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Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Mayah, a new personal care brand developed to be safe for mothers and mothers-to-be, has
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage

G.M. COLLIN is delighted to announce its arrival at the Four Seasons Hotel

Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Germaine de Capuccini has launched a facial protocol called Expert Lab Tec-Exosome, which will join
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Sigroup International, a water and beverage manufacturing company, has produced an aromatic beverage and food
GymNation has launched a workout in a hot air balloon above Riyadh, with views of
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
G.M. Collin has launched a new leave-on liquid exfoliant called Peel Toner Exfoliant, designed to
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Scotland’s oldest heated saltwater lido, Gourock Outdoor Pool, has ended the season with its traditional
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure
VersaDuel from flooring specialist Pliteq has been designed for use in gyms, health clubs, sport
A new flagship Buchinger Health Resort will open in 2029 in Roquefort-les-Pins on the Côte
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Consumers are seeking treatment solutions that combine clinical performance with customisation. They are increasingly well-informed
As water scarcity and water table contamination fears loom, the mineral water industry has been
Aus Active has unveiled its 2025-27 Strategic Plan, positioning the exercise and active health sector
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
In the spa and wellness industry, luxury is in the details – from the softness
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Life Lessons
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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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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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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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safety news

Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

Girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Mayah, a new personal care brand developed to be safe for mothers and mothers-to-be, has
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage

G.M. COLLIN is delighted to announce its arrival at the Four Seasons Hotel

Wakefield Council has confirmed plans to transition its swim school provision to STA’s new 1-7
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Germaine de Capuccini has launched a facial protocol called Expert Lab Tec-Exosome, which will join
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Sigroup International, a water and beverage manufacturing company, has produced an aromatic beverage and food
GymNation has launched a workout in a hot air balloon above Riyadh, with views of
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
G.M. Collin has launched a new leave-on liquid exfoliant called Peel Toner Exfoliant, designed to
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Scotland’s oldest heated saltwater lido, Gourock Outdoor Pool, has ended the season with its traditional
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure
VersaDuel from flooring specialist Pliteq has been designed for use in gyms, health clubs, sport
A new flagship Buchinger Health Resort will open in 2029 in Roquefort-les-Pins on the Côte
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Consumers are seeking treatment solutions that combine clinical performance with customisation. They are increasingly well-informed
As water scarcity and water table contamination fears loom, the mineral water industry has been
Aus Active has unveiled its 2025-27 Strategic Plan, positioning the exercise and active health sector
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
In the spa and wellness industry, luxury is in the details – from the softness
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
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
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Directory
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
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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