future news & features
The new COO of Nuffield Health talks to Kate Cracknell about plans to take the brand’s current health and fitness estate to its highest level yet
HCM issue 7 2025
Orbit4 and GymNation have partnered to drive tech innovation
into the heart of the businesses, transforming operations
HCM issue 6 2025
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate, a new animated
series of five minute workouts for kids.
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17 Jul 2025
Duncan Wood-Allum says the UK’s plans for local government reorganisation will open up huge opportunities for the sector
HCM issue 6 2025
Tech innovations are handing operators powerful tools, finds Julie Cramer
HCM issue 6 2025
As the UK government reveals its intention to pivot health services to prevention, Liz Terry asks what role the physical activity sector can play
HCM issue 6 2025
A ten-year plan for health has been published for the UK, with a pivot to prevention at its heart. Kath Hudson gives a briefing and also reports on Joe Wicks’ allied kids’ fitness initiative
HCM issue 6 2025
Public sector leisure and physical activity services in the UK are increasingly being customised to local needs via place-based initiatives, we talk to those driving change
HCM issue 6 2025
The former president of Xponential and founder of Club Pilates is back with Pilates Addiction and focused on rapid growth, as she explains to Kath Hudson
HCM issue 6 2025
Combining step-tracking with mindfulness training boosts long-term motivation to exercise, according to a new study from the University of Bath
HCM issue 5 2025
EGYM is refining its product
line-up while also launching a new
Business Suite to connect its entire
ecosystem, creating a centralised,
data-driven management platform
HCM issue 5 2025
The event director for Elevate talks to HCM about launching the first B2B event for health and wellness in India
HCM issue 5 2025
The ROI of refreshing gym equipment is so significant, it makes
taking this approach a strategic imperative for fitness operators
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
CEO of Trouble Global and industry provocateur, Emma Barry, gives her annual review of the current – somewhat contradictory – trends and gives advice to operators about how to futureproof their businesses.
HCM Handbook 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
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
A study by researchers at the UK's University of Bath has found that daily mindfulness training
increases people's overall intentions to stay active in the long term when tracked their steps.
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23 May 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
Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer
HCM issue 4 2025
The 40th FIBO has taken place in Cologne, Germany, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 4 2025
Small group PT product manufacturers are managing sustainability and helping health club customers do the same with a range of innovations, as Julie Cramer reports
HCM issue 4 2025
The MD of Spain’s Synergym, talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s strategies for organic growth and how he’s hitting 50 per cent EBITDA
HCM issue 4 2025
Kenneth Ryan, former VP of global operations for spa, fitness and retail at Marriott has been appointed chief
longevity officer for luxury hospitality concept, The Estate.
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16 Apr 2025
EGYM Hussle is heralding a new era in fitness and healthcare
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
Active IQ is raising professional standards with the launch of its
Quality Charter explains Lisa Skelton, head of business development
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
Technogym provides a complete Ecosystem made of connected smart fitness equipment, digital services and training ...
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