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Do influencers bring valuable marketing to clubs, or simply cause harm to other members? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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
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
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.
news •
08 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
Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he will
be starting a new company to focus on improving health spans, called Healthspanners.
news •
13 Mar 2026
Independent operator Just Move Gyms,
is offering premium Technogym
fitness equipment and exceptional
customer service in a stylish environment
HCM issue 2 2026
A Total Fitness report finds the UK health club sector has headroom for growth
HCM issue 2 2026
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new
venture – an AI-powered fitness company called CoachCube.
news •
16 Feb 2026
New global consumer insight commissioned by Les Mills has identified what motivates consumers to exercise
HCM issue 1 2026
Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing
platform on its Better_uk App, called Live Better.
news •
08 Jan 2026
Strength training is evolving, with new AI-powered ecosystems from Technogym leading the way
HCM issue 12 2025
The world of strength training is moving at a rapid pace, driven by consumer demand. Leading suppliers tell Julie Cramer about their latest equipment launches
HCM issue 11 2025
How can clubs best serve Gen Alpha? Vicci Wells shares insights from the Youth Sport Trust study
HCM issue 4 2026
Heart rate training and gamified technology are creating uplifting fitness experiences that keep members coming back for more, as Julie Cramer reports
HCM issue 11 2025
The STATSports Academy app helps you to train like the world’s best players – and is on
sale for Black Friday. STATSports Academy gives youth players the insight, confidence and
ability to train like the professionals.
promotion •
27 Nov 2025
We talk to the behaviour change specialist on what more the industry can be doing to motivate its members
HCM issue 10 2025
Myzone launches a new category today – Motivation Technology (Mo-Tech) – that transforms
the science of motivation into action and will help with member retention.
news •
04 Nov 2025
Brawn is making strength training accessible for all,
with a pilot with The Gym Group proving the concept
HCM issue 9 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.
news •
01 Oct 2025
We look inside a major five-site refurbishment,
as Matrix partners with Pembrokeshire Leisure
HCM issue 8 2025
Researchers at Leiden University in the Netherlands show that smartwatches fail to differentiate between excitement and stress
HCM issue 8 2025
Polar has launched Polar Loop, a screen-free wristband that tracks activity, recovery and
sleep, showing how every active choice contributes to overall health.
news •
03 Sep 2025
Smartwatches are consumer gadgets, not medical tools say researchers from Leiden
University,
after a study found that wearables can’t tell the difference between stress and excitement.
news •
26 Aug 2025
As access to medical memberships grows, Liz Terry says we must be ambitious in drawing on expertise from both the clinical and wellness worlds
HCM issue 7 2025
Fit tech companies tell Julie Cramer how their latest personalisation tools are driving measurable results
HCM issue 7 2025
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
22-23 Sep 2026
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