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As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?
HCM issue 4 2026
Viva Leisure’s CEO on global growth and redefining revenue generation
HCM issue 4 2026
The MD of Everlast Gyms talks to Kath Hudson about the brand's investment in a premium club concept and latest partnerships
HCM issue 3 2026
Having invested in a wealth of health and fitness businesses, Mastrov tells Liz Terry why he’s bought back the company he started in 1983 – 24-Hour Fitness.
HCM issue 3 2026
As insight reveals consumers struggle to classify health clubs, Liz Terry asks if we need to update our industry definitions
HCM issue 2 2026
The CEO of Fit House of Brands has been busy rescuing and reimagining the company’s flagship brand, F45. He talks to Liz Terry
HCM issue 1 2026
The CEO of JD Gyms reflects on the brand’s development and outlines plans for growth, as it opens its 100th club
HCM issue 10 2025
Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an all-
new Cross Training Series designed to maximise the benefits of both cardio and strength
workouts.
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01 Oct 2025
The industry veterans are gearing up to launch a longevity concept franchise called Zenergie, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM issue 7 2025
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
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
The fitness, health and wellness veteran is co-founder of new social wellness brand 432. He tells us about the first launch in Amsterdam
HCM issue 5 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
From England cricket to the Boat Race,
D2F’s Matt Aynsley explains how the company’s bespoke division is excelling
in the clothing and accessories market
HCM issue 3 2025
From service delivery to deploying consumer insight, what can the industry learn from hospitality? Kath Hudson asks experts with a viewpoint on both sectors
HCM issue 3 2025
The GM of jiu jitsu wellness concept Arma reveals plans to fuse the sport with health and fitness to create a new model
HCM issue 3 2025
The founder and the CEO of Xtreme Fitness Gyms talk about future plans
HCM issue 3 2025
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
It’s time for the fitness, health and wellness sector to lobby in partnership with other service sectors, such as retail and hospitality, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 10 2024
News editor of HCM, Kath Hudson, taps the zeitgeist at the recent W3Fit EMEA industry event that was held in Sardinia, Italy
HCM issue 10 2024
Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators
HCM issue 10 2024
The PureGym founder and the developer of VOR are working together on a new AI workout builder to help personal trainers scale their businesses
HCM issue 9 2024
The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment
HCM issue 6 2024
We go behind the scenes at Surrenne, the exclusive new wellness facility inside London’s latest hotel from The Maybourne Group, The Emory in Hyde Park
HCM issue 6 2024
Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months
HCM Handbook 2024
A consumer insight service from Savanta and trade body UK Active will support the sector to adopt more customer-centric practices, says Liz Terry
HCM issue 5 2024
The MD of Jims explains to Kate Cracknell how Colruyt, an €11 billion a year retailer, got into wellness to put healthy living at the heart of its customer-centric ecosystem
HCM issue 5 2024
Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in a bid to align
with the expectations of private equity investors as it considers de-listing.
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08 May 2024
Is now a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure favourable leases as desirable anchor tenants? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM issue 2 2024
Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead
HCM issue 1 2024
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
22-23 Sep 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok , Thailand



