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HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.
HCM Handbook 2026
PureGym’s Rebecca Passmore, Karl Sanft from 24 Hour Fitness and SATS’ Sondre Gravir are among the line up of industry leaders to share their opinions on a range of subjects, including whether cardio is making a comeback and where the recovery trend will go
HCM Handbook 2026
The Breath Coach talks about how breathwork is being recognised for its mental and physical benefits and gaining a foothold on mainstream fitness timetables
HCM issue 5 2026
All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary
HCM issue 4 2026
Kath Hudson asks the experts what approaches in elite sports recovery could be successfully brought to the gym floor
HCM issue 3 2026
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
Encouraging members to walk or dance on non-gym days could be a great strategy for health club operators, says Muir Gray
HCM issue 10 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
Former NHS leader, Jane Ollis, has launched an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator to address
the stress and burnout problem she witnessed during her medical career.
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29 Sep 2025
With research showing how poor sleep can affect health and lifespan, is sleep finally getting the attention it deserves? Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 8 2025
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
A driver of mental and physical health, vagus nerve protocols have huge potential to support health club members, as Kath Hudson discovers
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
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
The serial entrepreneur shares lessons learned in tough times with HCM
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
The climber and ice swimmer talks about the benefits of wild swimming and how health club operators can inspire members to harness the power of nature
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
The co-founder of Future Practice tells us about the company’s new suite of training courses aimed at helping fitness professionals excel in the wellness space
HCM issue 9 2024
How can fitness providers ensure children are safe when doing strength training? ACE’s Chris Gagliardi gives his guidance
HCM issue 9 2024
We talk to the former rugby player and World Cup hero about the launch of his new brand One Living, and mission to champion both physical and mental wellbeing
HCM issue 6 2024
The founder of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting talks to HCM about supporting people who’ve experienced trauma to move past it
HCM issue 5 2024
It’s time to break the taboo about pelvic health, which affects the health of men and women of all ages
HCM issue 5 2024
Moonbird is a tactile breathing coach, which provides real-time biofeedback, measuring heart
rate and heart rate variability. Studies show it can reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality.
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02 May 2024
An ACE summit on mental health shared methods fitness professionals can build into their toolkit, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 3 2024
Now mental health is the number one reason people join health clubs, do teams need a grounding in counselling? We ask the experts
HCM issue 3 2024
More consumers are realising meditation is beneficial, but many give up because it’s difficult to
master the mind. The Muse headset has been designed to tackle this pain point.
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21 Feb 2024
The stress coach talks about working with Bear Grylls on the Mettle app for men
HCM issue 1 2024
The Life Leisure execs talk about their radical approach to the provision of physical activity in areas of deprivation
HCM issue 1 2024
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
22-23 Sep 2026
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