Wellness news & features
A Total Fitness report finds the UK health club sector has headroom for growth
HCM issue 2 2026
From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far
HCM issue 2 2026
New global consumer insight commissioned by Les Mills has identified what motivates consumers to exercise
HCM issue 1 2026
The CEO of Fit House of Brands has been busy rescuing and reimagining the company’s flagship brand, F45. He talks to Liz Terry
HCM issue 1 2026
Pelvic floor training is gaining in popularity, with self-operating pelvic chairs providing an additional source of income for clubs
HCM issue 2 2026
Creating fitness spaces users love and keeping them running smoothly takes savvy use of tech, as Julie Cramer reports
HCM issue 1 2026
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier
of AI-enabled workout programmes and corporate wellness solutions, to create an expanded
entity with a US$7.5 billion valuation.
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15 Jan 2026
The last year has been defined by wellness and health interventions, says HCM editor, Liz Terry
HCM issue 12 2025
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing
platform on its Better_uk App, called Live Better.
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08 Jan 2026
Strength training is evolving, with new AI-powered ecosystems from Technogym leading the way
HCM issue 12 2025
The entrepreneur and founder of the Urban Gym Group tells Kath Hudson how personal loss inspired her to open Europe’s first wellbeing club
HCM issue 11 2025
Alliance Leisure utilised its extensive industry expertise
and proven resilience to deliver Clay Cross Active, an
end-to-end health and wellness facility in Derbyshire
HCM issue 11 2025
Snow is an engaging and holistic way to cool down after exercise
HCM issue 11 2025
The world of strength training is moving at a rapid pace, driven by consumer demand. Leading suppliers tell Julie Cramer about their latest equipment launches
HCM issue 11 2025
The founder and CEO of MoreYoga talks to HCM about making high quality yoga affordable and accessible for all
HCM issue 2 2026
Heart rate training and gamified technology are creating uplifting fitness experiences that keep members coming back for more, as Julie Cramer reports
HCM issue 11 2025
The Higher Order founders talk to HCM about their new social wellness concept in West Palm Beach, Florida
HCM issue 10 2025
Gen Alpha, and Chinese and Indian imports were talking points at this year’s W3Fit, held in Spain
HCM issue 10 2025
Julie Cramer looks at recent health club projects where the combination of expert-led design and functionality have elevated the offering
HCM issue 10 2025
Investment, leadership, consumer trends and growth were hot topics at our annual event for the industry. Click to watch the presentations in our report
HCM issue 10 2025
Female health and customised exercise programmes are now firmly part of the mainstream, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 10 2025
Epassi is delivering partnerships that offer growth opportunities for health clubs operators
HCM issue 10 2025
As the popularity of ice bathing and sauna as a recovery tool grows, how can operators best embrace the trend? Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 10 2025
Workplace wellness schemes now go well beyond gym memberships, with increasingly-aware employees looking for wider wellbeing services
HCM issue 9 2025
Starpool’s Recovery Class heralds a new era of science-based wellness in fitness
HCM issue 9 2025
The sector has flipped from being supply-to demand-led, with this being a major focus of the HCM Summit, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 9 2025
Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report
HCM issue 9 2025
EGYM presents its latest groundbreaking innovations, including a new Smart Strength machine, advanced onboarding and EGYM Genius
HCM issue 9 2025
The founder of Deia Health talks about lifestyle medicine and the increased appetite for wellness spaces that overlap with healthcare
HCM issue 9 2025
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
22-23 Sep 2026
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