Operations news & features
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
EGYM has been working
with Magna Vitae Trust
for Leisure and Culture to
introduce its Smart Strength
system in Mablethorpe
HCM issue 4 2025
The MD of Spain’s Synergym, talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s strategies for organic growth and how he’s hitting 50 per cent EBITDA
HCM issue 4 2025
Small group PT product manufacturers are managing sustainability and helping health club customers do the same with a range of innovations, as Julie Cramer reports
HCM issue 4 2025
Kenneth Ryan, former VP of global operations for spa, fitness and retail at Marriott has been appointed chief
longevity officer for luxury hospitality concept, The Estate.
news •
16 Apr 2025
ServiceSport has introduced MyHub to revolutionise gym equipment management
HCM issue 3 2025
The founder and the CEO of Xtreme Fitness Gyms talk about future plans
HCM issue 3 2025
LiveWire Warrington is leading the way in revolutionising gym
management by integrating digital solutions to streamline
operations, reduce costs and enhance the member experience
HCM issue 2 2025
Julie Cramer talks to flooring suppliers about the keys to success when specifying new surfaces and the expensive downsides of getting it wrong
HCM issue 2 2025
New digital platforms are making the management of health club and gym assets efficient and straightforward while optimising resources, reports Julie Cramer
HCM issue 1 2025
Positive company culture can add commercial value and a competitive advantage, as Kath Hudson discovers
HCM issue 1 2025
Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends
HCM issue 1 2025
AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports
HCM issue 11 2024
The recent refurbishment of York Sport Village with Technogym has
modernised the university campus facilities and addressed training trends
HCM issue 11 2024
ServiceSport Group is leading the charge in global gym equipment
servicing and repair to support operators in delivering excellence
HCM issue 11 2024
The team at industry research outfit, Active Insight, celebrate 25 years of advisory work and outline their succession plan to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 11 2024
The Gym Group’s CEO gives HCM a progress report, a year after he made the move from the world of media to the fitness industry
HCM issue 10 2024
Third Space is working with Orbit4
on a system that’s revolutionising
the management of its equipment
and its operational performance
HCM issue 9 2024
ServiceSport Group has announced the expansion of its global footprint, with the launch of ServiceSport KSA in Saudi Arabia, says its chief commercial officer
HCM issue 9 2024
With the CEO of Armah Sports due to speak at the HCM Summit in October, we explore the company’s post-IPO plans
HCM issue 8 2024
From brain training and body sculpting, to ‘gesture tech’ and binaural beats, HCM predicts the trends that will impact and shape the sector
HCM issue 8 2024
Agilysys, which bought spa software provider ResortSuite in 2021 has announced the acquisition of
Book4Time, the first cloud-based management software for the spa industry for US$150 million (€135
million, £115 million) cash.
news •
21 Aug 2024
The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM as
its
Platinum Partner for the next three years.
news •
13 Aug 2024
The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment
HCM issue 6 2024
In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret
formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary
knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.
promotion •
04 Jul 2024
Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity
HCM Handbook 2024
HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts
HCM Handbook 2024
Circadian Trust's Ian Jones talks about delivering against climate ambitions while an attempted suicide by one of his team has seen Kevin Teixiera making a commitment to supporting the mental health of members and staff
HCM issue 5 2024
Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet
HCM issue 5 2024
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
22-23 Sep 2026
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