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International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
Prism Light has partnered with health and wellness music brand Myndstream to offer twelve new
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
The Tribox King training system from TBK Fit brings the power of boxing training to
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Researchers from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah have found that triple-negative
Everyone Active has introduced an exercise and nutrition programme to support people on medicated weight
The Swiss health and wellbeing destination, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, has launched a new facility
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said that if everyone who is overweight reduced
Once described as “the greatest of them all” by Hilton’s founder Conrad Hilton, Waldorf Astoria
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
Qualified physical activity professionals in the UK will soon be able to add letters after
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
G-Labs, the multi-award-winning specialist in innovative treatments, technology, and training for clinics, mid-spas, and salons,
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Thailand’s wellness economy surged to an impressive US$40.5 billion (€37.2 billion, £31.2 billion) by the
Research by the UK’s University of Cambridge has concluded that obesity is a result of
Scott Best, owner of Fitness First UK, has created a new luxury health club concept
More than 700 world-class leaders across health, wellbeing, technology and business are set to gather
The potential reach of IV therapy has increased exponentially with the launch of NADclinic’s at-home
London-based medical wellness clinic and professional aesthetics brand G-Labs has introduced a range of Transdermal
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
Global Wellness Summit
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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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
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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
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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…
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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
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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weight loss news

International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
Prism Light has partnered with health and wellness music brand Myndstream to offer twelve new
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first guideline on the use of GLP-1s
The Tribox King training system from TBK Fit brings the power of boxing training to
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Researchers from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah have found that triple-negative
Everyone Active has introduced an exercise and nutrition programme to support people on medicated weight
The Swiss health and wellbeing destination, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, has launched a new facility
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Hussle, the country’s largest flexible fitness platform, has announced a new national partnership with Habitual,
The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said that if everyone who is overweight reduced
Once described as “the greatest of them all” by Hilton’s founder Conrad Hilton, Waldorf Astoria
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
Qualified physical activity professionals in the UK will soon be able to add letters after
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
The resilience of the UK fitness sector and its thirst for innovation was evident at
From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the
Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return
G-Labs, the multi-award-winning specialist in innovative treatments, technology, and training for clinics, mid-spas, and salons,
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Thailand’s wellness economy surged to an impressive US$40.5 billion (€37.2 billion, £31.2 billion) by the
Research by the UK’s University of Cambridge has concluded that obesity is a result of
Scott Best, owner of Fitness First UK, has created a new luxury health club concept
More than 700 world-class leaders across health, wellbeing, technology and business are set to gather
The potential reach of IV therapy has increased exponentially with the launch of NADclinic’s at-home
London-based medical wellness clinic and professional aesthetics brand G-Labs has introduced a range of Transdermal
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
Global Wellness Summit
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HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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