functional news & features
Music tech suppliers give their advice for creating perfect in-club sounds
HCM issue 7 2025
Southampton Sport has reinforced its commitment to inclusivity
with a £36m extension of its Jubilee Sports and Recreation Centre
HCM issue 6 2025
BLK BOX is moving into the US market and continuing its expansion into
Europe. We meet the new recruits who’ll be helping power this growth
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
Physiologist, wellbeing expert and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick, gives his view on what the industry should be focusing moving forwards, in order to meet the wants and needs of consumers.
HCM Handbook 2025
A clinic offering longevity medicine and health optimisation packages, Humanaut Health, will
launch its first franchise in Palm Beach Gardens in Florida, US, in July – following the success
of its flagship centre in Austin Texas that launched in October last year.
news •
03 Jun 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
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
Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer
HCM issue 4 2025
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA Wellness, is collaborating withWhoop to enhance its
Leaders Performance Programmes, designed to help high-achieving guests achieve their full
mental and physical potential.
news •
02 May 2025
Funxtion, the global provider of digital fitness experiences, will be joining forces with
EGYM at FIBO to showcase its new FX Pod, which has been designed for the delivery of
bespoke fitness content.
product innovation •
05 Apr 2025
Centr, the app founded by actor Chris Hemsworth, is expanding beyond its ecosystem of traditional workouts to introduce expert-led programmes
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
New health club brand, V London, is
bringing holistic luxury to London’s
Mayfair in collaboration with Technogym
HCM issue 3 2025
Strength training is booming, with operators looking to meet rising
demand. The all-new new three-rig series from BLK BOX offers
opportunities for clubs of all sizes to refine and customise fitness zones
HCM issue 3 2025
Operators are improving lifetime value by helping more members make the journey from the gym floor to the studio, as group training evolves
HCM issue 3 2025
Centr, the app founded by actor, Chris Hemsworth, is introducing more training styles and
programmes in a bid to reach new audiences.
news •
19 Mar 2025
The Gym Group has been partnering with The Well HQ to deliver a female health programme to equip teams with specialist knowledge of female fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 2 2025
Changing rooms are being elevated to be the next word in wellness and pampering as operators seek a competitive point of difference, finds Julie Cramer
HCM issue 2 2025
Chris Hull of BLX BOX talks us through the redesign and
upgrade of Corinthia London’s gym, where strength training
and small group PT have been given a five-star focus
HCM issue 2 2025
Julie Cramer talks to flooring suppliers about the keys to success when specifying new surfaces and the expensive downsides of getting it wrong
HCM issue 2 2025
As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs
HCM issue 2 2025
The University of Bath has elevated its
world-class sports facilities with a powerful
Matrix Fitness equipment upgrade
HCM issue 12 2024
The CEO of VivaGym has new backers committed to fast tracking the growth of the business within the Iberian market and further afield. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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
Matrix Fitness is bringing innovation to group
exercise and functional training spaces
HCM issue 11 2024
The recent refurbishment of York Sport Village with Technogym has
modernised the university campus facilities and addressed training trends
HCM issue 11 2024
The importance of strength training for special populations is leading to the creation of a new generation of equipment that facilitates safe use. Julie Cramer investigates
HCM issue 11 2024
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
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



