fitness news & features
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
Matrix Fitness examines how progressive programming, empowered instructors and a pivot toward prevention are driving deeper member engagement
HCM issue 9 2025
Workplace wellness schemes now go well beyond gym memberships, with increasingly-aware employees looking for wider wellbeing services
HCM issue 9 2025
Growth is on the cards for Fitness and Lifestyle Group as it adopts a premium value market positioning. Its CEO and MD talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 9 2025
PSLT, the exclusive UK distributor of DHZ, is helping gyms upgrade with high-performing, stylish and reliable strength and functional equipment
HCM issue 9 2025
The challenge of attracting and retaining talent is greater than ever before, as Vicky Kiernander reports
HCM issue 9 2025
Ziva has been quietly growing its presence in the European
market, delivering reliable, cost-effective kit that’s made in-house
HCM issue 9 2025
The leisure business and commercial manager of Move Southwark talks to HCM about the experience of bringing leisure services back in-house
HCM issue 9 2025
We’re in the middle of a 21st century Renaissance, driven by Gen Alpha, who are more focused on health and community, says analyst and founder of Leisure DB, David Minton
HCM issue 9 2025
Crow Wood Health Club is elevating the member experience with Technogym
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
Starpool’s Recovery Class heralds a new era of science-based wellness in fitness
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
Chris Hull explains how well-designed storage not only frees up valuable gym
space, but also creates a premium feel and can become part of a club’s functional kit
HCM issue 9 2025
When the Jetts CEO received a shock cancer diagnosis, she found her own way to share the news with stakeholders
HCM issue 9 2025
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an all-
new Cross Training Series designed to maximise the benefits of both cardio and strength
workouts.
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01 Oct 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
The CEO of Plymouth Active on the area’s strategic plan to use physical activity with public health to tackle inequalities
HCM issue 8 2025
A new report from the Health and Fitness Association in collaboration with Deloitte India shows the exciting potential of the Indian Fitness market
HCM issue 8 2025
We look inside a major five-site refurbishment,
as Matrix partners with Pembrokeshire Leisure
HCM issue 8 2025
Competitive fitness events are booming and the health clubs adapting to this demand
are creating highly-engaged communities, Dan Barker from BLK BOX explains
HCM issue 8 2025
Colets Health & Fitness is supporting active ageing with Technogym Biostrength
HCM issue 8 2025
Longevity is no longer an abstract concept—it’s a market force reshaping how people train,
recover, and live.
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18 Sep 2025
Ojmar has unveiled the world’s first batteryless smart locker lock with integrated online management
HCM issue 8 2025
South Africa-born Terence talks about his journey to teaching meditation and mindfulness after suffering two cardiac arrests
HCM issue 8 2025
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention,
using the Flow Neuroscience brain-stimulation headset, following remarkable early results.
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18 Sep 2025
The CEO of Purpose Brands on the company’s ambitious goal to reach 10 million members globally by 2030
HCM issue 8 2025
Disability sports lead at Matta, Marina Logacheva, outlines ways in which health club operators can better welcome people with disabilities
HCM issue 1 2026
With padel and pickleball experiencing exponential growth, how can health clubs tap into this golden opportunity? Padel’s Luigi Carraro and pickleball’s Karen Mitchell explain
HCM issue 8 2025
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
22-23 Sep 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok , Thailand



