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As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Your Personal Training (YPT) has announced a new partnership with Anytime Fitness. Under the partnership,
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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
Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Company profiles
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Featured press releases
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UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
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The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
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training news

As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Your Personal Training (YPT) has announced a new partnership with Anytime Fitness. Under the partnership,
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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