UK news & features
The UK’s government spending review was underwhelming. Now we’re counting down to see if the NHS 10-year Health Plan will deliver for the sector, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 5 2025
Sandwell Leisure Trust in the UK has teamed up with Stronger Wellness to open a studio
designed specifically for content creators.
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09 Jun 2025
Kath Hudson reports on the first UK Health and Fitness Market Report.
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
Founder member of the Active Wellbeing Service, Martyn Allison, talks through the vision of the sport and physical activity sector collaborating to deliver a service, which can narrow gaps in activity and tackle health inequalities.
HCM Handbook 2025
Active Insight’s Julie Allen talks us through the results of the UK’s Moving Communities Customer Experience Survey.
HCM Handbook 2025
HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson introduces the 2024-2025 edition. The energy in the industry is off the charts and memberships are growing all over the world. Now it’s time to tackle the inequalities.
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
A summary of the Health & Fitness Association’s research into the global market.
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 study by researchers at the UK's University of Bath has found that daily mindfulness training
increases people's overall intentions to stay active in the long term when tracked their steps.
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23 May 2025
A UK Active market report by Deloitte shows positive growth and increasing consumer demand, says Matthew Wade
HCM issue 4 2025
Price increases and openings are driving growth in the European market, according to a report from Deloitte Germany
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
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
With a mental health crisis among young people, how can the industry help? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM issue 4 2025
The 40th FIBO has taken place in Cologne, Germany, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Fitness First has entered into a strategic partnership with smart fitness
technology specialist, EGYM, to launch “Able with Fitness First”, a personalised
AI-driven training proposition.
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19 Apr 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.
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16 Apr 2025
A game changing report from NHS England could transform the fitness sector, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 3 2025
EGYM Hussle is heralding a new era in fitness and healthcare
HCM issue 3 2025
The founder and the CEO of Xtreme Fitness Gyms talk about future plans
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
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
Can an Agency Agreement Model protect public services asks Lisa Forsyth
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
Active IQ is raising professional standards with the launch of its
Quality Charter explains Lisa Skelton, head of business development
HCM issue 3 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
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