Development news & features
The fitness, health and wellness veteran is co-founder of new social wellness brand 432. He tells us about the first launch in Amsterdam
HCM issue 5 2025
With the right strategy and innovation, the cycling studio can be the most profitable space in your club, say Phillip and Jackie Mills
HCM issue 5 2025
The huge popularity of strength and resistance training is driving change on the gym floor. Julie Cramer asks leading suppliers what innovations they’re bringing to market
HCM issue 5 2025
Always at the cutting edge of wellness, Chiva Som’s Dr Jason Culp and Anna Bjurstam’s Six Senses tell us how they work with guests to cultivate joy, happiness and a playful attitude.
HCM Handbook 2025
A summary of the Health & Fitness Association’s research into the global market.
HCM Handbook 2025
The franchise segment is a fast moving and dynamic part of the industry. Kath Hudson rounds up some of the major deals and developments of the last 12 months, including former Xponential Fitness CEO, Anthony Geisler, arriving back on the scene.
HCM Handbook 2025
HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.
HCM Handbook 2025
Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.
HCM Handbook 2025
A UK Active market report by Deloitte shows positive growth and increasing consumer demand, says Matthew Wade
HCM issue 4 2025
Taking place from June 18-19 at London’s Excel, Elevate will bring together 6,000 visitors, 200 speakers and 200 exhibitors to further the growth of the sector
HCM issue 4 2025
Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer
HCM issue 4 2025
Preventative healthcare company, Neko Health, has launched a second site in London and plans
to open two more sites in the capital and expand to other UK cities this year.
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28 Apr 2025
From service delivery to deploying consumer insight, what can the industry learn from hospitality? Kath Hudson asks experts with a viewpoint on both sectors
HCM issue 3 2025
Strength training is booming, with operators looking to meet rising
demand. The all-new new three-rig series from BLK BOX offers
opportunities for clubs of all sizes to refine and customise fitness zones
HCM issue 3 2025
Active IQ is raising professional standards with the launch of its
Quality Charter explains Lisa Skelton, head of business development
HCM issue 3 2025
As European fitness businesses head to the FIBO 2025 in Germany, Kath Hudson rounds up some of the key deals that have happened across Europe during the past year
HCM issue 3 2025
The founder and the CEO of Xtreme Fitness Gyms talk about future plans
HCM issue 3 2025
EGYM Hussle is heralding a new era in fitness and healthcare
HCM issue 3 2025
Operators are improving lifetime value by helping more members make the journey from the gym floor to the studio, as group training evolves
HCM issue 3 2025
Operators tell Julie Cramer how they stay on top of trends and what criteria they use when it comes to choosing new equipment
HCM issue 3 2025
With more than one gym opening per week and the integration of Blink Fitness underway in the US, the new CEO of PureGym talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 3 2025
Cliff Collins gives the historic background to the development of the health and fitness sector across the Continent
HCM issue 2 2025
In a special report, Cliff Collins asks if the sector in Europe is heading in the right direction in terms of policy and priorities and suggests new ways forward
HCM issue 2 2025
Chris Hull of BLX BOX talks us through the redesign and
upgrade of Corinthia London’s gym, where strength training
and small group PT have been given a five-star focus
HCM issue 2 2025
As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs
HCM issue 2 2025
Wearable tech company, Myzone has created an advisory board to provide the business with
strategic insights on the trends and behaviours around the evolving landscape for wearables.
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30 Jan 2025
Group exercise is the engine room of the sector, relying on its talent to deliver. Abi Harris asks industry experts how we can engage the next generation of instructors
HCM issue 1 2025
Trade body, UK Active, and its partners have launched The Active Standard, a consumer-facing quality marque for members, as Paul Crane explains
HCM issue 1 2025
The CEO of VivaGym has new backers committed to fast tracking the growth of the business within the Iberian market and further afield. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2025
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
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