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As we near the end of the HCM Summit, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, has
England rugby legend and founder of the One Living brand, Jonny Wilkinson, has been on
There is a social shift towards people making fitness routines part of their identity, Eric
Group CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brands Kauai and Nü, Dean Kowarski, is
Will Orr, The Gym Group CEO, kicked off his live on-stage interview at the HCM
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Future Practice co-founder and Modern Wellness podcaster, Oliver Patrick, kicks off the HCM Summit today
Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Boutique London studio, 1Rebel, is moving into the recovery space with the launch of a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Life Time has announced its preliminary estimated financial results for the third quarter ending 30
The new Oura Ring 4 includes Smart Sensing technology that gives more accurate health data
According to research undertaken by Stanford Medicine in the US, ageing is non-linear and there
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth over £4 billion for imposing illegal, multilateral
Software outfit, BRP Systems – which took on a new majority investor in the form
Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Socialising is an increasingly important aspect of the Gen Z workout experience, according to research
Gymnation has carried out a six-month research study which shows the power of connecting with
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced plans to expand its portfolio of luxury
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research
Future Practice has launched a suite of courses designed to enable fitness professionals to train
The Shredquarters has announced the launch of a new boutique franchise brand called Fuse, with
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern
Pure Gym has raised the necessary funds to allow the purchase of Blink Fitness, which
Fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has secured US$200 million of growth capital to
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
Riverhills Health Club and Day Spa in Ipswich, UK, is set for a major relaunch
Everyone Active launched its first reformer Pilates studio – the first of 10 studios that will
PureGym is preparing to launch four new group exercise formats – HIIT, weights, mobility and
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
Operators across the UK ran special events and gave away free passes to encourage people
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
Myzone has appointed Vahid Zadeh, as its new chief technology officer to lead the company’s
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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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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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
HCM promotional features
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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
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
Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Profile
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
Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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

As we near the end of the HCM Summit, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, has
England rugby legend and founder of the One Living brand, Jonny Wilkinson, has been on
There is a social shift towards people making fitness routines part of their identity, Eric
Group CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brands Kauai and Nü, Dean Kowarski, is
Will Orr, The Gym Group CEO, kicked off his live on-stage interview at the HCM
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Future Practice co-founder and Modern Wellness podcaster, Oliver Patrick, kicks off the HCM Summit today
Untreated vision loss and bad cholesterol have been cited in new research as high risk
Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
Following the announcement of a study into the long-term effects of weight loss medications, UK
Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March
Boutique London studio, 1Rebel, is moving into the recovery space with the launch of a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Life Time has announced its preliminary estimated financial results for the third quarter ending 30
The new Oura Ring 4 includes Smart Sensing technology that gives more accurate health data
According to research undertaken by Stanford Medicine in the US, ageing is non-linear and there
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth over £4 billion for imposing illegal, multilateral
Software outfit, BRP Systems – which took on a new majority investor in the form
Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Socialising is an increasingly important aspect of the Gen Z workout experience, according to research
Gymnation has carried out a six-month research study which shows the power of connecting with
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced plans to expand its portfolio of luxury
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research
Future Practice has launched a suite of courses designed to enable fitness professionals to train
The Shredquarters has announced the launch of a new boutique franchise brand called Fuse, with
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern
Pure Gym has raised the necessary funds to allow the purchase of Blink Fitness, which
Fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has secured US$200 million of growth capital to
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
Riverhills Health Club and Day Spa in Ipswich, UK, is set for a major relaunch
Everyone Active launched its first reformer Pilates studio – the first of 10 studios that will
PureGym is preparing to launch four new group exercise formats – HIIT, weights, mobility and
Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
Following success in watersports such as sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and swimming at the Paris Olympics
Operators across the UK ran special events and gave away free passes to encourage people
Private equity firm, Levant Capital, has taken a majority stake in UAE-based premium operator, Warehouse
Myzone has appointed Vahid Zadeh, as its new chief technology officer to lead the company’s
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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
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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: Physical
Passionate about our customers’ success, Physical designs, sources and supplies industry-leading, high-quality products that help ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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