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Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
Italian skincare brand Borghese has launched its Fango Purificante Mud Mask for Face and Body,
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
UK independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is rolling out Glute Zones across its estate, with
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Therapists need tools that help them deliver treatments with confidence, flow and impact, yet music
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
Everlast Gyms has struck up a partnership with Nike Strength which will involve creating zones
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), which is owned by TDR Capital Titan, has commenced legal action
David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd's
Spa industry trainer and wellness educator Christine Clinton has collaborated with health and wellness music
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2025 today (10 October) Gymnation is removing its
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Sandwell Leisure Trust in the UK has teamed up with Stronger Wellness to open a
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
Italian fitness equipment manufacturer, Panatta, has won the first round of a legal battle against
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep
Peloton has entered into a partnership with the University of Texas to offer the first
For SpaSoft, efficient spa management is the cornerstone of an unforgettable service experience. By integrating
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and
In 2025, wellness will shift from fleeting fads to science-driven authenticity, predicts Emlyn Brown, Accor’s
Premium health club operator, David Lloyd Clubs, has expanded its range of family activities after
Mandarin Oriental will once again host its globally celebrated Silent Night event on 8 December,
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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
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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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Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
Italian skincare brand Borghese has launched its Fango Purificante Mud Mask for Face and Body,
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
UK independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is rolling out Glute Zones across its estate, with
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Therapists need tools that help them deliver treatments with confidence, flow and impact, yet music
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
Everlast Gyms has struck up a partnership with Nike Strength which will involve creating zones
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), which is owned by TDR Capital Titan, has commenced legal action
David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd's
Spa industry trainer and wellness educator Christine Clinton has collaborated with health and wellness music
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2025 today (10 October) Gymnation is removing its
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
Sandwell Leisure Trust in the UK has teamed up with Stronger Wellness to open a
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
Italian fitness equipment manufacturer, Panatta, has won the first round of a legal battle against
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep
Peloton has entered into a partnership with the University of Texas to offer the first
For SpaSoft, efficient spa management is the cornerstone of an unforgettable service experience. By integrating
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and
In 2025, wellness will shift from fleeting fads to science-driven authenticity, predicts Emlyn Brown, Accor’s
Premium health club operator, David Lloyd Clubs, has expanded its range of family activities after
Mandarin Oriental will once again host its globally celebrated Silent Night event on 8 December,
Get ready for the latest edition of TZ Collective powered by ABC Fitness on 6
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
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Company profile: Physical
Passionate about our customers’ success, Physical designs, sources and supplies industry-leading, high-quality products that help ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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