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Hotworx is on a 'disciplined' rollout with 700 locations expected by October and overseas expansion
In a departure from the traditional fitness brands, Pure Gym put its trust in corporate
Social distancing, and all that encompasses the new normal, appears to be here to stay
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
Increases in COVID-19 cases across Europe are forcing governments to introduce restrictions, which is having
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) Training will drive secondary revenue and increase PT penetration. It will
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The ​​Inaugural IHRSA SMART Summit has kicked off in Munich, Germany, with a focus on
Marriott International's global head of spa Kenneth Ryan has revealed the company is preparing two
Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort,
Speaking exclusive to HCM, Ralph Scholz and Nathalie Smeeman have confirmed that B2B trade show
The Pingdemic of people receiving notifications on their phones, telling them to self-isolate because of
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
Indoor group exercise can recommence in England and Scotland today (17 May), as part of
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether
For spa operators looking to offer a stand-alone experience – from wellness treatments and meditation
Basic-Fit lost 10 per cent of its members during Q1 2021, as 94 per cent
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Health clubs and gyms will be able to open their doors to individual training sessions
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
GM of Miraval Austin, Anthony Duggan, has been appointed area vice president of Miraval Group
As health clubs and fitness studios in England are counting the hours down to reopening
Les Mills has come up with an ingenious solution to get around the pandemic travel
Peter Luger Steak House in New York has recruited in some unusual help to ensure
Hundreds of gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres have been forced to close and thousands
The re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back by the country's First Minister
Placing gyms and leisure centres at the front of the queue for reopening would be
Client management software (CMS) is nothing new, but many commercial organisations fail to take full
An area north of Sheffield City Centre in the UK is to be designed as
One of England's highest ranking police officers has called on government ministers to clearly define
Some Brits drop their exercise habits, eat unhealthily and drink more alcohol during lockdowns, according
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
The world has had to get used to social distancing in 2020 and any business
As COVID-19 cases increase across much of the UK, the fitness industry is standing fast,
Industry body ukactive has intensified its challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
The fitness sector is mounting a challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
There is no reopening date in sight for Hong Kong Disneyland, after it was forced
To the relief of the sector, the UK government confirmed yesterday (23 November) that gyms,
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
12,300
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
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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Hot tubs
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Spa and beauty equipment
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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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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social distancing news

Hotworx is on a 'disciplined' rollout with 700 locations expected by October and overseas expansion
In a departure from the traditional fitness brands, Pure Gym put its trust in corporate
Social distancing, and all that encompasses the new normal, appears to be here to stay
Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.
Increases in COVID-19 cases across Europe are forcing governments to introduce restrictions, which is having
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) Training will drive secondary revenue and increase PT penetration. It will
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The ​​Inaugural IHRSA SMART Summit has kicked off in Munich, Germany, with a focus on
Marriott International's global head of spa Kenneth Ryan has revealed the company is preparing two
Universal Parks & Resorts has opened the first phase of its new Universal Beijing Resort,
Speaking exclusive to HCM, Ralph Scholz and Nathalie Smeeman have confirmed that B2B trade show
The Pingdemic of people receiving notifications on their phones, telling them to self-isolate because of
Health clubs in England are preparing to return to operations without restrictions, after Prime Minister
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Operating a further four weeks at reduced capacity will place serious pressure on English fitness
The government needs to urgently set out its plans to support physical activity and fitness
Indoor group exercise can recommence in England and Scotland today (17 May), as part of
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether
For spa operators looking to offer a stand-alone experience – from wellness treatments and meditation
Basic-Fit lost 10 per cent of its members during Q1 2021, as 94 per cent
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Health clubs and gyms will be able to open their doors to individual training sessions
As health clubs and gyms reopen following lockdowns, it is "absolutely crucial" operators take a
Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, according to new research,
GM of Miraval Austin, Anthony Duggan, has been appointed area vice president of Miraval Group
As health clubs and fitness studios in England are counting the hours down to reopening
Les Mills has come up with an ingenious solution to get around the pandemic travel
Peter Luger Steak House in New York has recruited in some unusual help to ensure
Hundreds of gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres have been forced to close and thousands
The re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back by the country's First Minister
Placing gyms and leisure centres at the front of the queue for reopening would be
Client management software (CMS) is nothing new, but many commercial organisations fail to take full
An area north of Sheffield City Centre in the UK is to be designed as
One of England's highest ranking police officers has called on government ministers to clearly define
Some Brits drop their exercise habits, eat unhealthily and drink more alcohol during lockdowns, according
An independent gym in New York City has "returned to normal" and opened its doors
The world has had to get used to social distancing in 2020 and any business
As COVID-19 cases increase across much of the UK, the fitness industry is standing fast,
Industry body ukactive has intensified its challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
The fitness sector is mounting a challenge to overturn the government's decision to ban group
There is no reopening date in sight for Hong Kong Disneyland, after it was forced
To the relief of the sector, the UK government confirmed yesterday (23 November) that gyms,
Gyms, health clubs and leisure centres will be able to open their doors when the
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
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
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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