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Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
Believing your training programme has been personally optimised just for you creates a placebo effect
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
David Lloyd Clubs has been granted planning permission to develop a health and racquets centre
Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America,
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
According to the annual US consumer health and wellness survey from Life Time, people are
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
London boutique operator, Frame, has teamed up with the Tate Modern to offer two yin
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
EGYM has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves
Luxury spa hotel Calcot Manor, located in England's Cotswolds, is launching a purpose-built fitness and
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
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
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
Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
HCM magazine
Interview
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

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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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Opinion
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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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Latest news

Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
Believing your training programme has been personally optimised just for you creates a placebo effect
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in
Frasers Group, owner of Everlast Gyms, has acquired the assets of WIT Fitness from administrators
Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share
In a newly-launched manifesto, physical activity sector stakeholders are calling for the next UK government
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
David Lloyd Clubs has been granted planning permission to develop a health and racquets centre
Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America,
Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the
According to the annual US consumer health and wellness survey from Life Time, people are
Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their
The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative
London boutique operator, Frame, has teamed up with the Tate Modern to offer two yin
According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in
One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
EGYM has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves
Luxury spa hotel Calcot Manor, located in England's Cotswolds, is launching a purpose-built fitness and
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
Solving the UK's social care problem is the key to overcoming the financial challenges facing
1001 - 1025 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
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
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
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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