People news & features
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM issue 5 2026
Strength training is evolving, driven by high demand and changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their new products are serving this growth
HCM issue 5 2026
Active people app, Strava, has overhauled its strength training experience, allowing gym-goers
to automatically log and share their lifts from their wearables.
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27 May 2026
The world’s first awareness ring has been launched. Designed to promote presence, focus and
calm via gentle haptic vibrations, the Pulse Mindfulness Ring is a screen-free alternative to
meditation apps.
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13 May 2026
Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council
HCM issue 4 2026
The CEO of Les Mills talks about partnering with Hyrox and the possibilities this ‘mass participation sport’ opens up for the industry
HCM issue 4 2026
A new study shows that the brain is able to programme endurance capacity
HCM issue 4 2026
Record UK market penetration reveals a deeper shift in consumer engagement, a new report finds
HCM issue 4 2026
As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?
HCM issue 4 2026
How can clubs best ease bottlenecks at peak times? We look at the latest kit and inspiring case studies
HCM issue 4 2026
All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary
HCM issue 4 2026
A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector
HCM issue 4 2026
Viva Leisure’s CEO on global growth and redefining revenue generation
HCM issue 4 2026
Fitness platform, Zing Coach, has teamed up with Les Mills, in a partnership that gives its users
access to group workouts, through its proprietary AI model.
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23 Apr 2026
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate,
has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM issue 3 2026
The MD of Everlast Gyms talks to Kath Hudson about the brand's investment in a premium club concept and latest partnerships
HCM issue 3 2026
Having invested in a wealth of health and fitness businesses, Mastrov tells Liz Terry why he’s bought back the company he started in 1983 – 24-Hour Fitness.
HCM issue 3 2026
The CEO of Freedom Leisure on the trust’s work with its 30 local authority partners and what developments lie ahead
HCM issue 3 2026
The former UK Active CEO tells of the surprising lessons that came from having to pull the plug on a UK launch
HCM issue 3 2026
A white paper on women’s fitness, commissioned by Total Fitness, is a call to action says its CEO, Sophie Lawler
HCM issue 3 2026
Kath Hudson asks the experts what approaches in elite sports recovery could be successfully brought to the gym floor
HCM issue 3 2026
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online
fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM issue 3 2026
Tony Veal and Atara Sivan on why access to leisure needs more focus from leaders
HCM issue 3 2026
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with
high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM issue 3 2026
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
22-23 Sep 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok , Thailand


