health news & features
The healthy ageing advocate argues that doctors should be prescribing exercise along with – or instead of – medication
HCM issue 5 2026
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues
to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM issue 5 2026
The founder of SP&Co Group is building bridges between acute healthcare and community wellbeing systems
HCM issue 5 2026
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk, in a new initiative timed
to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month.
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29 May 2026
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM issue 5 2026
Matrix and Energie Fitness have partnered to transform an iconic landmark into a premium four-floor fitness destination
HCM issue 5 2026
Tiny improvements to sleep, diet and activity levels have major benefits for heart health, according to a study from the University of Sydney
HCM issue 5 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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM issue 5 2026
Youth unemployment risks creating a ‘lost generation’, while health services are overwhelmed with demand. The sector holds the key to fixing both challenges, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 5 2026
The entrepreneur and athlete talks to Kath Hudson about tackling challenges, healing old wounds and creating his new Manhug initiative
HCM issue 5 2026
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM issue 5 2026
Strength training is evolving, driven by high demand and changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their new products are serving this growth
HCM issue 5 2026
Raphael Cuomo, biomedical scientist and professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, explores the link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM issue 5 2026
Do influencers bring valuable marketing to clubs, or simply cause harm to other members? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM issue 5 2026
Active people app, Strava, has overhauled its strength training experience, allowing gym-goers
to automatically log and share their lifts from their wearables.
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27 May 2026
US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following
the sale of substantially all of its assets and escalating financial pressures.
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06 May 2026
Everlast Gyms+ in Chiswick is working with Core Health
and Fitness to raise the bar for fitness in London
HCM issue 4 2026
A new study shows that the brain is able to programme endurance capacity
HCM issue 4 2026
As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?
HCM issue 4 2026
Record UK market penetration reveals a deeper shift in consumer engagement, a new report finds
HCM issue 4 2026
A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector
HCM issue 4 2026
All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary
HCM issue 4 2026
Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council
HCM issue 4 2026
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square,
London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM issue 4 2026
The CEO of Les Mills talks about partnering with Hyrox and the possibilities this ‘mass participation sport’ opens up for the industry
HCM issue 4 2026
We look at the latest club flooring upgrades, as suppliers give their advice
HCM issue 4 2026
Viva Leisure’s CEO on global growth and redefining revenue generation
HCM issue 4 2026
Polar has launched a durable, “urban-ready” sports watch offering training and recovery
features and long-lasting battery life at a more affordable price point.
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08 Apr 2026
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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