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HCM Handbook 2026-2027 Volume 18: Features

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Editor’s letter
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HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson, welcomes you to the 2026-2027 edition.

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The way I see it
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Belinda Steward, MD, Places Leisure
We’re increasingly seeing individuals who are losing weight through GLP‑1 medications gaining the confidence to step into our leisure centres

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Industry veteran, Martyn Allison, provides a reality check with the reminder that so many people are still priced out of physical activity. He calls for cross-sector collaboration to tackle the problem

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16 Jun 2026

PureGym appoints Alex Wood as CEO as Clive Chesser steps down

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Global industry organisations join forces to call for physical activity to be embedded into GLP-1 care pathways

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Manduka debuts premium P/ROX hybrid fitness mat
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Tanita Europe launches its next-generation body composition analyser for clubs
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Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance usage in premium wellness settings – helping clubs focus on measurement accuracy, workflow integration and member-facing clarity.
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Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart bike, which has been designed to better meet the expectations of increasingly data- driven users.
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Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in collaboration with local authorities, customers and partners both within our thriving community hub and out in the wider community. [more]
 
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