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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

2020 news

Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
David and Victoria Beckham have sold their full-floor penthouse at One Thousand Museum in Miami
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
One of the UK's  fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household  names from the
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) has updated its guidelines on the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
Trafford, in Greater Manchester, UK, has a new wellbeing facility following a £20 million upgrade
Jeremy McCarthy has announced his departure from Mandarin Oriental, where he has been group director
The Spa at Dunluce Lodge in Northern Ireland, has partnered with local retreat company Seascape
Thermal baths and spa complex Thermen and Badewelt Sinsheim in Germany has opened an immersive
Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save
Preventative health clinic Biograph is actively working on expansion to secure more sites, following the
Seven UK organisations across culture, entertainment and education have announced a partnership that will see
Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
US resort spa operator, Miraval, has announced it will open its first property outside the
Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
UK Active and Swim England are urging the government to provide support for swimming pools
Minos Palace Resort in Crete has launched a new spa and longevity hub as part
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

2020 news

Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
David and Victoria Beckham have sold their full-floor penthouse at One Thousand Museum in Miami
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
One of the UK's  fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household  names from the
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) has updated its guidelines on the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
Trafford, in Greater Manchester, UK, has a new wellbeing facility following a £20 million upgrade
Jeremy McCarthy has announced his departure from Mandarin Oriental, where he has been group director
The Spa at Dunluce Lodge in Northern Ireland, has partnered with local retreat company Seascape
Thermal baths and spa complex Thermen and Badewelt Sinsheim in Germany has opened an immersive
Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save
Preventative health clinic Biograph is actively working on expansion to secure more sites, following the
Seven UK organisations across culture, entertainment and education have announced a partnership that will see
Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among
US resort spa operator, Miraval, has announced it will open its first property outside the
Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading
UK Active and Swim England are urging the government to provide support for swimming pools
Minos Palace Resort in Crete has launched a new spa and longevity hub as part
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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