operators news & features
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a
bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
The founder of SP&Co Group is building bridges between acute healthcare and community wellbeing systems
HCM issue 5 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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square,
London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM issue 4 2026
A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector
HCM issue 4 2026
How can clubs best ease bottlenecks at peak times? We look at the latest kit and inspiring case studies
HCM issue 4 2026
As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?
HCM issue 4 2026
A new study shows that the brain is able to programme endurance capacity
HCM issue 4 2026
Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council
HCM issue 4 2026
Record UK market penetration reveals a deeper shift in consumer engagement, a new report finds
HCM issue 4 2026
All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary
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
Viva Leisure’s CEO on global growth and redefining revenue generation
HCM issue 4 2026
We look at the latest club flooring upgrades, as suppliers give their advice
HCM issue 4 2026
Xplor Technologies has merged with Clubessential Holdings to create a global business with a
new brand and visual identity, but still known as Xplor Technologies.
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03 Apr 2026
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to
streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM issue 3 2026
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate,
has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM issue 3 2026
Recovery is now a key part of the wellness journey. Suppliers discuss their hero products and reveal what’s next
HCM issue 3 2026
A new white paper from Total Fitness reveals the potential of the women’s gym market to grow the sector, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 3 2026
A white paper on women’s fitness, commissioned by Total Fitness, is a call to action says its CEO, Sophie Lawler
HCM issue 3 2026
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
22-23 Sep 2026
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