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US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
Anthony Geisler’s Sequel Brands has launched its fifth franchise: a longevity concept in collaboration with
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PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced that entrepreneur, author and host of podcast On
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Gen Z value the gym for their mental and physical health according to a UK-wide
US country club operator Life Time will open an exclusive fitness club with performance diagnostics
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
US country club operator, Life Time, has launched its own AI coach, called L•AI•C. Available
The Global Wellness Summit and Institute have announced speakers for their fourth Wellness Real Estate
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has teamed up with the Lego Group to create
Industry figures Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr have joined forces to aid LA’s spa and
PerformX Live, the UK's leading business conference and exhibition for the fitness and wellbeing industry,
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
Future Practice co-founder and Modern Wellness podcaster, Oliver Patrick, kicks off the HCM Summit today
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
Nike and recovery brand, Hyperice, have partnered to create two tech-driven recovery products – a vest and
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
In the latest edition of HCM magazine, Mark Tweedie talks about his hopes for the
Consultancy and change architects, Miova, have welcomed industry veteran Mark Tweedie on board. Tweedie had
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
Wellness industry figure and CEO of Salt Chamber, Leo Tonkin, has launched a podcast to
One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
Organisers behind the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) have confirmed award-winning music producer Timbaland as a
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
12,300
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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HCM People

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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
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
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
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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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
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US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
Anthony Geisler’s Sequel Brands has launched its fifth franchise: a longevity concept in collaboration with
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced that entrepreneur, author and host of podcast On
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Gen Z value the gym for their mental and physical health according to a UK-wide
US country club operator Life Time will open an exclusive fitness club with performance diagnostics
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
US country club operator, Life Time, has launched its own AI coach, called L•AI•C. Available
The Global Wellness Summit and Institute have announced speakers for their fourth Wellness Real Estate
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has teamed up with the Lego Group to create
Industry figures Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr have joined forces to aid LA’s spa and
PerformX Live, the UK's leading business conference and exhibition for the fitness and wellbeing industry,
Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a
Future Practice co-founder and Modern Wellness podcaster, Oliver Patrick, kicks off the HCM Summit today
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
Nike and recovery brand, Hyperice, have partnered to create two tech-driven recovery products – a vest and
CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with
In the latest edition of HCM magazine, Mark Tweedie talks about his hopes for the
Consultancy and change architects, Miova, have welcomed industry veteran Mark Tweedie on board. Tweedie had
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The fitness sector’s pivot to active wellbeing is being discussed in a new weekly podcast,
Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
Wellness industry figure and CEO of Salt Chamber, Leo Tonkin, has launched a podcast to
One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned
Jay Worthy has joined the advisory board of equipment supplier Stonger Wellness to help set
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
Organisers behind the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) have confirmed award-winning music producer Timbaland as a
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
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: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Create
Create is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards through ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
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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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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