programming news & features
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
Pulse Fitness and EGYM have teamed up in a mission to deliver cutting-edge, connected
training
environments to keep users engaged and motivated.
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15 Aug 2025
The industry veterans are gearing up to launch a longevity concept franchise called Zenergie, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Duncan Wood-Allum says the UK’s plans for local government reorganisation will open up huge opportunities for the sector
HCM issue 6 2025
The exercise physiologist and research scientist is leading on brain health at Orangetheory. She talks to Kath Hudson
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
With the right strategy and innovation, the cycling studio can be the most profitable space in your club, say Phillip and Jackie Mills
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
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
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
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
Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer
HCM issue 4 2025
Global sports retailer, Decathlon, has partnered with fitness app, Freeletics, to offer a
training solution that combines a new range of equipment and AI-generated coaching for a
personalised experience.
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23 Apr 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
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 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
New health club brand, V London, is
bringing holistic luxury to London’s
Mayfair in collaboration with Technogym
HCM issue 3 2025
From percussive treatments to dedicated biohacking suites, Julie Cramer looks at the technology that’s driving the recovery movement
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.
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19 Mar 2025
Wearable tech company, Myzone has created an advisory board to provide the business with
strategic insights on the trends and behaviours around the evolving landscape for wearables.
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30 Jan 2025
Nuffield and Manchester Metropolitan University are partnering to deliver medical interventions in a fitness setting
HCM issue 1 2025
Matrix Fitness is bringing innovation to group
exercise and functional training spaces
HCM issue 11 2024
The research and development director of Chiva-Som Hua Hin is deploying the power of epigenetics for health
HCM issue 11 2024
The director of special projects for 4Global talks about the European DataHub and taking the company into the US market
HCM issue 11 2024
Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact
HCM issue 11 2024
Wellness expert Oliver Patrick talks about
the longevity opportunity and how to deploy
tech innovations to gain a competitive advantage
HCM issue 10 2024
The University of Warwick has unveiled a £1 million
refurbished gym in partnership with Matrix Fitness
HCM issue 10 2024
New technology is supporting the development of ‘workout builders’, which use AI to design customised exercises to enhance member results
HCM issue 10 2024
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PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
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