated financing agreement to fuel domestic
Home gym building is on the rise, driven by convenience, cost-effectiveness and technological advancements including
Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites,
Industry figures Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr have joined forces to aid LA’s spa and
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: 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: 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: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: HealthKey
HealthKey was founded in 2022 by David Joerring and Tudor Cotop. Backed by Aviva, the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Diary dates
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