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The basal metabolic rate at which a body burns calories peaks at a much earlier
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has set 20 September as the opening date for its first
Fitness is the world's most popular physical activity and more than 50 per cent of
Shares in Peloton have fallen after the company revealed fourth-quarter losses. It also said that
PureGym says it is looking to expand its operations beyond Europe, after experiencing a strong
Johnson Health Tech (JHT) has acquired its distributor, Matrix Fitness South Africa. Following the deal,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities
Wellness specialist Delos has launched a new mindfulness app which utilises the innate human instinct
EXCLUSIVE Fitness marketplace Hussle has signed a partnership deal with McDonald's, which will see it
1Rebel, which has been partly dependent on commuter business in its central London locations, has
The 17th World Leisure Congress will take place in Dunedin, New Zealand, from 12 to
A number of US cities have begun announcing vaccine mandates for indoor facilities, including health
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The UK government is to invest £338m in transforming active travel through infrastructure upgrades, changes
The Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has commissioned Deloitte to produce a major new
Boutique chain Barry's has entered the digital fitness market with Barry's X, offering community-driven workouts.
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
David Beckham has been named the new global partner for F45 Training. The partnership will
A new £40m build-to-rent development with a focus on wellbeing has opened to residents in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
myFitApp has launched a new chat function to its streamed fitness content, making it easier
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
Silofit has raised a total of US$12.25m of funding, which it will invest in establishing
A new initiative being launched today (9 August) aims to improve the application of digital
Russell Barnes, CEO of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), has told HCM the company has 'smashed'
KSL Capital Partners has acquired a majority interest in luxury health club operator Third Space
Harrogate Borough Council has launched a community health and wellbeing company to manage its portfolio
Researchers have established that regular exercise changes the DNA of skeletal muscle cells, reducing the
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Equinox Group will require customers and employees to provide proof of vaccine, if they want
A cross-party DCMS Committee in the UK has called on the government to launch a
Urban Health Club in Ludwigsburg, Germany, has introduced a 24/7 operation. The €2.8m hub for
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
German fitness operator BestFit Group has acquired regional gym chain EuroFit for an undisclosed sum.
The US fitness industry lost around 58 per cent of its revenues during 2020, due
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
Xponential Fitness has completed its initial public offering (IPO), becoming the second major franchised operator
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first
The world's largest fitness trade fair, FIBO, has been rescheduled again and will now take
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
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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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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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Feedback
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Latest news

The basal metabolic rate at which a body burns calories peaks at a much earlier
Rainer Schaller's RSG Group has set 20 September as the opening date for its first
Fitness is the world's most popular physical activity and more than 50 per cent of
Shares in Peloton have fallen after the company revealed fourth-quarter losses. It also said that
PureGym says it is looking to expand its operations beyond Europe, after experiencing a strong
Johnson Health Tech (JHT) has acquired its distributor, Matrix Fitness South Africa. Following the deal,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A consultation has been launched to review the current provision of fitness and leisure facilities
Wellness specialist Delos has launched a new mindfulness app which utilises the innate human instinct
EXCLUSIVE Fitness marketplace Hussle has signed a partnership deal with McDonald's, which will see it
1Rebel, which has been partly dependent on commuter business in its central London locations, has
The 17th World Leisure Congress will take place in Dunedin, New Zealand, from 12 to
A number of US cities have begun announcing vaccine mandates for indoor facilities, including health
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The UK government is to invest £338m in transforming active travel through infrastructure upgrades, changes
The Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has commissioned Deloitte to produce a major new
Boutique chain Barry's has entered the digital fitness market with Barry's X, offering community-driven workouts.
OnePT Rochdale has been named as club of the year at this year's ukactive Awards,
David Beckham has been named the new global partner for F45 Training. The partnership will
A new £40m build-to-rent development with a focus on wellbeing has opened to residents in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
myFitApp has launched a new chat function to its streamed fitness content, making it easier
The number of children enrolled on Parkwood Leisure's Learn to Swim Programme, has reached a
Silofit has raised a total of US$12.25m of funding, which it will invest in establishing
A new initiative being launched today (9 August) aims to improve the application of digital
Russell Barnes, CEO of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), has told HCM the company has 'smashed'
KSL Capital Partners has acquired a majority interest in luxury health club operator Third Space
Harrogate Borough Council has launched a community health and wellbeing company to manage its portfolio
Researchers have established that regular exercise changes the DNA of skeletal muscle cells, reducing the
Paralympic champion and ukactive chair Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has issued a rallying cry for the
Equinox Group will require customers and employees to provide proof of vaccine, if they want
A cross-party DCMS Committee in the UK has called on the government to launch a
Urban Health Club in Ludwigsburg, Germany, has introduced a 24/7 operation. The €2.8m hub for
Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their
Industry body ukactive has joined the chorus of organisations across a number of sectors calling
German fitness operator BestFit Group has acquired regional gym chain EuroFit for an undisclosed sum.
The US fitness industry lost around 58 per cent of its revenues during 2020, due
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
Xponential Fitness has completed its initial public offering (IPO), becoming the second major franchised operator
The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first
The world's largest fitness trade fair, FIBO, has been rescheduled again and will now take
Rainer Schaller, founder of budget gym megabrand McFIT, says that the global fitness industry will
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
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Company profile: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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