functional news & features
The key to getting health club flooring right is down to blending performance, safety and branding, as Liz Terry discovers
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
Pioneering charitable trust, Wave Active, opened a new suite today designed to support older
adults and people living with long-term health conditions through adaptive exercise and
meaningful social connection.
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12 Feb 2026
How can the sector best attract and engage with the tech-savvy Gen Alpha?
HCM issue 1 2026
Creating fitness spaces users love and keeping them running smoothly takes savvy use of tech, as Julie Cramer reports
HCM issue 1 2026
Strength training is evolving, with new AI-powered ecosystems from Technogym leading the way
HCM issue 12 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
With 400 locations and plans to enter new markets in 2026, the president of Fitness Park talks to Kate Cracknell about its €280m funding deal
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
Everlast Gyms is accelerating innovation to elevate its sites
to new levels in partnership with Core Health and Fitness
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
Epassi is delivering partnerships that offer growth opportunities for health clubs operators
HCM issue 10 2025
The Higher Order founders talk to HCM about their new social wellness concept in West Palm Beach, Florida
HCM issue 10 2025
The CEO of JD Gyms reflects on the brand’s development and outlines plans for growth, as it opens its 100th club
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
Matrix Fitness examines how progressive programming, empowered instructors and a pivot toward prevention are driving deeper member engagement
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Outcomes for people who experience strokes in England will be vastly improved going forward,
thanks to an AI tool which has now been installed at all 107 stroke centres.
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27 Sep 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
We look inside a major five-site refurbishment,
as Matrix partners with Pembrokeshire Leisure
HCM issue 8 2025
The CEO of Purpose Brands on the company’s ambitious goal to reach 10 million members globally by 2030
HCM issue 8 2025
The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various
stakeholders can play
their part in accelerating the science behind biomedical interventions that
affect the ageing
process and improve health outcomes.
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08 Sep 2025
The operations manager of Mid Devon Leisure talks Kath Hudson through its rebrand to Active Mid Devon
HCM issue 7 2025
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
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